Summer

All dogs need exercise to promote both mental and physical health. However, most owners aren’t sure if their dogs get the right amount or even how much they need. The amount of exercise your dog requires can vary drastically depending on breed, age, weight, and even pre-existing conditions. A couple of laps in your neighborhood might be sufficient exercise for some four-legged family members, but some dogs require much, much more.

Here’s a run-down of 10 types of dogs and their specific exercise requirements.

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Our pets count on us for an awful lot, and that includes keeping them safe in situations they may not fully understand. No pet owner wants to think about their pet experiencing the anxiety and uncertainty of an emergency such as a fire or natural disaster. However, it is always best to be prepared in the event one happens.

Preparing an emergency to-go kit for your pet in advance means it’s always on hand in the event you need it, removing the need to gather items quickly when emergencies happen and the possibility of missing or forgetting vital pet care necessities.

Here’s everything you need to create an emergency to-go kit that will help keep your pet safe in any scenario.

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You may have seen stories in the news recently about dogs who suddenly died after swimming in lakes, ponds or rivers containing blue-green algae. To avoid a similar tragedy happening to your pet, we’ve compiled the following information about this poisonous algae and what you can do to protect your pets. Read post »

We love receiving photos and videos from our DogWatch customers, and have been proudly showing them off on our Facebook and Instagram pages as part of our “DogWatch Dog of the Day” series. 2024 marks 10 years since our very first DogWatch Dog of the Day, and we want to celebrate with you!

Starting Friday, June 21, 2024 through Monday, July 22, 2024, share a photo or video of your pet having fun this summer, and they’ll have a chance to be featured in an upcoming #DogWatchDogOfTheDay post AND you’ll have a chance to win one of two K9 Medic Kits courtesy of DogWatch Inc.!*

It’s super easy to participate – all you need to do is to take a photo or video of your pet enjoying their freedom! There are three ways to share your photos and videos with us:

• Share them our Facebook page or;
• Post them on Instagram and tag us (@DogWatchFence), or;
• Email us your photo or video!

Enter today, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a daily dose of happy pups enjoying their freedom!

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