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5 Ways To Keep Your Dog Calm During Vet Visits

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...

Only Pups Allowed: Creating a Safe Space for Your Dog

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...

A Guide For Setting Up a Dog-Friendly Office

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...

How to Keep Your Pup Comfy and Cool on Hot Days

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...

Proper Pet-iquette: How Your Dog Should Behave at The Dog Park

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 Your Brand

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...

4 Reasons To Switch To A Harness For Your Dog

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...

5 Ways To Make Your Hotel Pet-Friendly

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...

4 Ways To Safely Play With Your Pup

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...

A Beginner's Guide to Hiking With Your Dog

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...

How to Plan a Safe Pet-Friendly Event

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...

6 Safe Treats To Give Your Dog

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

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

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...

Pet Lovers Party Benefits Quincy, MA Animal Shelter

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

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 Pet Products For Colder Weather

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...

How To Include Your Pup In Your Workouts

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...

Does Your Pet Sleep Beside You?

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...

Is Your Dog Scared Of The Vacuum Cleaner?

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...

Why Does Your Dog Tilt His Head?

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...

5 Tips For Starting A Dog Training Business

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...

Kids Comforted By Therapy Dogs During COVID-19 Vaccinations

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

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’ Communication Styles With Humans

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 Spiritual Values

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

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 Special Needs Pets

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

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

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...

Reasons Branded Pet Merch Is Good For Business

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

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

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 Adoption Fair

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

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...

Dogs Compete In Bonanza Kennel Club Dog Show

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 Shelter

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...

Pets Don't Need COVID-19 Vaccines But Can Contract The Virus

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

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

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......

Hilton’s Extended Stay Hotels To Become Pet-Friendly By 2022

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 For Pets

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...

Dog Chases Lose Ball During A Cricket Game

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 by Hurricane Ida

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 Dogs

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 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...

Pet Ownership Rates Continue To Rise

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...

Meals on Wheels Central Texas Offers Pet Food and Vet Care Assistance to Senior Pet Owners

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 Your 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...

Thriving Doggie Daycares Cater To Pandemic Pet Owners

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...

Cat Accessories Market Grows Because Of Cat Adoptions

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...

How to Keep Dogs Safe from Wildfire Smoke

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...

Dog Training for Pandemic Pups

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...

Hundreds of Dogs Die, Fall Ill Due to Pet Food Company's FDA Violations

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 Disease

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 Disease in Dogs

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 from Owners

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...

How Pet Food Pantry Helps Pets & Owners & How Your Brand Can Contribute

How Pet Food Pantry Helps Pets & Owners & How Y...

Pet parents want to welcome a new pup or kitten, but financial considerations may prevent them from adopting. If your brand wants to connect with pet parents, help get pets...

Pandemic Puppies Benefit From Boom In Pet Products And Gadgets

Pandemic Puppies Benefit From Boom In Pet Produ...

Did you adopt a puppy during the pandemic? You're not alone. Now, though if you're going back to work, how will your puppy cope? This question needs to be pondered...

Save A Life: Never Leave Your Pets In A Car

Save A Life: Never Leave Your Pets In A Car

The temperatures in your car -- even with the windows cracked can quickly become deadly for your beloved furbaby. Keep your pet home. Keep him or her safe. 5 actionable...

Pet Parents Advised To Include Pets In Evacuation Plans

Pet Parents Advised To Include Pets In Evacuati...

The time to prepare for an emergency or a potential evacuation is now -- today. Plan for both your human family members and your furry family members. Have your go-bag...

Who’s Watching Your Pets When You Go Back To Work?

Who’s Watching Your Pets When You Go Back To Work?

Our dogs crave routine and for the past year, for many dogs, the routine was to have you home with them. If you're going back to work, who will be...

How Pet Product Sellers Help Pandemic Pets Feel At Home Post-Adoption

How Pet Product Sellers Help Pandemic Pets Feel...

Is your store or brand ready to provide what pet parents need? Are you a brand keen on making a good impression with pet parents? Check out our ideas on...

How To Prepare Your Pets For Hurricane Season

How To Prepare Your Pets For Hurricane Season

Don't wait until the hurricane or weather emergency has been announced for the area in which you live. Get your pet's "go-bag" ready now. As a brand, providing collars, leashes,...

Former Stray Chosen As Professional Dog Beer Taste Tester

Former Stray Chosen As Professional Dog Beer Ta...

