FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH
For the trail blazers and tail chasers
Pet holiday safety tips
Your dog is adorable and hilarious, but that doesn't mean they won't turn into a little monster when the holidays come around. Between the flying wrapping paper, visiting relatives, cooked goodies, and general heightened energy, it is always...
Why your dog loves the fall season
There's no better feeling than that first autumnal breeze signaling a change of seasons. Humans aren't the only ones who notice a change in the air. Dogs also sense the change and thrive in the fall season. With...
Is a raw food diet right for your dog?
Raw food diets are becoming increasingly popular, but they are no new concept. Raw diets are similar to the original doggie diet because the hounds of yesteryear hunted and ate raw meat on the regular. Dogs' bodies are made...
Preventing the back to school doggy blues
It’s back to school season. Kids are returning to school, vacations are coming to an end, and everyone is busy. Plus, the weather is cooling down, and there are less outdoor activities. Over the summer, your dog probably loved...
What was your dog’s original job?
While dogs have become our best domestic fur-iends, for many years the human/canine relationship was one where we worked together. Working dogs were bred to perform specific tasks to assist people. Original jobs were focused on the acquisition and...