DogWatch office dogs Biz the black Lab and Nellie the Australian Shepherd

5 Tips for a Happy Summer With Your Dog

The DogWatch dogs LOVE summer. Biz the Lab likes to go swimming at lunchtime. Lucy the Pug mix loves to go to Maine to visit family. Nellie the Aussie loves to roll around in the freshly cut grass. And Gizmo the Papillon puppy? He loves EVERYTHING about summer, especially his Friday trips to DogWatch to see his new friends!

In honor of our summer-loving pups, the DogWatch team has pulled together our top 5 tips to help make your summer a perfect one for you and your dog. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the sunshine!
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DogWatch's 2015 Summer Reading List book covers

2015 Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers

Looking for a new beach book? How about a gift for Father’s Day? Or just looking for a good story to jump into on a hot summer day? Then check out this year’s DogWatch Summer Reading List, featuring a selection of novels, non-fiction and humor titles all centering on our favorite subject – DOGS! Pick one up and let us know what you think in the comments or on Facebook. Happy reading!
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DogWatch Dealers Pete Harvey and Eugene Harwell (with his family)

Firefighters Make Great DogWatch Dealers!

“A lot of firefighters have something that they do away from the fire station,” says Eugene Harwell, a retired firefighter from Huntsville, Alabama and founder of DogWatch Hidden Fence of Northern Alabama. In a 2013 survey, 16% of firefighters had a second job, making it the occupation with the second highest percent of multiple jobholders. The DogWatch Dealer team includes a number of firefighters who have become DogWatch Hidden Fence Dealers, and we spoke to two of them to get their perspective on building their second career.

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Lagotto Romagnolo, Boerboel and Miniature American Shepherd

7 New Breeds to Compete in 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Recently, the Westminster Kennel Club announced the seven new dog breeds that will compete in next year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, one of the most famous dog shows in the world. These seven new participants include four herding dogs, one working dog, one sporting dog and one hound. Many of these breeds are new to us, too, so we’ve gathered some fun facts about each of the new faces of Westminster. Enjoy, and good luck to all the dogs next February in New York City!
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