BaxterBoo's Blog

January 30, 2020

Winter Worries: How to Welcome Home Your New Dog

Dog adoptions are a big deal for you and the dog. As you prepare for the dog’s winter homecoming, here is a guide to help you.

January 28, 2020

7 Ways To Keep Your Dog Active This Winter

Exercise is just as important for dogs as it is for humans, although it may seem a little bit harder to come by in winter. 

January 27, 2020

Training Your Dog to Love Winter Clothes

When the temperatures start dropping and the heavy storms start emerging, it's time to begin the process of unpacking your dog's winter clothes.

January 24, 2020

Change the Life of a Pet and Your Life Will Change Too

National Change a Pet’s Life Day is today! You might be wondering what you can do.

January 23, 2020

How To Prepare Your Home and Pets for Blizzard Conditions

Hearing your local weather report announce an impending storm with blizzard conditions can be highly stressful, especially if you're someone who owns pets.

January 21, 2020

How To Make a Difference on Change a Pet's Life Day

Whether you have owned pets in the past or would like to own one in the future, there's no greater way to honor the country's beloved cats and dogs than to reach out, provide love and show animals that you care by adopting them from a shelter. 

January 20, 2020

How To Participate in Change a Pets Life Day

January 24ths is Change a Pet's Life Day and is dedicated to raising awareness around animal shelters. 

January 19, 2020

Unexpected Places to Take Your Dog During Winter

When the storm clouds roll over the mountains and the frosty chill begins to set in for the winter, you probably anticipate a lot of days spent indoors and bored - and so does your dog. Unfortunately, cold and wet winter weather can curtail your norm

January 17, 2020

7 Winter Activities for Dogs

As a pet parent, you know the winter months can put a halt to normal activities, especially if you live in an area with heavy snowfall. The good news is that are plenty of winter activities you can do with your dog to keep them entertained and out of

January 16, 2020

6 Winter Health Tips for Dogs

Winter can be a magical time of year for some people, and your dog may enjoy it, too. However, just as winter can cause sickness in humans, dogs can become sick in the winter if they are not taken care of properly. Following a list of winter health t

January 13, 2020

Have Fun With Your Pup This Winter With These Activities You Can Do Together

It's getting colder outside and for most pet owners, that may signal a slowdown in doing active things with your dog. It's essential to get your pup daily exercise, so he won't get bored and also to keep him healthy and trim. Once the colder months a

January 12, 2020

8 Tips for Safe Winter Walks

Winter weather often makes it hard to get outside for consistent walks with your dog. This is particularly true when you live in part of the country that is cold, wet, and windy. However, your dog's need for consistent exercise and fresh air doesn't

January 10, 2020

10 Big Winter Fun Ideas for Small Dogs

When the cold weather hits, it can be particularly rough for smaller breeds that don't handle low temperatures well. While your long walks may need a break, you can still have plenty of fun with your tiny pup during the winter. Here are 10 small dog

January 9, 2020

Does Your Dog Experience Seasonal Depression?

A lot of pet owners suffer from depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder during the darker winter months, and there's plenty of reason to believe that these conditions affect dogs as well. You may have noticed that your dog is less active and tends

January 7, 2020

5 New Year's Resolutions for Dogs, Cats and You!

While your pets may not understand what all of the fuss is about, you know that when the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Eve it's beginning of a new chapter. Many people use this as a time for fresh starts, but it's not just for humans anymore. Your p

January 6, 2020

Keep Your Dog Safe During the Winter Months

There are several winter holidays that disrupt normal daily schedules. The changes in temperature and environment can be difficult for your dog. Whether you keep your dog in the house or outside, winter poses several new hazards for your furry friend

January 5, 2020

Grooming Your Dog for Cold Weather

During the winter months, your pet may encounter colder temperatures outdoors and dry, heated air inside. Grooming during this season calls for different solutions for maintaining the condition of your dog’s coat, paws and nails. If you live in