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Going on vacation is an opportunity to get away from everyday life, recharge your batteries, and spend some quality time with your family! However, vacation often means leaving your four-legged family members behind with a pet-sitter or boarding them in a kennel. 

Wouldn’t it be great if your pup could join in on the fun? Here’s how to plan a vacation with your dog.

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We are nearly two weeks into the new year, and it’s time to ask yourself, honestly: how are those resolutions going? Are you still staying strong, have you thrown in the towel, or do you need a little extra support to meet your goals? Look no further than your four-legged family member!

At DogWatch Hidden Fences, our team thinks that dogs make everything more fun, and that’s why we always have at least a few in the office. We’ve come up with some helpful ideas to energize your resolutions with the help of your pup.

Not only will having your canine companion by your side make resolutions a little more fun, but it can benefit them as well!

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The Holiday season is in full swing, and DogWatch® is here to help you find the perfect gift for the dog or dog-lover in your life and make this Holiday season the best one yet!

The DogWatch® Annual Holiday Gift Guide brings you quality items from small businesses to encourage you to shop local. These gifts aren’t only unique and support small businesses, but they’re sure to impress, delight, and brighten your favorite dog or dog-lover!

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As the middle of summer approaches and temperatures get hot, you want to keep your dog cool. We spend a good portion of the summer months outdoors enjoying the weather and the sun, and our dogs enjoy it just as much as we do! Dogs will enthusiastically take on any summer adventure if it means being able to spend time with their humans. Dogs have much fewer ways to cool down than their two-legged family members, and this can easily result in overexertion and overheating, leading to heatstroke.

Heatstroke in dogs can happen fast and can become dangerous quickly. According to the American Kennel Club: “Early signs of heatstroke include heavy panting and rapid breathing, excessive drooling, dry mucous membranes, bright red gums and tongue, skin hot to the touch, and a higher heart rate. Affected dogs become hyperactive and may have difficulty maintaining balance.” If you believe your dog is suffering from heatstroke, get them to their veterinary provider or the nearest animal hospital immediately.

As with almost any canine medical issue, the best treatment for heatstroke is prevention. Here are a few ways you can help your dog beat the heat this summer. Read post »