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“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” If you’re human, this wise advice is actually hard to follow since our bodies are made to sweat. We get rid of body heat by the process of evaporation. We pretty much have a built-in AC system. However, if you’re canine, you’re really great at not sweating things because, hey, you actually can’t sweat that well at all! While we are equipped with sweat glands all over our bodies, dogs actually only have a few sweat glands in their paws. Their main method for keeping cool is to pant. Dogs use their lungs for evaporative cooling. Body heat is drawn into the air in the lungs and then is expelled when the dog breathes out. This cooling process is helped along by saliva in the mouth, which cools down as air passes over it. This cooling process isn’t as efficient as ours since the evaporative surface area of our skin is so much bigger than the evaporative surface area in our dogs’ lungs. Canines with short snouts, or those who are overweight or ol...

It is summer! The sun is out, the beach is beckoning, and the open road is calling you. Whether you’re taking advantage of summer vacation to go out and make some memories, or you’re taking a cross-country trip or move, there are plenty of things that you can do to make your trip a success for you and your pet. Consider the options Before taking your pet with you on a trip, consider your options and know your own pet’s behavior and preferences. Is your pet prone to severe carsickness? Does your pet have a difficult time coping with change? Is your destination pet-safe and pet-friendly? Although it is wonderful to have man’s best friend along for the trip, if it isn’t necessary for your pet to come along, consider setting up an alternative solution, such as a kennel (where your dog can get the socialization and attention he needs), or a pet sitter (so your dog, cat, or other pet can remain in the familiar comfort of home while still getting one-on-one play time and ca...

The Statistics Of Lost Pets Did you know that a family pet is lost every 2 seconds, only 1 in 10pets are found, and 10 million plus pets are lost each year? These statistics are sobering. It’s easy to understand why our shelters continue to be full of so many missing pets. Each day in my Facebook feed I see all the posts of lost dogs. I find this very troubling. Recently, on Nextdoor a pet was lost, and a few days later it was reported found. However, it was not a happy ending. It’s was comforting to know how loving we all are. So many people commented how sorry they were for their loss. When we lose a pet, it’s just as traumatic as losing a relative or friend, and sometimes even more so. How It Happens There are a variety of ways a dog becomes lost or missing. Theft of an unattended dog in your yard,  in your car, or outside of a store. Loud and sudden noises can frighten dogs to run, hide, jump or dig out of a fence. Getting separated from their ...

Is this your dog when visitors come to your home? They perform the happy dance, leaping and jumping. Does this happen all the time, and do you find it escalating?  If so then read more… How To Teach Your Dog Not To Jump On People Start by teaching your dog how to greet you when you come home. Give your pup the sit and stay command. A great idea would be to place a small mat near the front door. Your dog will learn that this is the mat where they sit to greet your visitors. Once your dog is sitting and behaving politely, you can greet the dog with gentle petting, and speak in a calm voice. The idea is to teach your dog how to greet you, then teach your dog how to behave when anyone comes to the door. Training requires consistent daily practice for your dog to learn it. It will become easier as long as you consistently practice. You can practice this many times by going out and coming back inside. This will ...