Dogs How To Keep Your Dog Happy While You Are At Work 5:00 AM How To Keep Your Dog Happy While You Are At Work You work hard to give your dog a good life. But dogs know when you’re leaving them for work. Puppy dog eyes get activated.No matter how much verbal reassurance you give your fur baby (complete with behind-the-ear scratches), the look of betrayal on their face never makes leaving easier. So, let’s look at ways to keep your dog happy while you're at work. How to Keep Your Dog Happy While You're at Work 1. Keep unsolicited callers away A knock at the door is usually enough to send most pooches into a mild panic. Barking, growling, excited running from room to room, and jumping up at the door is all part of the routine.But you'd rather this didn't happen especially if you're not there.There is quality Do Not Disturb signs out there that you can buy online. Keep your dogs at peace and happy while at work by keeping unsolicited callers away. 2. Turn on the TV Create a distraction by leaving the TV on.They may not be interested in the storylines in Friends, but the constant chatter on a medium volume should be enough to help keep your dog happy while you're away.Documentary channels in particular are a safe choice for all-day shows with their calming or neutral narration. 3. Hire a dog walker Hiring a dog walker is a great solution to your dog’s natural restless energies. A full walk could help them to peacefully nap.Check your local services online. There are great apps that you can download, hooking you up to professional dog walkers in your area.Let them go on a walk with a trusted dog walker so they can be entertained while you're working.4. Keep them calmDogs get antsy when you leave them at home. Before going to work, try to help your dogs relax. There are many ways you can calm your dog. Play relaxing music or leave the TV on.Give them their favorite toy or clothes with your scent.Check out natural supplements like some of the best CBD oil dogs need to relax.CBD has properties that affect your dog's brain receptors that produce soothing or calming effects.If you have the time, take them for a quick walk or play with them to release some of their energy. It will also make them tired so they'll rest while you're away. Extra Tip: Dogs love the company of other dogs. If you have the resources and the room to spare, look into adding a rescue dog to your family.Your local shelter has old dogs, young dogs, dogs of all sizes and breeds, and they’d all love the chance to go home with you today. This way you don't only keep your dog happy while you're at work. You also help save a life.
Dogs Traveling With Your Dog? Enjoy These Pet-Friendly Spots in Lyndhurst 5:00 AM Enjoy These Pet-Friendly Spots in Lyndhurst With so many sporting events and concerts at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, you might want to stay awhile in nearby Lyndhurst, New Jersey. It's a short jaunt across the river from New York City but feels worlds away. Bringing your dog along will make it more fun. He also needs a little vacation. Once you've selected the perfect hotel for your family, it's time to explore. Pet-Friendly Spots in Lyndhurst 1. Time for a Run at Riverside County Park When your dog needs a fun run or a bit of doggy play, check out the Joseph Carucci area of the Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst. Locals come here to let their dogs explore two different fenced-in areas (one for small dogs, one for large ones). The dog runs have water and bowls and toys to share. Once your dog is done playing, you can enjoy some time in the shade or grab some ice cream from trucks that frequent the park. Your dog might even enjoy watching you play some tennis or bocce.2. Picture-Perfect Pups with Dizzy Bird Make an appointment with Dizzy Bird Imaging. The husband-and-wife team behind Dizzy Bird knows just how to capture the perfect image of your fur baby to create a keepsake you'll treasure. They will work at getting just the right shot of your pup playing, striking a serious pose, or offering you that perfect “I love you” look. 3. Local Outdoor Eats at City Lounge Restaurant Your dog deserves a night out just as much as you do. Luckily, Lyndhurst's City Lounge Restaurant has an outdoor area with three tables set aside for people who have brought their dogs along for dinner. City Lounge is one of the only restaurants in the area with an outdoor patio, so you know it's aiming to be dog-friendly. This popular spot offers traditional bar fare – hamburgers and wings – as well as nightly specials. While you're out there enjoying the evening with your dog, the two of you can watch sporting events on the outdoor televisions.4. Colonial Diner 24/7 If you and your dog prefer to have an indoor meal together, the Colonial Diner also has three dog-friendly tables for its patrons. Like many diners along the east coast, the Colonial has a retro feel along with hardy food. The menu is chock-full of temptations. Soups, sandwiches, larger entrees, and all-day breakfast fare.Best of all, the Colonial is open 24/7. You and your dog can have a meal or enjoy dessert whenever hunger strikes. It's time for you and your family – including especially your dog – to take a little vacation.Lyndhurst might just be the place for all of you. There are sights to see in nearby New York City and MetLife Stadium events all year long. Your dog will enjoy these pet-friendly spots in Lyndhurst.See you there?
