Tag Archives: safety
prevent holiday overfeeding
The smell of the holidays is here—the turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie—and we all want a taste, including our scent-focused canine companions. Preventing holiday overeating extends to our four-legged friends, who are often treated to table scraps and left-overs during the holidays. It’s important to keep an eye out to prevent your dog from overeating, […]
six things that frighten dogs at halloween
Prevent your dog from being spooked this Halloween. Here are six things that tend to frighten dogs during this holiday. 1. Candy. As much as they may beg for it, Halloween candy is bad for your dog; chocolate can even be fatal. Keep the trick-or-treat bowl and children’s candy bags out of the dog’s reach. […]
make your own canine first aid kit
Ruff Wear has a saying around the office, “Better to haul precautionary items with you, than to lug a 60 pound dog back down with you.” We are speaking, of course, in regards to ensuring that all the appropriate gear—including a dog first aid kit—makes it on your gear list for any outdoor adventure. While […]
out after dark
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, there are fewer daylight hours to exercise our dogs. So, it’s important to keep your dog visible during walks, runs, jogs, hikes—even bathroom breaks. The first thing you can do is cloak yourself and your dog in high-visibility gear. Ruff Wear and several other manufacturers […]
autumn hiking with your dog
Our dogs make great companions on autumn hikes, but it can also be a dangerous time to hike in areas where hunting occurs. Keeping your dog visible will not only warn hunters of their presence, it will help you spot your dog at all times in case they get distracted by squirrel or other wildlife. […]
treat sore (dog) feet
While canine paw injury prevention is key, it is also important to know how to deal with a paw injury if it does happen. Here are a few tips for identifying and treating sore and hurt paws. Identify sore feet. Being in tune with your dog’s activity level and personality can help you identify if […]
