FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH

For the trail blazers and tail chasers

Meghan Rowland
Meghan Rowland
July 30, 2020
Activities
Enrichment
Exercise
Fitdog Five

Best Backyard Activities for your Dog

Usually during this time of year we would be taking our dogs to the beach, on hiking trips, the dog park and many other adventures. However, because of the pandemic we are stuck at home with a bored...

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Sylvia Wes
Sylvia Wes
July 23, 2020
Health
Hiking
Safety
Seasonal

Foxtails in dogs: A hidden danger on your hiking trail

If you enjoy hiking with your dog, you may have seen these dangerous seeds lurking along your favorite trail, or maybe even in your own neighborhood.  Green in the spring, these grass seeds dry up and become a...

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Andrea Servadio
Andrea Servadio
July 10, 2020
Activities
Behavior
Daycare

Why doggy daycare can wait

Did you get a new puppy or have a high energy dog? Thinking about doggy daycare? Even when your puppy has met all of the daycare requirements, starting daycare too soon can be detrimental for young dogs, especially...

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Sylvia Wes
Sylvia Wes
July 03, 2020
DIY
Food & Treats
Just Because
Lifestyle
Seasonal

Frozen Dog Treats for Summer: 4 Pupsicle Recipes to Treat your Dog

Summer is here and it's warming up! Dogs love cooling down with frozen summer treats just as much as we do. We have created four savory and sweet recipes to help beat the heat this summer. Pupsicles are also...

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Andrea Servadio
Andrea Servadio
June 23, 2020
Holiday
Lifestyle
Seasonal
Tips & Tricks

Calm your dog during fireworks (or other loud events)

Whether it's the official city fireworks or your neighbor’s sideshow, fireworks can be stressful and downright scary for dogs. Dogs have no idea what or where the rapid firing, booming sounds are coming from and whether it's nearby...

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