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Dining with Your Dog: 6 Things to Remember When...
There are many pet-friendly dining spots where you and your precious pup will be welcome, but you need to ensure your pet behaves properly there. Allowing them to be a...
5 Reasons Why Your Pup Delays Pooping
"Performance anxiety" when it comes to your dog pooping is quite common. There are a variety of reasons dogs delay, fortunately, they aren’t a cause of concern and can easily...
How To Encourage Fussy Dogs to Eat
There are times your dog simply will refuse to eat her dinner. It could be because she's not hungry, not feeling well or just doesn't like her food any more....
How To Encourage Fussy Dogs to Eat
5 Pet Safety Tips to Remember This Summer Break
Summer is the ideal season to spend time outdoors with your entire family and that includes your beloved furry member. Heat can be harmful to your canine companion so make...
5 Pet Safety Tips to Remember This Summer Break
First Aid Tips for Dog Emergencies
Sharing your life with a dog also may mean caring for him in the event of an emergency. From a cut to a skin injury to choking on a toy,...
First Aid Tips for Dog Emergencies
4 Practical Reasons to Dress Up Your Pup
Dressing your pup makes them look more adorable but can also serve a practical purpose that can support your pet’s health and safety. While your pup probably doesn’t need a...
4 Practical Reasons to Dress Up Your Pup
4 Essential Tips for Raising a Happy and Health...
Puppies are adorable creatures and very fun to have around due to their playful demeanor. They also make great companions since they provide unconditional love to their owners, especially when...
4 Do’s and Don’ts When Running with Your Dog
Hitting the trails with your dog is a great way to bond and for both of you to get exercise. Running -- or even a longish walk daily with your...
4 Do’s and Don’ts When Running with Your Dog
Why Spending Time Outdoors Is Good for Your Dog
It's important for your dog to spend time outdoors. In addition to providing them with lots of playtime and exercise, outdoor enrichment provides a lot of health benefits that can...
Why Spending Time Outdoors Is Good for Your Dog
5 Housewarming Gift Ideas for Pet Parents
Giving gifts that recognize your friend’s love of their pet is a lovely way to celebrate a move into a new place. Your loved one will appreciate the gesture. Aside...
5 Housewarming Gift Ideas for Pet Parents
5 Tips for Managing Hyperactive Dogs
Is your dog so high energy that even after a long walk or run they are still acting a bit "hyper"? Hyperactivity can be exhausting for you if they don't...
5 Tips for Managing Hyperactive Dogs
How To Introduce Dogs To Each Other: 5 Tips
When bringing home your new dog when you already have a fur baby, prepare a separate space for both dogs. Give them their own toys, bed and food bowls. Let...
How To Introduce Dogs To Each Other: 5 Tips
5 Rules Of Etiquette When Shopping With Your Dog
Going shopping with your dog is a fun way to bond, but it’s important to ensure your pup remains safe and well-behaved so neither of you get stressed. Observe these...
5 Rules Of Etiquette When Shopping With Your Dog
Do You Need a Collar for Your Cat?
Cats love to explore and hunt, this is true for indoor cats, too. Cat parents need to keep their fur babies safe in case a door or window gets left...
Do You Need a Collar for Your Cat?
5 Ways To Keep Your Dog's Weight Under Control
A chubby puppy may look adorable, but if your dog is overweight he could be faced with health issues like diabetes or heart conditions. It's best to ask your vet...
How to Make Meal Time More Fun for Your Dog
Is your dog a picky eater or does he gobble it down too quickly? As a pet parent, you can turn mealtimes into fun "training" times. Mealtimes can be training sessions...
How to Make Meal Time More Fun for Your Dog
How To Clean Your Pet’s Accessories
What's that smell? If you have dogs, it could very well be their beds, clothes or their toys. We have tips for cleaning toys and accesssories -- the hows, whens...
How To Clean Your Pet’s Accessories
What Toys Should You Give a High Energy Pup?
High energy dogs sometimes exhibit unwanted behavior like damaging the sofa or chasing strangers. It's a good idea to play with your dog and help them burn off excess energy....
What Toys Should You Give a High Energy Pup?
The Do’s and Don’ts for Playing With Your Cat
Did you know we make cat products!? Cats need stimulation and exercise and they get that by playing with toys and interacting with their cat parents. You want to play...
4 Tips for Training Your Puppy to Become a Ther...
If you believe your furry pal can be a source of comfort and joy to other people, consider training them to become a therapy dog. To qualify, your pup must...
