Keep Your Paws on the Road

What is Your Dog Chewing on Today?

9/17/2018

Dogs need to chew – it’s how they clean their teeth and release stored up energy.
Just like little babies, young puppies like to explore/experience the world around them with their teeth.

You can give your dog stuff to chew on or your dog will find it for himself. If you leave it up to your pooch, he may choose your carpet or your shoes.

Having your dog chew up things in your home is frustrating and can get expensive, so it is better to go to the pet-store and find some chew toys and chew foods for him. Read on to find out about chew toys and chew foods and why having both is important.

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4 Natural Supplements to Help Treat Arthritis in Dogs

9/16/2018

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My sweet dog Jaeger is getting older. He is 12 now and has had some arthritis and joint pain. He has been on glucosamine and chondroitin supplements over the past years to help with these.
On our last visit to the veterinarian office, the doc recommended to put Jaeger on some anti-inflammatory medication, to help make him more comfortable.
Within a few days of being on the medication, however, Jaeger showed some severe side effects.

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Important Steps to Crate Train Your Dog

9/14/2018

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We highly recommend crate training for our customers. It is helpful during housebreaking, is needed when you want to transport your dog via airplane or train, and can be very useful for transporting your pet in the car. Another aspect of crate training is training a small dog to be comfortable in a pet carrier. In this blog post, we cover easy steps you can use in your training that will teach your dog to associate the crate with comfort and security.

Training your dog to see the crate as a safe and comfortable place is very important. Follow these 5 easy exercises and your dog will learn to love his crate/carrier.

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Homemade Dog Treats - Applesauce Biscuits

9/13/2018

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Here is an easy-to-make biscuit recipe for homemade dog treats using applesauce and peanut butter. They are super easy to make and can be stored in your refrigerator for several weeks. My dogs love these biscuits!

Please be sure to use natural unsweetened applesauce and peanut butter in your dog treats. Do not use anything with the label "lite," as it contains artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweetened ingredients should NEVER be used in any dog food preparation, as they are toxic to canines.

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5 Tips for Making Your Own Dog Treats

9/12/2018

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Most dog owners enjoy giving treats to their pets. Some may use them for rewards during training, while others simply love to give a treat to spoil their pet. There are many choices when it comes to buying dog treats and high quality treats can be very expensive. Recently, I started to make my own dog treats and found out it is very easy and inexpensive and my dogs love them.

However, making my own treats isn’t just less expensive, it also offers me the opportunity to carefully choose the ingredients I want to use. I can even add herbs and oils that have holistic properties. If you would like to make your own dog treats, here are some tips to help you get started.

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How to Pick the Right Dog Boots

8/19/2018

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We live in Arizona, where the summer is long and hot! The extreme summer heat makes it hard to do things with your dog outdoors. If we want to take our pets with us, they need to wear dog boots to protect their paws from the hot pavement.

Even if you do not live in Arizona, you probably considered getting some doggie boots for your pet at some point. If you walk your pet on asphalt or concrete you should consider them during the hot summer days, or during cold winters, when boots can insulate your dog’s feet from snow, ice, and salt. They are also great for keeping your dog's feet dry and clean when it's raining and muddy outside. If you hike in different kinds of terrain, boots can make sure your dog's paws aren't injured by protecting from the dangers of sharp rock, brambles, burrs, cacti, and foxtails; and if you have a senior dog or one with mobility issues, boots can help with traction on slippy floors in the home.

In this blog, I want to answer some commonly ask questions about dog boots. How to choose the right type of boot, how to properly fit them, and how to get your dog comfortable wearing them.

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