How To: Tips to Have your Dog Board like a Pro
The email you’ve been hoping for all day- your dog’s boarding stay at District Dogs is approved! Now what? Don’t be a stranger! If your dog’s first boarding stay is coming up, especially if it’s for more than a night or two, we strongly recommend bringing your dog for daycare a handful of times leading up to […]
MAKE ROOM FOR BUDDY: YOUR GUIDE TO BRINGING HOME A RESCUE PET
At Redfin, we know that the final touch on making your house a home is adding a new pet! Many people find the newest member of their family is a rescued pet. Adopting a rescue cat or dog is a big responsibility. You aren’t just adding to your family; you are quite literally saving a life. Rescues […]
How To Be A Great Pet Owner When You’re A Busy Professional
Photo via Pixabay by Alexis Author: Jessica Brody Pets are wonderful companions, and for those who live alone they can be a great way to have a friendly, loving face waiting at home at the end of a long day. There are many things to think about before getting your first pet, however, and your […]
Rat Poison Warning in Columbia Heights/Park View
Due to the proliferation of rats in the Columbia Heights and Park View neighborhoods, some residents have taken matters into their own hands by laying rat poison traps throughout the area. Many of these traps, however, were not placed in pet-safe locations and several neighborhood dogs have already taken trips to the emergency room after […]
Helping Your Dog Adjust to New Environments
Since adopting my dog in July 2015, he and I have shared three different apartments with six different people and spent a number of weeks at my parents’ house. Needless to say, I’ve picked up some strategies for helping Brody adjust to new environments. I hope they can help you and your dog as well! […]
Winter Preparation Tips for Happy Dogs
It’s that time again! Temperatures are falling, the hot cider is flowing, and you’ve already heard enough holiday music to last you the year. With the changing weather it’s also time to protect your pup from the snow and ice. Here are a few winter preparation tips to get you started: Keep walks short! Although […]
Exploring the benefits of dog daycare: why it might be your pup’s perfect fit!
We all know the feeling: you’re ready to leave for work and, as you grab your keys and start for the door, you catch your dog’s gaze. Those sweet, big eyes make it so hard to leave and, if we could, we’d all rather spend the day at home with our furry friends, making sure […]
National Pet Fire Safety Day
by Kathryn Weston July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day Although planning for disaster may be the furthest thing from your mind this summer, fire prevention and safety are vital to protecting your beloved pets in the event of a house fire. National Pet Fire Safety Day was established in 2008 by the American Kennel Club® and ADT Security […]
The Danger of Retractable Leashes
Although the ancient Greeks and Egyptians created leashes for their pets, it wasn’t until much later that the first U.S. patent for a specialized dog leash appeared. Since then, the pet industry has quickly expanded and with it the leash options available to pet owners. One such restraint, the retractable leash, was patented in 1908 and its popularity still persists today. […]
