Dogs and 4th of July Fireworks: How to Calm + How to Solve

by Joshua Leeds | Jun 14, 2016 | Popular, General

July 4th is quickly approaching. It can be a fun holiday for children and adults, but most dogs don’t share their enthusiasm. In fact, almost all people with dogs in the U.S. declare this day the worst day of the year for their dogs. Veterinarians say July 3rd...

8 Steps to Enriching Your Senior Dog’s Life

by fulfillment | May 18, 2016 | General, Popular

I can hardly believe that my yellow Labrador, Sanchez, is now 13 years old. I count my blessings that he is in good health and still enjoys our twice daily walks. But, I’m also aware that he can’t keep up to his activity level from even a year ago, let alone in his...

5 Tips for Calming Dogs During The Holidays (with video)

by Joshua Leeds | Dec 10, 2015 | General

December is my most stressful month of the year, and I’m not even much of a holiday shopper. Regardless, traffic intensifies, crowds expand, my workload increases, and my patience decreases. The holiday season can be equally—if not more—stressful for our dogs. In...

6 Loving Ways To Comfort Your Senior Dog

by Joshua Leeds | Jul 30, 2015 | General, Popular

I have to admit, now that Sanchez is 12-years-old and showing signs of slowing down, I think often about ways to comfort him. While I’m very blessed that he is in good health, it’s not unusual for senior dogs to lose memory, eyesight and experience hearing...

5 Signs of a Responsible Dog Owner

by Joshua Leeds | Mar 5, 2015 | Popular, General

Being a responsible pet parent may have many different definitions. But, it is more than just loving your dog and meeting his basic needs. Being responsible means learning how to understand the world from your dog’s point of view. Dogs speak a different language than...