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Top Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Patches around Portland: A Training Opportunity for Dog Owners
For most, it is a family tradition to visit the pumpkin patch. As soon as a leaf falls on the ground, we start to research the pumpkin patches we want to visit throughout October. Did you also know that many folks use pumpkin patches as a great training opportunity for their dogs? Have a game…
Read MoreHow to Care for a Blind Dog: Training Tips
Living with a blind dog requires time and patience. Whether your dog is a senior and lost his vision as he aged or your dog was born blind, there are many ways to help him navigate through life. Remember too that your dog’s nose is a very powerful tool and he’ll use this to determine…
Read MoreDog Enrichment: Will Dog Games Help Curb Destructive Behavior?
Dogs are meant to live active lives! Many studies, especially those conductedby zoos, have shown that enriching an animal’s environment improves thepsychological and physical well-being of animals. The co-authors of Beyond Squeaky Toys break down enrichment for animals into six different categories and there are games to consider that may be a good fit for…
Read MorePlease Donate Dog Supplies to Jake n’ Max’s Boxes of Love Event in Memory of Vonnie Harris and For the Love of Senior Animals
For the 6th year in a row, you can donate dog supplies at Three Paws Pet Supply (and our sister stores) for seniors. The store is a donation site for Jake n’ Max’s Boxes of Love and the decorated boxes are filling up! This event is a tribute to the unwavering love of two beloved…
Read MoreGreyhound Adoptions: Q&A with Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest
The Greyhound breed has become increasingly popular over the years and was one of the first breeds at the American dog shows. According to an article in Wide Open Pets, “Historically, Greyhounds have been used as hunters due to their great speed – they are the fastest breed of dog, reaching top speeds of over…
Read MorePets and Climate Change: How Will This Impact them in 2019 and Beyond?
National Geographic tells us when it comes to the state of California, “The state is just hotter and drier than it used to be, and that’s driving a trend toward larger fires.” If the hottest and driest summers have all occurred in the last 20 years then we need to start preparing with at the…
Read MoreLearn to Live in the Moment: Like Our Dogs!
Dogs teach us so many lessons. The most important one may be to learn to live in the moment.Patience is another!An article on PsychCentral.com tells us, “When we give ourselves permission to just be, we can take our time and explore new things, like the dog who sniffs every tree and bush on the block.…
Read MoreBe your dog’s advocate and help boost their immune system this winter with supplements!
The number one job as a pet parent is to promote your dog’s physical AND emotional well-being.Winter can be stressful, and we wanted to share a few ways you can support your dog’s immune system now that the colder temps and rain are here.Some dogs are stressed with guests in their homes during the holidays…
Read MoreTop 5 Dog Tips for Back-to-School
Can you believe it is September? Fall is in the air! We have some suggestions for Autumn flavors to spice up meals and how to keep bored dogs happy now that everyone is back to school and busy!Also, we want your four-legged fur friends to be fall-ready with rain gear, and winter coats so read…
Read More6 DIY Craft Projects for Shelter Animals
July 21 is National Craft for Local Shelters day! And was started by Sew Doggy Style back in 2012. Each of the below crafts has been pinned by various influencers and bloggers and complete directions and materials are listed in their post. These are some of our faves on Pinterest but there are so many…
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