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February 7, 2022

Pups are Smiling for Dog Dental Month!

February is Canine Dental Month, one that sets out to emphasize just how essential dental health is for your pup. Your pet is wont to use their mouth a whole lot; eating, playing with toys, licking their favorite human in the world, and a whole range of other activities. Seeing how busy this mouth gets, it is, therefore, no surprise that a great deal of attention has to be paid to dental health. This article covers the importance of canine dental health: Curbing Bad Breath Just like in humans, regular eating without proper mouth cleaning leads to a buildup of …

February 2, 2022

Including Your Dog in Your New Year’s Resolution

It is that time of the year when people start making notes about their year: highlights of the year, mistakes they made, things they would do better the following year, etc. Having a new year’s resolution is a good idea because it keeps you on your toes, gives you the needed energy to achieve your goals quicker and gives you accomplishments to be proud about. Now, let us talk about your new year’s resolution as a dog owner. One mistake that many pet owner’s make is forgetting to include their pets in their plans for the new year. You might …

January 27, 2022

Exercising With Your Pup in 2022

Dogs love to be a part of your daily routines! From taking long walks to home workouts to hiking in the woods or even simpler things such as going to get the mail or even making dinner. Since they always love to be included in these activities, why not include them in the healthy ones that would benefit them as well? Keeping your dog active by involving them in physical and mental exercises for one helps to prevent boredom. A bored pup with no means of burning off energy could easily become destructive or even depressed. A daily or weekly …

January 18, 2022

Leash and Harness Training For The New Year

Asides trimming their nails, leash manners is perhaps the next most difficult thing to get dogs to learn. While a head harness might get your pup to stop pulling on their leash, you would still need to conduct lots of training for proper walking and stopping at the right time. This is why the best time to start training a puppy is early. Instill good habits in your furry friend when they are still little, so that when they are older, they would be a well-mannered pet. Tips to Leash Train Your Dog Introduce your dog to the harness and …

January 11, 2022

Best Puppy Names for 2022

Taking out time to choose a good name to call your puppy is important, as the little thing is going to keep bearing it for the rest of their life. Also, Since you would be using it a lot, you should pick a name that is easy for your pet to recognize -more consonant and long vowel sounds-, and one that you can proudly call out in public or put on a name tag. Best Puppy Names to Give Your Pet More often than not, people name their pets after characters in movies, foods, drinks, sports celebrities or random human …

January 3, 2022

Dream Tails In the Community

Dream Tails stores pride themselves on giving back to the community that has given so much to us in terms of patronage and trust. It is mainly for this reason that we run several charity programs and events to touch the lives of several people/pets across different states where our stores are located. Here are details of some of the different programs that we are involved in: Safari Stan’s Children’s Charities by Dream Tails This charity program was officially launched for children in 1994, and we currently have two organizations.For the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, since 1998, Dream Tails has helped bring over 850 pet-related …

November 20, 2021

Is Your House Puppy Proof For The Holidays?

Christmas is the time to deck the halls with boughs of holly. But as a new puppy owner, should you? In getting your house ready for the holidays, you want to make sure that you don’t cause any hazard to your new puppy. You don’t want Rex getting hurt because of some decorations. Consider these safety tips to puppy proof your house during the holidays: Keep Unsafe Food Out of ReachYou probably know that chocolates are a no-go. But those are not the only Christmas foods that are harmful to your puppies. Some of the foods to avoid include: Coconut …

November 19, 2021

Introducing Your Pet to Strangers

As a pet parent, if you’re going to be having guests in the house with your pet present, then this is an essential step. Ideally, the socialization process should begin as soon as your pup comes home. Invite friends and family over, and have them interact with your pup so that he gets used to the feel of other people outside of yourself. Pups have different personalities and would naturally react differently when meeting strangers for the first time. So, whether the meeting is outdoors or indoors, here are 5 steps to help you ace pet-human introductions: Stay On Top …

November 16, 2021

This Is Why You Need A French Bulldog

Are you looking for a friendly and cute puppy? Look no further! Why? Because the French Bulldog is the perfect breed for you. The French bulldog, or the Frenchie as some prefer to call him, is one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world today. A lot of celebrities like Lady Gaga, Dwayne Johnson, Hugh Jackman, John Legend and David Beckham are all parents to French bulldogs. Considering his distinct and irresistible looks, it’s no surprise that a lot of people love the Frenchie. But that’s just one of the several other qualities that makes the Frenchie …

November 8, 2021

Autumn Is Definitely Best Season For Fur Baby Photos

Everyone loves autumn, especially puppies. Many will agree that autumn is the most beautiful season of the year. It starts out with the leaves on the trees turning bright and brilliant.Shortly after that, the leaves begin to fall on the ground and everyone’s lawn is covered in a beautiful array of autumn colors.Puppies enjoy this time of the year because they get to chase the falling leaves and play in the raked heap of leaves. Daisy definitely enjoys running through the leaves and hiking through the gorgeous autumn landscape.However, that’s not all you can do. You can make beautiful memories …

November 4, 2021

Planning for an Extended Trip Featuring Your Pet

Going on an extended trip with your pup can be a pretty exciting adventure. The sights going by can be an incredible one for your pup, and you get to enjoy the warm companionship. Short trips are more typically advised, however, there’s no harm in taking a long one provided you plan and pack all the supplies that you would be needing on the trip. This piece covers everything 4 need-to-know tips for your upcoming extended human-canine trip: Help Your Pup Adjust At least 1 or 2 months before your extended trip, start getting your pup familiar with the car. …

October 21, 2021

Correcting Bad Habits in Your Pup

Pups might be soft and fluffy and loving and represent everything good about the world. However, believe it or not, sometimes, they can be less than perfect. Sometimes, they exhibit less-than-pleasant behavior and the best move in situations like this is to nip it in the bud. You don’t want your once-adorable puppy growing up to become a misbehaving adult. So, here’s are 5 tips to help with correcting bad habits in your pup: Training Well-trained pups seldom exhibit bad behavior, so training is key. Commands like ‘come’, ‘sit’, ‘lie down, are the building blocks for encouraging good behavior. Using …

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