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How to Keep Your Dog Cool During the Summer

July 21, 2020 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Keep your dog cool during the summer with these tips and items that will help them chill out, stay safe, and have some outdoor fun in the sun!

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We’re in the middle of a heatwave with feels like temps reaching over 100 degrees. We’ve traded days in the sun for days spent inside with the air conditioner blasting. Just letting the dog outside feels like a chore during these hot and humid days! The air is thick and the heat is intense. It’s not only dangerous for people, but our pets, too.

But even summer days outside of a heatwave can be dangerous for your pet. It’s important to keep your dog safe and cool during the summer. Hunter likes to stay outside with us a lot, so we’ve come up with some fun ways to keep him happy and cool.

How to Keep Your Dog Cool During the Summer

There are a whole bunch of ways you can still enjoy the summer while keeping your dog cool. It’s definitely better to keep them inside during heatwaves to avoid heat stroke and other problems. You should take your dog for a walk in the morning or in the evening when the temps have gone down and the pavement is cooler (if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws).

I’ve made it a habit to spray Hunter with the hose in the morning while I’m outside watering my plants. He loves chasing the hose water and is always up for a cool treat like ice cubes or frozen berries! We also have a kiddie pool for him to play around in that doubles as his outdoor bathtub when it’s time for him to get cleaned up.

If your dog loves being outside with you during the summer, these items will help them stay happy, hydrated, and cool!

How do you keep your dog cool during the summer?

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15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies

July 7, 2020 by Jessica 1 Comment

Throw your dog the cutest birthday celebration ever with these 15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies including balloons, banners, toys, and treats!

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Hunter is going to be five years old in exactly one week! That’s 35 in dog years! For Hunter’s first birthday, I made homemade pupcakes for him and my sister’s dog (who was also turning one that year). It wasn’t a full blown puppy birthday party, but it was a fun to make a special occasion for some of the family pups! Honestly, for all of the dogs we have in the family (close to 10!), we could throw a big dog birthday bash!

I know. Some people might think throwing a big birthday party for your dog is a little silly. But I think it’s a cute way to show your dog how much you love them! It’s always fun to see them get so excited over things and watch them play with other dogs. Of course, Hunter’s a weird dog and I’d probably have to invite the neighbor’s cats to our party (he loves them!).

15 Best Dog Birthday Party Supplies

If you want to show your dog a little extra love on their next birthday, check out these fun dog birthday party supplies! Make them a celebration to remember with party balloons, hats, cake, toys, and more! Don’t forget to make some puppy party favors for your special guests!

Have you ever thrown your dog a birthday party?

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12 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog

January 23, 2020 by Jessica 2 Comments

Show your fur-ever Valentine how much you love them with one of these Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog including treats, toys, and more!

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My husband might be my forever Valentine, but my dog is definitely my fur-ever Valentine! The hubs and I both compete for Hunter’s love and affection, which my husband usually gets his share of when he comes home from work. But I get my fair share of attention from Hunter (sometimes too much when I’m trying to get work done) when we’re together during the day. Between the love we give him and the toys and treats we buy him, Hunter is a spoiled rotten, little beast, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Hunter’s toy basket is already overflowing (and let’s not even talk about the storage box filled with toys up in the attic). Since I added a couple more friends to his mountain for Christmas, I won’t be giving him any toys for Valentine’s Day. But he goes through treats pretty fast, so he’ll probably end up with another bag or two for Valentine’s Day.

Hunter has his favorites, when it comes to treats, but he definitely doesn’t discriminate. And I love when I can find holiday themed treats for him! If you’re looking to treat your dog for Valentine’s Day, check out these gift ideas! They include everything from treats, toys, and even some Valentine’s Day gear they can wear!

12 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog

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12 Fall Dog Toys, Treats, and More

October 30, 2018 by Jessica 1 Comment

If your dog loves all the best things about fall, too, they’re bound to love these 12 fall dog toys, treats, and more including pumpkin, plaid, leaves, and apples!

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Does your dog like hitting the hiking trail with the family, taking rides with you to Starbucks, tagging along to the orchard, or sharing apple and pumpkin treats with you? Well, your dog might just be basic AF!

Okay. So maybe your dog really isn’t “basic AF.” All kidding aside, there are some really adorable fall treats and toys that you can buy for your dog so they can enjoy everything about the season, too!

You’ve got to have a cozy flannel shirt and some warm boots when heading outside to enjoy the crisp, fall weather! Now your pup can have them in bandana, shirt, and plush form! Your dog can also enjoy a PSL dog toy and chow down on seasonal treats like apple biscuits and pumpkin pup-pie! Love fall foliage? There are a bunch of pretty leaf print products, too!

12 Fall Dog Toys, Treats, and More

Hunter loves cooler weather and seasonal fall treats just as much as I do! I’ve made him his very own homemade pumpkin treats and he loves going hiking with us to check out the changing leaves. We share everything with our dog. It’s nice to be able to share everything we love about the changing seasons with him, too!

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