Potty Training a Puppy – pee haw!

Potty Training a Puppy – pee haw!

The word “puppy” has no clear origin yet likely to have come from the French word poupee meaning “doll” or “toy.”  Poupee is pronounced “poo-pay.” And there’s hidden meaning there! Most puppy owners are poo-payed at the end of the day, chasing their young charges...
4th of July Pet Safety Tips

4th of July Pet Safety Tips

  With 4th of July approaching, and backyard barbecues and fireworks to come, please remember that pets may not appreciate the fanfare as much as we do! July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. In fact, dog shelters report a 30 – 60% increase...
10 Tips to keep Dogs cool this Summer

10 Tips to keep Dogs cool this Summer

When someone refers to the Dog Days of Summer, they are actually referencing the hottest time of the year, typically July 3-August 11. The phrase has its origins from the Greeks and Romans when the Sirius “Dog Star” appeared to rise before the sun in late July....