The Doggie Bowl
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FAQ: Why Should you Microchip your Dog?
I often get this question as to the importance of microchipping their dog. It is SO important, especially on holidays where unexpected sounds that may scare your dog like Fourth of July as it significantly increases your chances of finding…
How to Register your Dog to Become a Therapy Dog
If you’re anything like me, there are some days that you can’t imagine getting through without your dog. The type of emotional connection and support dogs can give you wordlessly can’t be matched. That’s why therapy dogs can be so…
New City? No Problem! How to Help Your Dog Adjust
Moving cities can be fun and an opportunity for new adventure, but a lot of us are creatures of habit (our dogs included) and moving can come along with stress! How can you bring your pup along for the adventure…
NYC Realtor Edition: 8 Tips to Navigate Renting in NYC with your Dog
Do you have a dog? Yes? Well, living in NYC with your pooch may be heaven or hell. Gotham City is a tough place but one full of amazing humans – and Dog People are The Best People. Living in…
How to Find the Perfect Dog Walker
It’s not about where you walk, it’s about the soft pitter-patter of your pup’s paws as they stroll joyfully through the neighborhood. Every pooch requires daily exercise in order to maintain their mental and physical well-being. If we’re being realistic,…
8 Best Fruits and Veggies For Your Dog
Our furry family members bring us years of joy and companionship. Feeding them a diet rich in nutritious foods will keep them healthy and happy throughout their lives, which is what every dog owner wants, right? But sometimes you run…
The Pepper Review: 5 Toys For Power Chewers
When Pepper turned six months old, we realized she was not at all like our previous Yorkie. We would try to keep her away from the kitchen by holding a small gate in place with two 15-pound weights, but eventually…
Dear Mary Puppins: My Dog is Ruining Zoom Meetings
Hannah Richter (aka Mary Puppins) is a certified dog trainer and current instructor at Andrea Arden Dog Training in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure to email us at woof@dogspotted.com!
Doggy Birthdays & Gotcha Day!: 6 Ways to Celebrate
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m not talking about Christmas! It’s your fluffy pup’s birthday! You’re not just celebrating them being on Earth, but you’re celebrating your best friend and all of the memories the two…
My Dog Hates Baths! This is How an Experienced Dog Mom Handled It
Does hate baths? Mine too! So much so, my family and I had to come up with some crazy ways to get him clean. I’ll start by telling you about my experience learning how to bathe my dog, and also…