Pet Parent Blog

If my pups had a favorite season, it would be right now!  In honor of their love to get outdoors, we’re introducing Part 1 in a 3 part series describing places around the Seacoast to get out in nature with your pup.  Part 1 is for the forest-lovers. Future...

The stunning foliage and sparkle of the first, fleeting snowflakes has me full of New England pride these days.  Did you know that there are some true blue New England cat and dog breeds? Chinook The Chinook was named after the "founding father" of the breed, a strong...

Even the most docile cats and couch potato dogs have natural instincts that aren’t as buried as we might think.  There are many things we can do as their guardians to spice their life up a little, from big projects to small gestures. Exploration Most dogs get to leave...

When I start looking for a new collar for my pup, my eye goes right to the coolest one, the cutest one, the one that expresses something about my relationship with her.  But in truth, there are more important factors in choosing a collar.  What is the dog’s lifestyle?...

With the weather drastically more tolerable in the last couple of weeks here in coastal New Hampshire and Southern Maine, many of your pups are probably feeling pretty good and wanting to stretch their legs outdoors.  Looking for fun ideas outside of your typical...

Does your pup love to show off his pearly whites? Whether your pup's mouth gleams with youthful white teeth or gives away her age, dental health is an important part of their care.  It's easy to overlook in our busy lives but also easy to address! Why is dental health...

Kids are back in school, clubs and sports have resumed, and there’s homework to be done.  So what does that mean for your pup?  After all, she has gotten to enjoy the fruits of summer vacation too, playing in the sprinkler and basking in the sun with the family.  This...

Is my dog normal? 5 odd behaviors explained.   Let's face it- sometimes our dogs can be weirdos. Thankfully, most of this behavior, while being potentially awkward, is generally harmless. We've listed below the five most common odd canine behaviors and give you...

Potty training your new puppy doesn’t mean you have to be armed with a roll of paper towels for the next six months. Housebreaking your new pooch can be fairly easy and we’ve covered the basic principles to potty training below that will hopefully make the whole...