Dogs How to Travel with Dogs: Tips and Advice 6:00 AM Are you a dog lover? If so, you know how challenging it can be to part with your fur baby while traveling. Our pets are our family, our best friends, and you wouldn’t dare leave one of them behind, would you? Of course not! Fortunately, with the proper preparations, you can travel in style with your healthy and happy pup. Here are some tips and advice on how to travel with your dogs.How to Travel with DogsTraveling by plane? Consider a few things beforehand to make things easier on yourself and your pooch. Does your dog have the right temperament for a plane ride? Do you have a carrier that aligns with your airline's size requirements? Is your dog up to date on all their shots and vaccinations? The same thing goes for car rides. You want to be sure your pup is comfortable in their seat, and be prepared to make some potty & stretching stops for them! This graphic by PuppySpot can serve as a helpful checklist before your next trip. Once you determine your mode of transportation, simply check off each necessity to be sure you don’t miss a thing. Once the travel portion is over, be sure to arrange accommodations for your pet at your destination as well. Websites like Bring Fido can help you find dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, and activities near you. Planning out these things will relieve the stress of leaving your dog in the hotel all day and allow you to freely explore the area. Even if you’re not a pet owner at the moment, checking out some of the local dog-friendly beaches and hiking trails can still be a fun way to fill your daily dose of cuteness. Do you have any tried-and-true travel tips? Let me know in the comments! About the author: The PuppySpot Team
Dogs How To Train Your Dog To Shake Hands...Err Paws 1:07 AM How to Train Your Dog to Shake Hands I had two dogs and both were well-trained. As part of their training, they were taught to sit and shake hands. Because our adopted German Shepherd was a former police dog, training him to follow the sit and stay command was easy. His trainer was the only human he would listen to. The learning curve for us wasn’t too long, but it was doable. His name was Fritz and the techniques we were taught to train him mirrored what he learned while in training. The very first step was establishing trust with the whole family.Without that trust, training could be quite impossible. Dogs are generally repetition and food-based creatures, so consistency is essential.See more about the perfect dog nail clippers The challenge Unlike Fritz, Knight, my Gordon Setter, was a little more difficult to train because we adopted him when he was a puppy.Like most puppies, he wasn't disciplined yet. We signed him up for an obedience course. After some time, he learned to listen to verbal commands. He seemed to think he was a lap dog. When he was fully grown, he developed the habit of greeting me at the door by putting his front paws on my shoulders and standing on his hind legs. All seventy pounds of him!How to Train Your Dog to Shake Hands in 3 Easy Steps1. Take the timeI took the time to teach him to sit, stay and put out his paw for a handshake instead. 2. Use verbal cues and treatsWhat we did differently with Knight was to use food treats at first and combine the command with verbal cues.We say “Knight, sit…stay, shake hands” followed by treats. 3. Be patientEventually, Knight associated us coming into the house with sitting, staying, and shaking hands without the need for a food treat. This training will be more or less difficult based on several factors including age, health, and breed. Some breeds are simply more difficult to train than others. I have found that the easiest breed to train, between the two, was my German Shepherd. Knight was a bit of a show-off and he wanted to show us how independent he was. Fritz was more about protecting the family especially the children. Listening to verbal commands was a lot easier for him.Do you train your dog to shake hands? What other tricks does your dog know? Submitted by a guest blogger.
