TailChasers® Blog

Is it even camping if you don’t take your dog? Not in our world! But before you head out on your camping-with-your-dog adventure, there are a few things to think about to make it a success. Read on to find out what they are.

While it’s not like we are actively putting our pets at risk during the holiday season, their safety might not be top of our to-do list. And with holiday travel, big gatherings, gifts dotted around the house, and food-a-plenty, home can be a different place for our dogs this time of year.

The following are 10 ways you can look out for your dog during the holidays so they stay safe and happy – which is a gift all in itself.

Summer is officially here, and temperatures are only getting hotter. It’s the time for beach days, pool parties, and hot summer runs. We love taking our dogs everywhere with us, but it’s very important to remember that dogs need special treatment during hot temperatures the same way humans do. These are some tips for dogs in the summer heat to help you care for them and ensure that they have a comfortable summer.

Sunshine. Beaches. World-class taco stands. We’re just going to come right out and say it: San Diego is a darn good place to be. And you don’t have to look far to see that it’s an extremely dog-friendly place to be too! From bring-your-dog breweries to shopping malls that happily welcome your pup, San Diego is a dog owner’s haven. And with everything from open beaches to challenging hiking trails, there are plenty of places to walk your dog too in “America’s finest city.” The following are some of our faves.

Kim Greco is a former dolphin trainer, the owner of full-service dog training company Paw and Possibilities, as well as the creator of a stellar online dog training program called Manners Matter. As an expert in all things related to dog behavior (as well as a favorite amongst the veterinary community), we thought she’d be the perfect person to check in with to ask some of our fans’ most frequently asked dog training questions.