Toys play a vital role in keeping your dog healthy at any age. They help promote physical activity, mental stimulation, bonding, and more. Giving your dog the right types of toys is as important as providing him with food, water, and shelter. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to spot a high quality toy. After all,…
As a loving pet owner, you want the best for your four-legged friend. Providing the basics is usually fairly simple. Your dog needs high-quality food, appropriate exercise, regular grooming, and space to call his own. However, beyond physical needs, your dog has emotional needs, too. Like us, dogs have worries and anxieties. Providing a safe,…
Fetch toys are vital for many dog breeds. A good game of fetch will occupy and entertain your dog, but it can also provide necessary exercise and get your dog to expend energy while outside so that it does not run or jump in the house. If your dog is an energetic runner and jumper,…
Miniature dog breeds are all-around adorable, and they tend to love attention. They also love when playtime arrives, and their excitement can be simultaneously infectious and sometimes hard to keep up with all the time. Whenever you want to give your pup something that will delight them and get them ready to play, toys make…
No matter how big a dog may get, they can still be our fur babies. Some large pups even tend to forget their size and act like lap dogs from time to time! Even so, there are some areas of dog care where we can’t forget the size we’re dealing with—and picking toys is one…
Toys are an excellent way to help entertain your pup, keeping them excited about playtime and capturing their attention. While there’s nothing wrong with a ball for a game of fetch, some dogs like to have a bit of an extra challenge. Interactive dog toys rise to the occasion in these moments. In general, these…
Playtime in the water is one of the best kinds of exercise you can give your pooch. Water play boosts your dog’s metabolism to burn calories for heart-loving aerobics while maintaining a healthy body weight. It also encourages muscle growth and low-impact joint movement, which is perfect for dogs who don’t need the extra stress…
Most people chalk a chewing dog up to teething; after all, puppies are known for biting whatever they can get their paws on in order to soothe the irritation of incoming teeth. While it’s true that puppies are some of the most aggressive chewers, there are still adult dogs who love to chew as well….
Is anything more fun than a game of fetch with your four-legged best friend? Fetch provides healthy activity, allows your dog to burn off excess energy, and helps increase bonding. Unfortunately, fetch has downsides, too – mainly for us humans! Even if you’re in great shape, it usually doesn’t take long for your arm to…
Dogs are notorious for their love of the classic game of tug o’ war. Even the most docile of pups can find joy in the simple game. What makes it even better is using a durable, high-quality rope toy that leads to hours and hours of endless fun. But why should you invest in a…
All dogs like to chew things. They do it for all sorts of reasons. For some dogs, chewing is a way to explore. Others chew as a way to deal with stress and anxiety. They may also chew for other reasons, such as to get your attention. Chewing is essential because it helps dogs keep…
As a hybrid breed of the golden retriever and poodle, the “Goldendoodle” has been giving owners the best of both worlds since the 20th-century. While historians have yet to pin down the Goldendoodle’s exact origins, they do know that the breed was inspired by another popular hybrid, the Labradoodle. By combining the two types, owners…
