If you have accepted the challenge of eating healthier these days by cutting back on additives and preservatives in your food and you want to find safe treats that fit your new eating habits for your dog as well, continue reading for some great ideas. These healthy treats can help you bond with your best friend, distract him from less desireable behaviors, and reward him for a job well done. Besides that, he may flip for the many flavors and variety! Move over frozen broccoli and peas. Now, there are some new treat alternatives in the house!

• by Sophie's Circle
• Jun 15, 2019

If your husband, father or father-in-law is experiencing depression, high stress levels or a decrease in physical activity, it might be time to consider adopting a dog for a Father's Day. In this article, we will explore how adopting a canine friend can add a sense of purpose, independence and structure to one's daily life as well as relieve tension and anxiety. Read on to find out if a great dad in your life might benefit from a new furry best friend.

• by Sophie's Circle
• Jun 01, 2019

In 2018, over $72 billion were spent on pets in the United States. With consumers buying so many pet products, it is no wonder dog toys often take up an entire aisle at the pet store and the choices seem limitless online. So, when you have just adopted a dog into your family, it can be hard to know which options are best for him or her. Here, we will delve into what makes the most popular dog toys so loved by answering five questions.

• by Sophie's Circle
• May 15, 2019

Adopting a new dog into the family can create quite a chaotic experience at bathtime, depending on the personality, training or experience level with bathing, and overall grooming needs of your pet. The good news is dogs can be trained with a loving patient approach and some positive reinforcement tools to overcome some of the fears of bathing, and it all starts with making the bathtime event a more enjoyable process. Here are some tips to get you on the road to turning bathtime blues into bathing cheers.

• by Sophie's Circle
• May 01, 2019