The Bark

When it comes to taking care of our pups, keeping them clean and healthy is always at the top of our list. Between playtime, napping in the sun and more playtime, pups tend to make a mess and get d...

Walking your dog on the regular provides them with good exercise — but what do you do when the weather changes and rain starts to fall? While some breeds enjoy being outside when it’s wet, there ar...

We love our dogs! They are a part of the family, and can be best friends. But, what can we do when our furry friends shed hair EVERYWHERE? Whether you have a big dog, a small puppy or a bunch of pu...

Having a dog brings joy to your home so it’s important to care for your dogs to keep them happy and healthy. But caring for a long haired dog can be difficult if you don’t have the knowledge and eq...

Natural Relief for Dogs with Itchy Skin  As a pet owner, it’s hard to watch your dog suffer from persistent itching. Over time, the frantic scratching and licking will eventually start to take a to...

My Dog Is Scooting – What Can I Do? You’ve come home to a disaster like no other. A trail of something foul stretches across the floor, and at its end sits your faithful four-legged companion. Even...

There’s a common misconception that dogs don’t need to be groomed, or only groomed minimally, over the winter months. The (erroneous) belief is that a dog’s winter coat comes in and should be allow...

Last week we explained the finer points of shedding, and more specifically, the huge annual or bi-annual event termed “blowing coat” experienced by double-coated dog breeds. Whether or not you have...

In this two-part series over the next two weeks, we describe the seasonal insanity that is “blowing coat” and then, detail the best way to manage this massive shedding! Some dog owners may never co...