4 Tips for Training Your Puppy to Become a Therapy Dog
6 Tips To Care For Your Senior Dog
If your beloved pup is now a senior, that's a testament to the care and love you’ve given to your fur baby. Monitor their health as they continue to age,...
6 Tips To Care For Your Senior Dog
How To Turn Your Pooch Into A Pet Influencer
Do you have a pup who deserves to be an Internet sensation? There is no denying that adorable pets dominate the Internet and probably always will! If you want to...
How To Turn Your Pooch Into A Pet Influencer
4 Things You Should Know Before Leaving Your Do...
It's not easy to leave your dog home alone and pet parents are concerned about the well-being of their fur babies when they're away -- even if only for a...
4 Things You Should Know Before Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
5 Top Tips to Ensure Your Pup Stays Safe While ...
Hiking with your pup is a great way to bond and create a memorable experience. While the activity can be fun, it can pose dangers to your dog. Be safe,...
5 Top Tips to Ensure Your Pup Stays Safe While Hiking
U.S. Air Force Bars Emotional Support Animals o...
The U.S. Air Force has stopped allowing emotional support dogs on chartered military airplanes. The ban was announced on August 2 and immediately took effect for all traveling personnel. This...
6 Tips for Teaching Your Pup How to Potty on Co...
Can you teach your pup to poo and pee on command? Yes, you can! Teaching your pup to do that is useful and can be taught to young and adult...
6 Tips for Teaching Your Pup How to Potty on Command
Should You Use a Slip Leash for Your Dog?
Slip leashes get a bad rap, but using one can be beneficial. It’s a convenient leash and collar combination for your dog. If you’re unsure about getting one and using...
Should You Use a Slip Leash for Your Dog?
We created a unique Plush Toy for Taste of Texas
We worked with Taste of Texas on creating a 20" plush toy of their famous 38 oz Tomahawk Ribeye. Check our process.
We created a unique Plush Toy for Taste of Texas
95% Of All Pet Parents Consider Pets Family
If you're like most pet parents you consider your dogs and cats members of the family and you're not alone! A survey conducted by HABRI and Zoeti showed that 95 percent...
95% Of All Pet Parents Consider Pets Family
Shopping With Your Dog? 5 Things to Consider
Even as more and more places become pet-welcoming and pet-friendly, it is a good idea to get your fur baby acclimated to new sights, sounds and smells before you plan...
Shopping With Your Dog? 5 Things to Consider
How to Teach Your Kids About Pet Care
Pets are wonderful companions for all members of the family. When assigning pet tasks to your children, make sure they’re capable and ready to handle the chore. Read how caring...
3 Tips For Keeping Your Pet’s Teeth Clean and H...
To prevent your furbaby from getting oral problems, keep your his teeth clean. Keeping teeth clean can prevent tartar and plaque from building up around your dog’s teeth, which can...
3 Tips For Keeping Your Pet’s Teeth Clean and Healthy
Dogs Can Differentiate Languages?
You and your dog have a special connection and language all your own, right? Imagine finding out that dogs can distinguish between different languages, especially for dog parents living in...
Dogs Can Differentiate Languages?
4 Popular Pet Products to Personalize
Don't miss out on the booming pet parent buying market. Big brands offer pet products and there's no reason your small business can't be part of that shopping trend by...
4 Popular Pet Products to Personalize
Growing Demand for Luxury Pet Travel
Marketing your hotel, restaurant or transportation company as a pet-friendly option requires planning, but your pet-loving guests will thank you. It's also important to have an understanding of pet parents’...
Growing Demand for Luxury Pet Travel
Non-profits Help Rehome Senior Pets Of Ailing O...
What would happen to your beloved dogs and cats if you were to get ill or injured and couldn't take care of them? Do you have a friend or family...
Non-profits Help Rehome Senior Pets Of Ailing Owners
5 Must-Haves For Your Dog’s Wardrobe
You wear clothes for protection and comfort and your dog can too. An added bonus is that your dog will look adorable! If your brand wants to connect with a...
5 Must-Haves For Your Dog’s Wardrobe
Why Dogs Lift Their Hind Legs Before They Pee
Why does your pup lift his (or her!) leg when going potty? Marking is a normal and instinctive behavior among dogs, especially those who haven’t been spayed or neutered yet....
Why Dogs Lift Their Hind Legs Before They Pee
New Law in Spain: Pets Are Legal Family Members
We believe that all countries should recognize that our dogs and cats are family members and should be treated as such. Every pet parent wants their pet to live long,...
