“Fitness is great for all levels, ages and breeds. Every dog can benefit from fitness,” says Brittni Heywood who is a certified dog trainer, certified professional canine fitness trainer and the owner of Potential Unleashed in the Boise, Idaho region.

It’s time to get physical! Love it or hate it, exercise is just as important for your dog as it is for you. Here is some helpful information and 5 tips to help you and your pup get exercising.

Did you know instantly that your dog was for you as soon as you saw them? When I first met Hannah at Richmond Animal Care and Control, I knew we were meant for each other! We saw a couple dogs first, who didn’t seem to be a good fit. Right before the shelter closed the volunteer said she had one more for us to meet. In walked this medium sized beagle mix. I definitely wasn’t thinking about adopting a hound. But, something seemed different about her. We went home to sleep on it and I couldn’t stop thinking about her all night. As soon as I woke up I told my husband I wanted to go back to get her.

Can we take a minute to talk about something almost every pet parent deals with? Although pet hair and odors are a small price to pay to have our furry ones at home with us, the fuzz and funky smells can sometimes seem overwhelming! My Hannah gets hair everywhere. Her hair isn’t quite as bad as Herc, the akita I grew up with. (I still think I find her hair in places it seems.)

Not all foods are created equal. Have you ever wondered if something was alright for your dog to eat? Here are a list of foods that are healthy for your dog as well as a list of toxic foods they should avoid.

Planning to take your pup swimming this summer - but curious how to make sure they stay safe in the water?

How to keep your dog cool in the summer when it’s hot out.