What to do About a Hyper Dog

What to do About a Hyper Dog

He never seems to calm down!  He never stops moving!?!  She’s always jumping up on everyone and everything!!  She wears me out…  As much as you love them, living with a hyper dog can be exhausting, frustrating, and downright upsetting at times. Many dogs are high-energy, but when the problem starts to interfere with you […]
Fitness for Fido: How Much Exercise Does a Pet Really Need?

Fitness for Fido: How Much Exercise Does a Pet Really Need?

As the winter months come to a close, we look ahead to the coming spring. Uh-oh. It’s that dreaded time when the shorts and swimsuits come out, and many of us will be back out the gym, aspiring for that bikini body and working on our fitness goals. Along with your own exercise plans, you […]
Pet Playground: Creative Ways to Inspire Pet Exercise

Pet Playground: Creative Ways to Inspire Pet Exercise

Back-to-school season usually marks a decline in the amount of leisure time we have. Opportunities for outdoor recreation and playtime generally start to wane for our pets, too. And, since pet exercise is certainly an essential component of wellness, there is a need for planning and ingenuity to get those paws moving. The cool thing […]
Kids and Pet Care: One Big Happy Family

Kids and Pet Care: One Big Happy Family

Most pet lovers first connect with animals during childhood – and for many of us, the lasting impression of that experience endures far into adulthood. There’s no doubt that children and pets have a mutually beneficial relationship, but it’s not always one that comes automatically. With the right recipe of awareness, patience, time, and trust, […]
Powder Hounds: Keeping Pets Active Throughout Winter’s Chill

Powder Hounds: Keeping Pets Active Throughout Winter’s Chill

The Rocklin area boasts a fairly reasonable winter climate that allows for keeping up with a year-round schedule of outdoor activities. But, even in light of our geographical luck, we can all get into a seasonal funk that perpetuates a serious lack of excitement regarding the simple act of going outside. Regrettably, pets can suffer […]