TikTok Dog Loves To Dress Up
Humans aren’t the only ones affected by the cold weather. Dogs get the chills, too. Some pups even love wearing pet clothes to stay warm. Pet parents are actively seeking...
TikTok Dog Loves To Dress Up
How to Keep Your Home Neat When You Have Pets
Pet parents know that pets and clean houses don't really go hand in hand! But cleaning after your furbabies can be easy with the right tools and with diligent cleaning...
How to Keep Your Home Neat When You Have Pets
5 Reasons Why Dog Clothes Are Important
Dog clothes are not only an adorable fashion statement, but they could be a way to keep your pup warm, cool or protect them if they have certain health issues....
5 Reasons Why Dog Clothes Are Important
5 Best Practices for Marketing Your Pet Food Brand
If you want to grow a pet food business you need to manufacture and sell healthy, creatively packaged and affordable pet food that satisfies the pets consuming it. The product...
5 Best Practices for Marketing Your Pet Food Brand
5 Ways To Keep Your Dog Calm During Vet Visits
Vet visits don't have to be stressful for your dog or cat -- or for you! It's challenging for pet parents when their pets are stressed out. There are ways...
5 Ways To Keep Your Dog Calm During Vet Visits
Only Pups Allowed: Creating a Safe Space for Yo...
Sometimes you just want to get away from it all and just have a space to call your own and relax. Your dog would appreciate the same thing! We have...
Only Pups Allowed: Creating a Safe Space for Your Dog
A Guide For Setting Up a Dog-Friendly Office
Having a dog-friendly office has a multitude of positive effects on employees but adopting this as a new policy requires careful consideration. Study your workplace environment and make certain the...
A Guide For Setting Up a Dog-Friendly Office
How to Keep Your Pup Comfy and Cool on Hot Days
If you love spending time with your precious pup outdoors, you need to make sure you do it safely. Prevent heatstroke and other health issues when it's hot and sunny...
How to Keep Your Pup Comfy and Cool on Hot Days
Proper Pet-iquette: How Your Dog Should Behave ...
A dog park is a safe place for your dog to socialize but that doesn’t mean you can leave them unattended. You will also want to ensure your dog will...
3 Ways To Encourage Customers To Write About Yo...
User-generated content is a great way to get your business noticed. And word of mouth advertising is authentic and new customers will love to see how other pet parents are...
3 Ways To Encourage Customers To Write About Your Brand
4 Reasons To Switch To A Harness For Your Dog
Harnesses are versatile and can be used by almost any dog, with amazing benefits to keep things fun and convenient during your adventures together. You should still put on a...
4 Reasons To Switch To A Harness For Your Dog
5 Ways To Make Your Hotel Pet-Friendly
Successful pet-friendly hotels pay attention to the needs of their furry and human guests. Provide everyone with amenities to stay comfortable and you’ll definitely build a loyal customer base. More...
5 Ways To Make Your Hotel Pet-Friendly
4 Ways To Safely Play With Your Pup
Playtime with your dog can benefit you and your canine friend. It can strengthen your bond and improve your well-being. Play time should have some boundaries in place to ensure it's...
4 Ways To Safely Play With Your Pup
A Beginner's Guide to Hiking With Your Dog
Hiking with your pet is a fantastic way to create new memories. It allows you to discover new places with your precious pup. Before you go hiking, make sure you...
A Beginner's Guide to Hiking With Your Dog
How to Plan a Safe Pet-Friendly Event
Planning an event that’s great for pets means you want to consider their humans' needs, too. Ensure pets at your event are safe, comfortable and well provided for to help...
How to Plan a Safe Pet-Friendly Event
6 Safe Treats To Give Your Dog
As with humans, there are foods your pup should only eat in moderation -- or not at all! Even if your pup enjoys human food, human foods may not give...
AZ Veterinarian Gives Pet Safety Tips
Pet parents can keep their fur babies safe while ensuring holiday celebrations or any kind of gathering goes smoothly. Brett Cordes, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine affiliated with the Arizona...
Don't Make These Dog Washing Mistakes
Bathing your pup can be challenging especially if they get squirmy and try to run away. You can turn bath time into a positive experience if you avoid the mistakes...
Don't Make These Dog Washing Mistakes
Pet Lovers Party Benefits Quincy, MA Animal She...
Pets and pet parents donned their best Christmas outfits to celebrate the season and raise funds and awareness for Quincy Animal Shelter in Quincy, MA. Read more about this heartwarming...
5 Types Of Dog Toys Pet Parents Buy
Dogs love to play and dog parents are always on the lookout for fun toys their furry friends can enjoy. Because dogs’ toy preferences vary, make sure you have a...
