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Tweet Here at DogGeek we do a lot of work with animal rescues and spay/neuter clinics. While working with rescues, we’ve seen our share of lost dogs. Most of the time if they just had tags or were microchipped they could have found their home quickly. We wanted to share these ID tags that we [...]
Tweet The trees and flowers are blooming and your allergies are taking over. This could mean only one thing, it’s spring! While spring is a great time to get out in the yard and celebrate with your family, there are some potential hazards for your dog. Easter brings celebration but it also brings a lot [...]
Tweet Your dog love you unconditionally so why not spend some extra time this weekend with your best friend? Here’s a few ways that you can spoil your pup. Road Trip! Who doesn’t love one? Get out of town for the weekend or night. Find a dog friendly hotel to spoil your buddy. Spend some [...]
Tweet St. Patrick’s Day, the day when the whole world become’s Irish for one day. While drinking green beer is fun, please remember these tips to ensure that your best friend has a great day too! Green beer and green cocktails are great, until the next day, but they are never great for your dog. [...]
Tweet All pets can get hypothermia in cold weather but short haired, young/old, skinny and diabetic dogs are more susceptible. Look for the following signs if you think your dog might be suffering. Sluggishness Shallow, slow breathing Unresponsiveness Excessive whining & shivering Anxiousness Dilated blood vessels Low body temperature Drop in pulse Drop in blood [...]
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker We all need exercise to stay healthy, no matter what the weather forecast says, especially dogs! Here’s some indoor games you can play to get your pooch off the couch, get moving, and to keep him from being bored on dreary days. Hide and seek with favorite toys [...]
Tweet The holidays are a fun and hectic time for all of us, including the family pet, and . Here are some tips to make your trip safe and worry free. Get their ya-ya’s out before you get in the car! A tired dog is a happy dog. Take them for a walk or to [...]
Tweet Many years before dog-shaming.com took off people have shaming their dogs in Halloween costumes. I know… I know… but your dog likes it. Let’s face it, no one wants to be forcefully dressed up in clothes they didn’t pick out. Now, we’re not judging because we’ve put the fair share of costumes our dogs [...]
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Whether you’re a family with a few dogs already, experiencing empty nest syndrome, or simply looking for something meaningful to do, fostering a dog can be a source of great joy in your life. There are many reasons why you should consider being a dog foster family that [...]
Tweet Summer is here and and the dog parks are full. A lot of times when we go we get caught up in the moment watching all the other cute dogs and talking to their people. Remember these dog park etiquette/rules to make your visit better. Obey the rules. Always obey the regulations posted at [...]
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Michael McCamish You don’t have to adopt/foster all the animals, have a lot of money or be a petexpert to help your local animal shelter out, there are pleanty of other ways. Below is a list of things that you can do at almost any shelter that we can guarantee [...]
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker With 78.2 million dogs in this country (according to the 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey), that’s a lot of dog poop (about 10 million tons!). Waste removal is a part of every dog owner’s life, both on the go and at home, and probably not a subject that [...]
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Well, it’s no surprise that running a dog rescue is an enormous task. It makes sense that rescues can always use volunteer help with cleaning, feeding, bathing, walking, and caring for the dogs who reside there. But there are also unlimited possibilities for alternative volunteer support that you [...]
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker With all the media attention on “regularity” and yogurt companies claiming to help you in the regulation process, it’s no surprise that our pooches have similar digestive issues, especially as they age. It used to be that a full belly was a happy belly, but as we get [...]
Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Have you ever been told, “You look sad?” Well, it’s not just your friends who can see it on your face, your pooch knows too! We’ve all felt that our dogs can sense what kind of mood we are in, but now one of the ways in which [...]
