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10 Ways to Help Other Pets in Need

Brought to you by Pet Secure As a past or present pet owner, you know the delights and joys of pet ownership, and are likely to have a great empathy with animals.  It can be disturbing to hear the stories about dogs and cats being abandoned, treated poorly or just discarded, and sometimes we feel […] Continue reading

Why We Microchip Our Dogs

A micro chip is a small chip, about the size of a grain of rice, which is implanted in your dog, usually between the shoulder blades. Every chip has a unique number assigned to it, so in the case that your dog strays or goes missing, a local animal shelter or vet can scan their […] Continue reading

5 Cool Dog Exercise Toys

In this day and age of eat better, exercise longer, stay healthier maybe you’ve thought your fur-child needs to embrace this theme too? Well we’re certainly not going to tell you how to live your life but we have put together five cool dog exercise toys that will be fun for your pooch and keep […] Continue reading

The Best Person To Train Your Dog Is You

Brought to you by MSK Online Dog Training From the second your puppy is born it starts to learn. Before it can even open its eyes it is smelling and learning how to feed. Later it will learn to play with other dogs by wrestling with its littermates and it will be guided on what […] Continue reading

Protect your pet and your wallet!

There is always a lot of excitement when you bring a new fur friend into your family. And like when you bring a new baby home, there are also a few surprises! Like training, food, safety, rules around the home, barking, and the list goes on …. While all this is going on, probably the […] Continue reading

Guide to Dog Tags

If you ever have lost your pup, you may understand the importance of dog tags. Hopefully your dog never gets too far away on its own, but just in case it’s very smart to have your dogs identification and your contact information always attached to your pup. What information is needed on your dog’s tag? […] Continue reading

Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs

  You can’t forget one of your favorite family members around the holidays! Take a look at our recommended dog gifts for this holiday season or have a chat with one of our dog minders about good gift ideas. 1.Hamish McBeth Hamish McBeth is a great stop for all your dog needs! From dog shampoo to […] Continue reading

4 Tips to keep your Dog Cool this Summer

With the upcoming summer months, it’s important to keep your dog cool! Below are some tips on keeping your dog cool this summer: Change your walking time. It is best to move your dog’s walking times to early mornings and late afternoons when it’s cooler outside. Also try to find a shady route to take […] Continue reading

5 Tips to Stop a Dog from Begging

This can often be a difficult task to do once your dog has already developed a habit. It is best to never feed your dog from the table in the first place to avoid this. Dogs treat begging like a lottery system, as they know it may randomly pay off. As a result, they will continue […] Continue reading

Too Busy To Spend Time With Your Dog?

We love our pets but often we have so many other responsibilities and obligations that we just can’t afford the time we’d like to spend with our furry friends. We all know that dogs are mischievous when they are bored and left ‘home alone’. They’re also likely to bark, to let everyone know they are […] Continue reading