5 Types Of Dog Toys Pet Parents Buy
5 Pet Products For Colder Weather
To connect with pet parents, have a variety of items pet owners can choose from to help them prepare for the cold season. Stock up and plan promotions to encourage...
5 Pet Products For Colder Weather
How To Include Your Pup In Your Workouts
Regardless of breed, a well-exercised dog is healthier, happier and less likely to develop behavioral problems, as they’re able to regularly release any pent up stress or energy. Our dogs...
How To Include Your Pup In Your Workouts
Does Your Pet Sleep Beside You?
Do you sleep with your pet? If not, maybe you should! Snuggling with pets can benefit people suffering from anxiety or depression. A study also found, “the pet is a big...
Does Your Pet Sleep Beside You?
Is Your Dog Scared Of The Vacuum Cleaner?
Would you recognize signs of stress and anxiety your dog has when loud noises are present? Unfortunately, many pet parents are unable to properly recognize these signs might think their...
Is Your Dog Scared Of The Vacuum Cleaner?
Why Does Your Dog Tilt His Head?
Does your pup tilt his or her head when you speak? Your dog could be a GWL (gifted word learner) and that's why you get the tilt in response to...
Why Does Your Dog Tilt His Head?
5 Tips For Starting A Dog Training Business
Invest in branded pet merchandise and give it to your clients for their dogs. This merchandise will keep your name and business in front of them. You might pick up new clients...
5 Tips For Starting A Dog Training Business
Kids Comforted By Therapy Dogs During COVID-19 ...
Interested in news about pet therapy and other important issues in the world of our furry friends? For more stories like this one, be sure to check out the PrideBites blog from...
Pandemic Strengthened Pet Parent Bond With Pets
If the coronavirus pandemic brought any benefits, it is the strengthening of the bonds between pets and pet parents. After experiencing opportunities for bonding during lockdowns, 90% of people surveyed...
Life Experience and Environment Affect Dogs’ Co...
Does your dog have "gaze alteration?" It's a common behavior initiated by dogs to communicate with humans and seek help in accessing unattainable objects, like food or a toy that’s...
Improving Animal Welfare: Ojibwe People Revive ...
According to U.S. News, stray animals used to be a common sight in the Leech Lake Reservation. The poverty and remoteness of the community meant pet owners couldn’t afford veterinary care...
Dogs Can Exhibit Human-like ADHD Symptoms
Invest in custom dog bandanas for dogs with ADHD. These accessories can have messages printed on them to indicate the dog has special needs. Whenever the pup is out, people will...
Minnesota Teen Donates Handmade Wheelchairs To ...
There are dogs who have special needs their humans do their best to accommodate. They may have a disability like blindness or paraplegia, or they may be dealing with a...
Canines In Couture Strut Their Stuff In Florida
Not all dogs want to wear clothes. Some tolerate it more than others. Its possible to help your dog get used to the idea of donning clothes and accessories even...
Five Best Business Ideas For Animal Lovers
There are many ways animal lovers can turn their passion for pets into a profitable business. Pay attention to what pet parents need and want offers insight and could lead...
Five Best Business Ideas For Animal Lovers
Reasons Branded Pet Merch Is Good For Business
Developing your brand is necessary for growing your business and connecting with pet parents. Creating branded pet products is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to do it....
Police Dog Works to Comfort the Grieving
Unprecedented events at home, as mundane as a change in schedule or as devastating as the loss of a family member, are not lost on pets. Human and furred family...
Dogs 'Share' Their Pet Parents' Emotions
A study found what we, as pet parents, already knew: Our dogs and cats pick up on our emotions. If we're happy they are happy. If we are experiencing stress...
Subaru And Philadelphia Union Holding Dog Adopt...
Subaru is more than a car company because of its pet welfare initiatives. The brand is the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA and has donated more than $30 million...
4 In Demand And Top Pet Products
For businesses selling pet products, understanding pet parents needs are key to success. Stock up on different products to make it convenient for them to buy everything they need from...
4 In Demand And Top Pet Products
Dogs Compete In Bonanza Kennel Club Dog Show
Recently, hundreds of pets and pet parents put their best paws and feet forward as they competed in the Bonanza Kennel Club Dog Show in Carson City, NV. Bonanza KC,...
Guilford County Opens State-of-the-Art Animal S...
When you adopt a pet -- a dog, cat, bird, reptile or any other pet -- you must be prepared for a lifetime commitment, veterinary bills and unconditional love. Animal...
