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Ask a Vet: 5 Things you didn’t know about seasonal allergies for dogs
Seasonal allergies for dogs might look something like this: After a pleasant spring day of admiring the cherry blossoms in Central Park, it is time for a good night’s rest. Your fluffy best friend jumps onto the base of the…
NYC Dog Trainer shares 5 Tips for any NYC Dog
When living in a busy urban environment like NYC, it’s important that we are versed in all things dog before adding a member to our family! We talked to Tess Marty, a NYC dog trainer, and she’s going to be…
Top 3 Things to Know Before Adopting a Tripawd
Whether you’ve ever had or met a Tripawd, you’ve surely seen inspirational photos and videos of amputee dogs living life to the fullest. A little bit of Tripawd awareness, however, can help make life easier on three legs for dogs…
FAQ: Why do Dogs Lick their Paws?
Dogs have many behaviors which, as pet parents, we often ignore or deem as normal. However, sometimes our dogs are trying to tell us something. Like, when they lick their paws, although sometimes normal (see below when this is considered…
5 Things to Consider Before Bringing Home a Labrador Retriever (Bonus tip at the end!)
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. With their friendly personalities and quick-to-learn training ability, these pups make wonderful companions for so many people! They are also frequently used as working dogs and…
8 Things to Know Before Adopting a Border Collie
Thinking of bringing home a dog? Yay, you! While the idea of adopting one is exciting, it can also be confusing given the number of breeds and personalities there are out there. Speaking of different breeds, people seem to absolutely…
Dog Walker Advice: 3 Ways to Handle Seasonal Changes for your Dog
Professional dog walking is one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. I absolutely love setting my own schedule, being outside, and getting to spend my days with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Most mornings, I wake up happy…
Walk 2 Miles 2 Save Lives: Staten Island
This past weekend, Dog Spotted’s First Annual Walk 2 Miles 2 Save Lives Walk-A-Thon kicked off with a bang! On the first day, the incoming storm spared New York City dog parents, and those who braved the weather were rewarded…
5 Awesome Reasons to Get a Dog
As I sit here with my girl Luna’s head on my lap making it impossible to type, and my boy Jack catching a snooze not more than a foot away, I can’t help but wonder what life would be like…