Are pets allowed on Airbnbs? Airbnb is a popular platform that allows individuals to rent out their homes, apartments, or even just a room to travellers. Many people travel with their pets, and the question of whether pets are allowed on Airbnb properties is a common one. The answer is: it depends.  Some Airbnb hosts welcome pets and allow them to stay on their properties. These hosts will often list their properties as “pet-friendly” and may specify certain rules and restrictions, such as the size or breed of the pet. Other hosts may have allergies or other concerns that prevent...

Ways to celebrate special occasions with your dog Whether it’s the holiday season or your dog’s birthday, special occasions are more meaningful when your dog’s also in on the fun. They can sense it, and it adds to their excitement. They always want to be included!  Just like how putting an electric fence excites your dog because they can finally play and train outside, seeing you set up for parties fills them with joy too, as they know that they’ll see more people and might get a taste of delicious food. Here are plenty of ways to celebrate with your...

If your dog loves to play and roam around outdoors, installing an electric dog fence is a good idea. There are times that they’re just full of energy and they want to play outside and investigate everything. You can’t help but worry about their safety. Free roaming dogs can be a danger to themselves and others if they congregate in dangerous places such as the street or driveway.  Electric fencing is one option in keeping your dog in your yard. An electric dog fence is a cost-effective and adaptable barrier intended to keep your dog(s) within your property, and is...

It’s totally normal for dogs to bark, but it can also be a nuisance especially when they bark excessively around strangers. As much as you want to show others how friendly they are when it’s just the two of you playing and training, your dog may not cooperate and start scaring new people away when you’re in public or people drop by Once they see that barking is effective to drive people away, they’ll start doing it every time a stranger is in your house or when they see one outside.  You want to break this habit as early as...

Police dogs are specifically-trained to work with the police and other law enforcement agencies. They go under extensive training to assist their human partners on important tasks.  Not all dogs are fit to become police dogs. There are dogs who are more fit for the fun and ease of domestic life, and there are a number of dog breeds that are commonly trained to become police dogs. Here are popular dog breeds for K9 police dog choices:  German Shepherd Belgian Malinois Labrador Retriever Dutch Shepherd Doberman pinscher Beagle English Springer Spaniel These breeds are popular because of their exceptional working...

Toys keep your dog’s mind and body active. They’re full of energy and they love to play. Toys don’t only keep them entertained, it helps improve their well-being too.  There are different types of toys, but we can classify them into three categories: Non-interactive – these types of toys– like chew toys or plushies– don’t really do anything. But they stimulate your dog’s prey drive, especially squeaky toys. Your dog can love them for years and stay excited when you play fetch with them and these toys day after day. It depends on the dog and the toy.  Co-play –...