Ever wonder why dogs turn around in circles before lying down to sleep? Surely just about every pet owner has watched their dog spin themselves into a tizzy before plopping down onto their bed, satisfied and ready for relaxation. Almost all domestic and wild dogs show this behavior as they prepare to curl up and [...]
Adopting your pet can be one of the most loving and selfless acts you can do in your life. It is also one of the most rewarding experiences ever, just ask anyone who's adopted their furbaby! Unsurprisingly, there are many ridiculous misconceptions surrounding pet adoption and shelter animals in general. Let's take a quick look [...]
So many of us have experienced our furry companions barking well before we hear thunder, or they have suddenly come over to enjoy the old head-in-our-lap cuddle, just before rain pelts our house. The connection between imminent weather changes and our dogs knowing about them before we do, and often times their trying to tell [...]
Fashion for your pooch is certainly hot right now. It seems like every celebrity, from Martha Stewart to Ellen Degeneres, has a line of doggy clothing at your nearest pet store. Is it all for show? Or do do dogs really need clothes? While this may at first appear to be a light concern to those [...]
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 our sponsor Rens Pets Depot, to show off some of the incredible pets [...]
Dental disease is more than just a cosmetic issue — when your canine companion or feline friend has red gums, yellow teeth and stinky breath, it could be a sign of serious oral disease that could, if left untreated, lead to devastating affects on your pet’s quality of life. Neglecting your pet’s teeth and gums [...]
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 our sponsor Rens Pets Depot, to show off some of the incredible pets [...]
Most of us have heard that giving “people food” or table scraps to dogs is not a good thing. While sharing food directly from your plate probably isn’t the best idea, there are lots of table scraps that are safe and healthy to share with your canine companion. Just because it comes from the table [...]
Are you a cat person or a dog person? The answer may say a lot about your personality. A survey done by the University of Texas at Austin found that some common ideas about pet lovers may be true. You may also be a lot more like your furry friend than you ever realized. The study [...]
Rawhide chews and bones are very popular for dogs. They come in all sorts of sizes, and they are pretty cheap to buy. Depending on the dog, a rawhide can last days or even weeks! However, rawhide is extremely dangerous. In fact, the Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA both discourage rawhide [...]
