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What to Know About Getting a Small Breed Dog

Small dogs are known for being cute, docile pets

If mastiffs, German shepherds and other big dogs aren’t your style, and you’re thinking about getting a small dog, there are some things to prepare yourself and your home for to make the transition a smooth one. Just Because They’re Small, Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Have to Train Small dogs have a reputation for being […]

Making Sure Your Dog Gets Enough Exercise in Winter

Exercise for your dog in the winter

When it gets cold outside, it makes sense that most of us avoid heading out for long dog walks multiple times a day. While your dog probably doesn’t mind staying inside where it’s warm, it’s still important to make sure that they get enough exercise all season long. Follow our tips to make sure that […]

What to Do About a Dog Who Has Separation Anxiety

Having a dog can be great—until you have to leave the house, that is. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, you might feel overwhelmed about what to do or how to calm your dog down. Separation anxiety can seemingly come from nowhere—even if you got the dog when it was a puppy and it […]

Unique Ways to Get Your Dog to Exercise More

Dog Exercise Tips from Cruisin’ Canines

If your dog could lose a few of the old L-Bs, it’s time to think about doing more for your pal than taking him on a slightly longer walk a few times a week. If you’re looking for better ideas for getting your dog to run around some more, check out these helpful tips. Go […]

How to Prepare Your Home for a New Dog

Tips for Preparing Your Home for a Dog

If you’re preparing to get a new dog, either through adoption or a breeder, you’ll want to take some measures to protect your home and get your space ready for your new companion. Past simply buying things like dog food, a bed, a leash and other essentials, there are some things you may not even […]

How to Make Sure Your Dog Gets Enough Exercise in Winter

To accomdate the cold start with short but frequent walks

Photo Credit: 1.ytimg.com Outdoor exercise isn’t the only place that your dog can get some activity in. Play fetch inside—this is especially great if your home or apartment has a long hallway. You can also bring your pooch to a dog-owners meet-up ahere sometimes, an indoor play space is rented out for people to get […]

The Importance of Your Dog’s Exercise Routine

It’s a well-known fact that a tired dog is a well-behaved dog, but unfortunately, a lot of owners don’t have enough time or enough motivation to keep their dogs properly exercised. A dog’s exercise routine is crucial to his or her overall well being, for several reasons. What Is Considered Exercise? Although you may consider […]

The Importance of Routine Dog Exercise

Most dog owners and/or trainers may understand the importance of routine exercise for dogs, but simply put, routine mental and physical activity for a dog is just as important to the dog’s lifestyle as activity is for humans. Many dog owners who live in the city rely on dog walking services in Chicago because they […]

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