Ruffin’ It
Tips for Summertime Camping with Dogs
Tips & Tricks
“Paws” for a Beer with Your Bestie
San Diego is home to hundreds of restaurants and breweries that welcome well-behaved dogs. These 10 tips will help make the experience a breeze for both you and your buddy.
A Home of Their Own
All animals need shelter, whether that’s in our homes as pets or in the wild. As humans continue to encroach on wild animals’ natural habitats, it’s important that animal lovers…
The Solution to Problem Behavior
Banish bad habits: barking, escaping, digging, destruction and more FLIP THE SCRIPT Unfortunately, bad behavior is one of the most common reasons dogs get returned to shelters. But many frustrating problems…
Endless Summer
San Diego is a pet-friendly city year-round, but in the summer we really shine. With four dog beaches, an abundance of pet-friendly patios and special happy hours for our four-legged friends, the summer fun seems endless. Check out these tips for furry fun in the sun.
Keep kids safe
Since kids are the most common victims of dog bites, it can be useful to remind them that dogs are a lot like people, or their siblings: We all need…
Stay Fit with Your Pet
Work on your beach body and get in some tail-wagging time at once with these pet-friendly exercise classes.
Heat-Beating Treats
Chill your pets out this summer with these easy ideas Pupsicles Yogurt-dipped strawberries. Just cut off the stems and leaves, dip in plain yogurt (no sugar added), place on…
Training Tips
Training your dog takes time and commitment. It takes some effort to teach your dog the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Be aware of the behaviors you’re enforcing. Reward…
Solutions to common causes of dog relinquishment
Problem behaviors can lead new owners to bring their pets back, but often there are simple fixes that can help prevent the heartbreak of returning your pet. Excessive Barking The best…
Dear Tabby
Q: My new dog has lots of energy. What are the best ways to make sure he gets the exercise and attention he needs? A: Exercising your pup both physically and mentally…
Teaching your old dog…
WELL, YOU KNOW Not only can you teach old dogs new tricks, but you should! Learning new things in old age is just as important for a dog’s mental and…