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It’s Baseball Season, and Dogs are Welcome!

Batter up! Another baseball season is underway, and we’re looking forward to cheering on our favorite teams. In recent years, many ball parks have held events that welcome our furry friends into the stands, too. So this year we’ve rounded up some of these upcoming events sure to delight all you baseball-loving dog owners out there. Check ’em out, and see if your local team has joined the dog-friendly club!
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Margo and Nellie playing with dog toy

5 Outdoor Games to Play with Your Dog Before Summer Ends

Labor Day weekend is here, and while we all love a fun weekend adventure, this end-of-summer holiday is also a bittersweet. So before the days get even shorter and the leaves (and temperatures) fall, we encourage you to get outside with your dog for summer’s last hurrah!

If you’re looking for some ideas for games to play with your dog and the whole family, check out our list below. We’ve included videos, too, and they’re guaranteed to make you smile. Read post »

4th of July Dog

DogWatch’s Guide to a Dog-Friendly Fourth of July BBQ

It’s almost Independence Day in the USA, and folks around the country are preparing for their annual cookouts, picnics and BBQs to be shared with family and friends. Outdoor feasts are a summer staple, and a dog’s dream. “So much yummy food,” says Fido, “and all within reach in my backyard!”

Luckily, there are a number of Fourth of July foods that you can share with your furry family member. DogTails has compiled a dog-friendly BBQ menu to help you put together that special summer bowl just for your pup. These tips will also help you keep an eye out for dangerous foods that dogs should NOT eat on the Fourth (or any other day). As always, pay attention to ingredients, keep servings of the “good” people food small, and don’t leave the food or trash unattended – these are some of the steps to making this a safe and healthy holiday for your dog!

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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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