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It’s bloody cold out! 5 tips to stay safe in subzero temps!

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January in Minnesota – the land of subzero temps and that’s not even accounting for a breeze. Today’s lovely high: negative something between -1 and -15 pending on where you are bunkered down in the state. And there’s a windchill, which has lovingly dropped the temp to the negative 30s.  Which means that frostbite is possible within 10 to 15 minutes of exposure to the outdoors! EGADS! At least there’s snow on the ground… Here are 5 tips to stay safe in subzero temps! 1. Bunker down in a warm toasty house with ample blankets. This is Blue’s favorite option when […]

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Paws & Fireworks: Keeping Your Dog Safe This 4th of July

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We have entered July with the 4th landing tomorrow! Happy birthday USA! Now there are definitely loads of things that surround the 4th – barbecues, pools, guests, and those booming fireworks from small to big. And we want your dog to stay safe throughout it all.  Dogs & 4th of July tips:  GuestsOMG how exciting that the friend of the friend of the friend is coming over! You may have not seen a plethora of your friends and haven’t had them all over to your house at once in ages, but don’t forget your dog may not have met all

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Celebrate Easter with Your Dog (Plus a Fun Egg Activity!)

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Happy snow covered Easter (as of yesterday, yes this is a day late, whoops!). Kris, Blue & I send our “hoppy” greetings and love. Plastic Egg Activity for Dogs! Did you happen to have plastic eggs, or have they been on hand for generations for children, either yours or for you as a child? (If you don’t have any, run out now and snag some!) Why do you need plastic eggs? For an Easter egg hunt for your dog! (Plus this activity can be done anytime – if it is rainy, snowing, too hot, too cold etc).   Start with clean

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Cozy Canines: Winter Tips for Your Furry Friend

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BRRRRRR! It’s cold out there! And unless your dog is of husky or arctic dog breed lineage, they will feel that chill too! Let us all bundle up in our sweaters and blankets and bunker down until the milder above 30 degree temps arrive (randomly next week is forecasted at… 40 degrees! CRAZY WARM for WINTER in MN!!!) So how do you keep your dog cozy during the winter season, especially when the temps are below freezing? See below! But first…Let’s talk winter temperatures! Water freezes at 32 degrees, which means temps under 32 degrees are considered freezing temperatures. Average

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Hot Days, Cool Dogs: Summer Survival Guide for Pups

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It’s really easy to have a cool dog this summer – especially since we’ve landed in a hot hot humid hot week that reminds us that summer is for lazing about.  First step, AC. Air conditioning. Hot & humid days are rough on us, but they are also rather rough on your pup. Imagine being wrapped in your Great Aunt Val’s floor length fur coat and jogging around the yard. That’s what your dog does on the daily. The thicker your dog’s coat, the more easily your dog can overheat. So crank the AC and lounge indoors with your dog. Early

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