Dog Training

Margo the Golden in the garden

DogWatch’s Dog-Friendly Gardening Checklist

Spring is here at last, and we bet all the green-thumbed folks out there can’t wait to get back to work on their gardens! Of course, your dog is also excited to spend more time outdoors. Gardening plus dogs – not always a winning combination. So how do we prevent our beloved pets from stomping on, digging up, or otherwise destroying all that hard work? Try this 8-step checklist we’ve pulled together to help ensure that this year you and your dog will fully enjoy your beautiful backyard!

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New Year’s Resolutions: DogWatch Office Dogs Edition

The dogs of DogWatch HQ – including Shiloh the Cockapoo, Lucy the Chug, Brodie the Dachshund, Biz the black Lab and Aussies Millie, Jazz and Nellie – star in our latest video, sharing their New Year’s Resolutions for 2016.

Does your dog have a New Year’s Resolution? Share it in the comments. Happy New Year everybody!

Man hiking at waterfall with yellow lab

Adventure Time: DogWatch’s Checklist for Hiking with Your Dog

Are you planning a hike with your dog? Great idea! Hiking is a wonderful way to get some exercise, explore the outdoors and bond with your pup. Before you hit the trail, though, we’ve put together a checklist to make sure you are prepared for your big adventure.
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Two Old English Sheepdogs

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Deaf Dogs

The last full week of September is Deaf Dog Awareness Week. This week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful deaf dogs out there, who are living full and diverse lives as beloved family pets, therapy dogs, dog athletes, adoption advocates, and more. Here are five things you may not know about deaf dogs, and all the things they are capable of! Read post »