From stray to professional dog beer taste tester -- talk about turning your life around! Read about how much of an inspiration Ethan is and just how adorable. Thank you...

Help Pet Parents Protect Their Dogs from the Sun

Help Pet Parents Protect Their Dogs from the Sun

Do you protect your dog and cat from the harmful rays of the sun? If you don't, you should! As a business owner you can offer protective items for the...

Inspiring Others with Your Brand: How Dog Bow Ties Helped Shelter Dogs Find Forever Homes

Inspiring Others with Your Brand: How Dog Bow T...

Is there anything your brand can do to help shelter dogs and cats find forever homes? Yes! Invest in leashes, collars, bandanas or other items to help them get adopted....

How Your Business Can Help Owners Secure Their Pets

How Your Business Can Help Owners Secure Their ...

How can you, as a business owner, help your customers keep their pups safe and improve the pet’s chances of being returned? We have answers! --->

How To Cash In On The Lucrative Pet Products & Services Market

How To Cash In On The Lucrative Pet Products & ...

Given the large demand for pet products, investing in popular items such as branded or custom wholesale dog toys, wholesale dog collars, and wholesale dog beds may prove to be highly profitable. Don't miss...

Here’s How Pet Parents Can Celebrate National Pet Day

Here’s How Pet Parents Can Celebrate National P...

April 11 was National Pet Day, but that doesn’t mean pet parents can’t celebrate the occasion all week long – in fact, every day! Established in 2006 by animal welfare...

Dogs Being Returned To Shelters: Tips for Overwhelmed Pet Owners

Dogs Being Returned To Shelters: Tips for Overw...

Pet ownership may not be a daily walk in the park. But with the right mindset, support and resources, pet parents will have that loving bond for years to come....

Ideas For Marketing To Pet Parents

Ideas For Marketing To Pet Parents

Branded pet merchandise sets you apart from the competition and helps you connect with the pet-loving customer who loves your brand.

7 Hot Pet Products Your Company Should Offer This Holiday Season

7 Hot Pet Products Your Company Should Offer Th...

Everyone is starting to buy Christmas gifts for their loved ones—and that includes their fur babies. Your business could miss out on a lot of revenue if you don’t cater...

How to Keep Your Dogs Safe And Healthy On Thanksgiving

How to Keep Your Dogs Safe And Healthy On Thank...

Even if Thanksgiving looks different this year because of the pandemic preventing people from traveling or gathering, keeping pets safe remains a priority. ---> Read our safety tips

How To Introduce A Cat Or Kitten To Your Dog

How To Introduce A Cat Or Kitten To Your Dog

The key to successfully introducing a cat to your family is to take it slowly. Introducing a new pet to your household will always take time. Find out how to...

How To Care For A Diabetic Pet

How To Care For A Diabetic Pet

Finding out your furry best friend has diabetes may be hard to hear. It is a diagnosis that can be managed and doesn't mean your pet has to have a...

Collaborations & Giveaways Bring Raise Social Media Awareness

Collaborations & Giveaways Bring Raise Social M...

We have amazing social proof of how well dog-related social media posts can enhance your reach and your brand recognition among the pet community  PrideBites and Jeppson’s Malort worked together...

What To Consider When Adopting A Shelter Dog

What To Consider When Adopting A Shelter Dog

There’s nothing like adopting a shelter dog and developing a deep bond, especially after giving them a second chance at life. Shelter dogs are grateful for a forever home. Learn...

6 Ways To Keep Your Pet Fit And Healthy

6 Ways To Keep Your Pet Fit And Healthy

Every pet parent wants his or her dog to be healthy for a lifetime. It's not hard to do! Read our 5 easy tips for dog health --->

7 Ways to Keep Your Dogs Safe This Halloween

7 Ways to Keep Your Dogs Safe This Halloween

Halloween is one night on which many dogs and cats go missing. Don't let your pet become a statistic. These five tips will keep your furbaby safe. --->

Why You Should Market to Pet Parents Using A Multi-Platform Approach

Why You Should Market to Pet Parents Using A Mu...

Struggling to increase conversions and turn them into sales while attracting the attention of repeat customers? We tell you how --->

5 Things To Consider When Creating Customized Pet Products

5 Things To Consider When Creating Customized P...

At PrideBites, we’re experts in designing high-quality merchandise that helps company owners attract the attention of pet parents. To get started, get in touch with our team today!

