Hot Dog Blog

It's true, July 5th is the busiest day of the year for pet shelters.  Fireworks, food at BBQs, and simple lack of attention cause more pets ot be injured on this day than any other.  A few basic rules can help save your pet from injury or worse.  Here is a quick, 1 page printout to use at your next BBQ, party, event, beach bonfire, or other Summer season gathering.  Share it with your guests so they can help keep t...

Every dog breed at there has their own look. Long or curly fur, brown or hazel eyes, black or pink paw pads—every dog is his own representation of what it is to be a dog. Take a look at the Peagle. A crossbreed between the Pekingese and Beagle, the Peagle is a small, spotted pooch known widely for its affection and penchant for cuddles. To introduce the world to the fun and cute personality of your pup, investing in personalized dog ta...

You had been wanting to adopt a dog for a long time, but waited until you were in a position to take good care of the pup. After bringing your new furry bundle of joy home, you want to do all that you can to give him a great life. As far as you knew, every dog loves a long walk, but for whatever reason, your new playmate isn’t feeling it. You’ve tried different dog collars and dog leashes, you’ve tried training him with treats, but...

Times of celebration call for some new duds. It’s the perfect excuse to buy that dress you’ve been eyeing or to get that boyfriend blazer that has never, ever been on sale. It’s almost as though special occasions call for a new outfit. I mean think about it—wasn’t one of the exciting things about Easter as a kid (a part from the awesome egg hunt) wearing your new Easter outfit to church that Sunday morning? As that old saying goes, “the...

It’s hard to pinpoint why certain things make us afraid. There are lots of explanations and theories as to why each of us experience fear in different situations. As pet parents, we seem to become more brave when our dog cowers at the sound of a garbage truck driving by or is startled when he hears the ping! of an incoming text message on our cell phones. For dogs who are very sensitive to sounds, getting the right pet ID tag is c...