The bond between humans and their pets can be one of the strongest, and to many of us, our four-legged friends are our family. Sometimes when we need them the most, our pups show their loyalty and love in big ways...take a look at these 5 times heroic dogs save their owners from extremely scary [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of their usual walker, to show off some of the incredible pets we spend [...]
With summer in full swing, we threw together a list of a few *pawesome* pet-approved summertime products you can easily buy online for your dog to enjoy this time of year! Pet Top watering lid It's so frustrating when you want to give your dog a drink on the go, but you've forgotten a bowl [...]
If you're anything like us, you want to include your best friend in all your weekend plans, whenever you can! That's why we love dog-friendly beaches so much, because nothing makes us feel guiltier than a gorgeous day at the beach all the while knowing your pup is home alone. We've put together a list [...]
Summer isn't always just a walk in the park for our pets! We compiled a quick list of common dangers associated with the summertime. Overheating The skyrocketing temperatures can make the world a harsh place for our animals, especially for dogs, who can be very sensitive to the heat. Because dogs don't have the convenient (albeit [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of their usual walker, to show off some of the incredible pets we spend [...]
So first of all, what IS a reactive dog? Well, "reactive" is actually the term coined by trainers and owners to describe dogs that overreact to certain stimuli. It might be the sight of other dogs, people, kids, loud noises and chaos, etc. The dog’s reaction to these stimuli is usually a bark and lunge type of [...]
Surely by now you've heard the recent buzz around the much talked about article published by Psychology Today, stating that most dog's reeeeeeally don't appreciate the close contact of a hug from a human. As much as we love giving them. So that got us thinking, how many other body language messages are going unnoticed by otherwise well-meaning pet [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of their usual walker, to show off some of the incredible pets we spend [...]
It can be heartbreaking to watch: Even before the first clap of thunder, otherwise well-behaved dogs begin to pace, pant, cling to their owners, hide in the closet, or jam themselves behind the toilet. In severe cases, they'll claw through drywall, chew carpets, or even break through windows in their escalating panic. Thunderstorm phobia in dogs [...]