5 Types Of Pet Parents (And How To Market To Them)

5 Types Of Pet Parents (And How To Market To Them)

Wondering how to make the most out of your marketing budget? Understand the 5 types of pet parents and make products they'd love! Find out how--->

3 Reasons Cause Marketing Should Matter To Your Brand

3 Reasons Cause Marketing Should Matter To Your...

If your company offers pet merchandise or services, you should be engaging in cause marketing. This holds true even if your company is not directly related to animals -- take...

Fun Ways To Celebrate National Dog Week

Fun Ways To Celebrate National Dog Week

National Dog Week is a time to celebrate what your dog means to you. It is also a time to reflect on the ways in which we can improve the...

How A Dog-Related Social Media Post Increased Engagement 

How A Dog-Related Social Media Post Increased E...

We have amazing social proof of how well dog-related social media posts can enhance your reach and your brand recognition among the pet community  PrideBites and Bells Brewery teamed up...

The First-Time Pet Parent's Guide To Caring For A Puppy

The First-Time Pet Parent's Guide To Caring For...

Welcoming a new puppy to the family is an exciting time but it can also be daunting -- especially for first time puppy parents. We have put together a guide...

5 Ways To Make Your Car More Pet-Friendly

5 Ways To Make Your Car More Pet-Friendly

A car trip with furry family members is a fun way to bond. Make sure your pup is safely secured, that you have his snacks, an item from home to...

3 Things To Remember When Choosing A Dog Toy Manufacturer

3 Things To Remember When Choosing A Dog Toy Ma...

Connecting with pet owners is not a novel concept, but many businesses are missing the opportunity to market to this demographic. Finding a pet toy company that understands your brand...

Why Should Your Business Target Pet Owners?

Why Should Your Business Target Pet Owners?

What is the fastest-growing segment of the pet-buying market and what are these pet parents willing to spend on their fur babies? You need to market to those groups who...

5 Proven Tips To Manage Your Hyperactive Pup

5 Proven Tips To Manage Your Hyperactive Pup

There are gentle and positive ways to curb an overly enthusiastic pup's high energy. Find out the five ways you can calm your hyperactive pup --->

7 Tips For Using Social Media To Build Trust With Pet Parents

7 Tips For Using Social Media To Build Trust Wi...

Do your best to appeal to the emotions of pet owners. By doing that you form a real connection. When should you start implementing social media strategies to form those relationships? Read...

3 Reasons Pet Parents Love to Spoil Their Pets (and How Your Brand Can Cater to Them)

3 Reasons Pet Parents Love to Spoil Their Pets ...

The easiest way to appeal to pet lovers is by investing in pet merch for your brand. Cater to pet parents by having branded toys or accessories, Find more ways and to...

4 Reasons Digital Marketing Can Help You Connect With Pet Parents

4 Reasons Digital Marketing Can Help You Connec...

Chances are your ideal pet-loving customer is online shopping right now! Tap into that lucrative market with your branded pet merch. Discover ways to connect with pet parents online --->

Spoil Your Dog With Personalized Pet Toys

Spoil Your Dog With Personalized Pet Toys

It's almost National Dog Day (Aug. 26) and if you're wondering how you can spoil your pet on this special day, we have ideas! How about giving Fido or Fluffy...

Three Of The Most Popular Customized Pet Products

Three Of The Most Popular Customized Pet Products

Brands and breweries know that pet merch is a hot commodity. What are the top three items pet parents seek? Find out inside --->

In The Spotlight With PrideBites CEO Steven Blustein

In The Spotlight With PrideBites CEO Steven Blu...

When we first started the company from our college apartment, we were so excited about the potential of owning a business for our pups that we really didn’t see the...

Watch PrideBites On Shark Tank!

Watch PrideBites On Shark Tank!

We are Pet Parents! Our dogs are our everything and they have since they joined our family back in college and that's why we created a business that highlights our love...

How To Reach Customers This Summer

How To Reach Customers This Summer

Don't let summer festival cancellations caused by coronavirus dampen retail sales. Think outside the box. Host your own summer festival (in a socially-distancing way). Unique ways to do just that...

How To Road-Trip Safely With Your Dog

How To Road-Trip Safely With Your Dog

Summer is road trip time for your customers and their fur-babies. Help keep pets safer in the car. Pet parents connect with brands that think of their pets. Find out...