Guilford County Opens State-of-the-Art Animal Shelter
Pets Don't Need COVID-19 Vaccines But Can Contr...
Should you get infected with COVID-19, Melissa Justice of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health advises them to socially distance from their pets. This will help prevent said pets...
Canines Ride Waves In 50th Dog Surfing Competition
Some dogs take to the water like fish, while others prefer to stay on the shore. When taking pets to dog-friendly beaches or any significant bodies of water, it’s important...
October Is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
If you're adding a new dog or puppy to your furry family, we have put together a list of reasons to adopt a shelter dog. You'll have a new BFF......
October Is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Hilton’s Extended Stay Hotels To Become Pet-Fri...
Pet parents are bringing their pets along on business or leisure trips, and global hospitality leader Hilton is adapting two of its extended stay hotels to cater to their needs....
Pet TravelPass Simplifies International Travel ...
The introduction of the Pet TravelPass is welcome news for pet parents, as preparing to travel with their pets is never an easy task. One thing that makes pet travel...
Pet TravelPass Simplifies International Travel For Pets
Dog Chases Lose Ball During A Cricket Game
It's important to keep your dog on a leash and a collar or harness for their safety. Don't forget to be a responsible pet parent and pick up the poo!...
Emergency Pet Shelters Assist Animals Affected ...
A number of local animal shelters opened their doors to accommodate cats and dogs that have been affected by Hurricane Ida. The rescued animals were brought to emergency shelters in...
NY Exhibit Pays Tribute to 9/11 Search & Rescue...
“9/11 Remembered: Search & Rescue Dogs” is an exhibit that memorializes the service dogs who tirelessly searched for survivors at Ground Zero. Opening at the American Kennel Club’s Museum of...
Realtors Say People Buy Homes Based On Pets’ Needs
Realtors, property managers and community developers can connect with homebuyers and potential homebuyers and stay front-of-mind by giving clients branded pet products they can give to their furbabies. Read how...
Realtors Say People Buy Homes Based On Pets’ Needs
Pet Ownership Rates Continue To Rise
Businesses don't necessarily need to operate in the pet industry to benefit from the money that pet parents will spend on their fur babies. Your business can cater to the...
Pet Ownership Rates Continue To Rise
Meals on Wheels Central Texas Offers Pet Food a...
Going beyond their mandate to provide nutritious food, Central Texas Meals on Wheels maintains a Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors (PALS) program that provides an additional supply of pet...
Tips for a Safe and Comfy Summer Road Trip with...
If you own a business in the automobile industry, cater to pet parents. Sell or give away useful items like branded car seat belts, car seat covers, travel bowls, zippered...
Tips for a Safe and Comfy Summer Road Trip with Your Pet
Thriving Doggie Daycares Cater To Pandemic Pet ...
Promising pet parent numbers pave the way for opportunities for businesses catering to pet parents. The demand for pet products is also increasing. That being said, dog lovers are looking...
Thriving Doggie Daycares Cater To Pandemic Pet Owners
Cat Accessories Market Grows Because Of Cat Ado...
The rise in cat adoption and ownership rates signals new opportunities for your pet business. This is a good time to market specialty cat accessories including customized cat collars and...
Cat Accessories Market Grows Because Of Cat Adoptions
How to Keep Dogs Safe from Wildfire Smoke
Smoke from wildfires pose health risks to humans and fur babies. Experts advise keeping pets indoors, preferably in a cool, shaded area. To ensure pups stay hydrated and fed, provide them...
How to Keep Dogs Safe from Wildfire Smoke
Dog Training for Pandemic Pups
Many people became "pandemic pet parents" and that meant many animal shelters and rescues were empty! That is such great news... but there are some things new pet parents need...
Dog Training for Pandemic Pups
Hundreds of Dogs Die, Fall Ill Due to Pet Food ...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a corporate-wide warning to Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., after discovering that the company committed significant violations of food safety protocols that may...
South Bend Reports Spike in Canine Respiratory ...
Kennel cough is on the rise in South Bend, according to several kennels and veterinary practices in the area. However, experts stress that this uptick in cases is not a...
Study Links Some Dry Pet Food Brands to Heart D...
Researchers from Tufts University have found that certain dry dog foods, particularly those containing peas, could lead to a fatal canine heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). No dog food...
Expert: Pets with Diabetes Require Special Care...
Pet owners who care for diabetic cats and dogs need to pay closer attention to their companion animal’s diet and activity level. Second to administering insulin injections, ensuring that pets...