Here on DogTipper, you’ll see a lot of photos of our dogs on our twice-daily walks or enjoying a getaway at a dog-friendly location. When they’re in our yard–or at a fenced, off-leash dog park–our dogs are off leash. However, any other time, you’ll always see them on leash. Although I love off-leash training and …
Living in the country, skunks are a fact of life for us. We rarely see them, although I know they live on the hill and in the gullies on the back part of our property. I’ve never had to de-skunk our dogs but, if your dog does get sprayed by a skunk, we have some …
How do I get my dog to stop barking and trying to chase cars while she’s on the leash? I’m afraid she’ll slip out of her harness or collar and get hit. We adopted her 1-1/2 years ago at the age of 4. She used to sit inside the sun porch of her old home …
Are you wondering how to keep your dogs cool as the calendar edges toward summer? Hot weather doesn’t have to mean an end to fun with your dog–but you do need to take some precautions to keep your dog safe. We have a lot of practice keeping our dogs cool on hot days, whether we’re …
Spring and fall months mean snakes–and, in many areas, that means venomous snakes. Did you know that in the US about 90 percent of snakebites occur between April and October? Of course, those months are also the best times to be out walking your dog–so it’s important to avoid snake bites–and know what to do …
I always carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my purse and another in my dog walking bag–so I always keep some on hand. Of course, my little stockpile has now become depleted so I’ve been looking online for some easy DIY hand sanitizer recipes that I can use not only to kill germs …
We received a Kwikset SmartKey Lock for our review. Whether you want an easy way to secure your home when you go out for dog walks without carrying your keys–or you want to provide a pet sitter or dog walk access to your home without handing over the key, you might have looked at the …
This post is sponsored by GROOM Bathing Tablets. Let’s face it: winter weather is tough. Whether you’re simply facing colder temperatures or battling with snow and ice, winter is difficult on us all–and that includes our dogs. Here are 10 tips to make sure you and your dog are walking in a winter wonderland that’s …