All About Exercise for Puppies

By Cathryn Adolph, LVT, CCRP, CCFT

Burning Off Energy

Puppies are happy bundles of fluff that are always learning.  With all their exuberance, many owners look to exercise to “burn off energy.” What many of us don’t realize is that repetitive and high impact exercise can cause damage or injury.  Puppies can grow so fast that, for some breeds, it is actually easy to forget they are still growing.  In this blog we will examine types of exercise and give some basic guidelines to help burn off puppy energy in a safe manner.  Continue…

Boat Safety

by: Angelia Oliverei, LVT

Summer time gives families the opportunity to engage in a variety of outdoor festivities and one of the more popular activities is boating. Boating with your dog can be a great way to get out and enjoy the summer weather especially for our water loving companions! Safety is essential when bringing our furry friends onto a boat and knowing what you should bring for your dog can help prevent any issues that could arise. Here are a few tips and tricks you should know before heading out on the open water. Continue…