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Who says camping in the great outdoors is just for humans, taking your dog camping with the family is one of the best experiences your canine can have. After smelling the same smells and hearing the same sounds, they too get tired of the monotony. Who doesn't benefit from fresh air and new experiences?
Summer is usually a time of rest, relaxation, vacations and fun activities for the whole family - which often includes the family dog as well. However, just like any other season, summer has its own hazards which you need to look out for such as sunburn, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. These are specific hazards that can threaten not only humans, but animals as well. Unfortunately, many dogs are exposed to these serious dangers all too often. Dogs often get locked up in cars while their owner just "runs into the store for a minute". That "minute" (which is usually more like 10 to 20 minutes) can mean the difference between life and death for your pooch. Don't be regretful after something horrible happens. Take some simple precautions and actions to prevent these hazards from happening to your pet.
You are the center of your dog's universe. It is a weighty responsibility. You probably give your dog food, medical care, exercise, shelter and affection. But have you ever considered what your dog may truly need that you neglect? I think we love our dogs so much because they seem so like us in so many ways. We can see them feel joy and pain just like us. Things that we so admire in humans such as loyalty, trust and a boundless joy are so abundant in our dogs that we cannot help but love them. But loving our dogs means more then simply showering them with treats and kisses. We must respect that in being so like us humans that they need purpose beyond living for food and shelter.
It is often a great shock when a new dog owner finds their puppy mounting their leg; most new dog owners have no idea what to do when this happens. Sometimes the dog owner will quickly retract their leg and tell the dog no, while other times the dog owner believes that ignoring the behavior and letting the behavior dissipate on its own is the best course.
Dogs get lost. It's a simple fact of life. Whether they take a wrong turn after chasing a neighborhood cat and loose their way or they get separated from their owners following a major disaster, such as a hurricane, the reality is they don't always come home. Often, the reason for this is they are found, but the owner cannot be located.
