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LATEST ARTICLES ( 31 )

• 8 Tips to Foil Fido’s Fear of Fireworks

  

  Fireworks and fourth of July celebrations go hand in hand, but although we may oooh and aaah at the spectacular sights exploding in the sky, our dogs typically... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Beating the Heat with Your Pooch During the Dog Days of Summer

  

  The summer is finally here and with it comes the warmer weather that we’ve longed for during the icy winter months.  We may be perfectly content with hot sunny... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Father’s Day Gift Ideas Dear to a Dad’s Heart

  

  What do you do when Father’s Day is just around the corner and you’re stumped for a good, original gift idea?   Here at Pet Barrier, we have a couple suggestion... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• 12 Symptoms That Could Indicate Heartworm in Dogs

  

  The weather’s starting to get warmer, you’re able to spend more time outside with your dog and all is good with the world.  You’re in the backyard ready to enjo... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Key Signs to Be Aware of to Avoid Being Bitten by a Dog

  

  Inspector Clouseau: Does your dog bite? Hotel clerk: No Inspector Clouseau: [bending down to pet dog] Nice doggie [Dog bites Clouseau on the hand] Inspector... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• The 20 Worst Foods for Your Dog to Consume

  

  As with much dietary advice, there is often confusion and sometimes conflicting advice about what is and what isn’t good for us to consume. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Helping Your Child Deal with the Death of Your Dog

  

  As much as we hate to think of it, every life eventually ends and there comes a time when every pet owner has to face the death of his or her pet. The average... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• The No-panic Guide to Tackling Fleas and Ticks on Your Dog

  

  If you are a pet owner, you will already know that treating your dog for fleas and ticks is a year-round issue.  However, there are certain times of the year... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Five Dog-specific Apps to Help You Live Better

  

  Today, there are mobile apps for almost every conceivable topic or need and because so many people now own smartphones and tablets, mobile app usage has seen... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Taking the Plunge with Dogs and Kids: Part 2

  

  Part 2: Dogs People often automatically assume that just because many dogs love water and love swimming that all dogs love it and can swim instinctively. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Taking the Plunge with Dogs and Kids: Part 1

  

  Many families like to vacation near beaches, rivers or lakes and all of these have one thing in common – water!  When there are large bodies of water present, w... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Why We Want US Healthcare to Go to the Dogs

  

  Have you ever had to spend any time in the hospital as a patient?  If you have, it is likely that you may have experienced periods of feeling low, anxious,... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Why Mom Was Right About Spring Cleaning: Part 3, Lifestyle

  

  Part 3: Your lifestyle When you are a busy adult, whether because of work commitments, child care, caring for senior family members, pet care,  or perhaps all o... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Why Mom Was Right About Spring Cleaning: Part 2, Valeting

  

  Part 2: Valeting your vehicle Used daily and often multiple times a day in most households, your vehicle is one of the most frequently utilized items but often... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Why Mom Was Right About Spring Cleaning: Part 1, Grooming

  

  Do the words “Spring Cleaning” make you roll your eyes and think of  The Stepford Wives, bleach, and enormous rubber gloves?  If the answer to this is yes,... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Chaos in the Cubicles, Or a Calm Company: Does a Pets-at-work Policy Work?

  

  Of the many holidays scheduled throughout the year, one of the newest to hit the calendar is National Take Your Pet to Work Day.  In the US this is scheduled fo... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Why Distracted Driving is Driving Me to Distraction

  

  “You can never have too many…” have been the words to start many quotes over the decades, from a variety of people ranging from authors to actors. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Love Me, Love My Dog!

  

  Change can be hard.  This is true for people and dogs alike and as we progress through our lives with inevitable changes along the way, we may encounter some... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• Manners Matter: Etiquette at Pet-Friendly Hotels

  

  Dreaming of your next vacation?  When you start making firmer plans, why not include your dog?  Only 10 years ago, if you wanted to stay in a hotel, it was a... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2017 FAMILY, PETS

• To Pet Or Not to Pet: That is the Question

  

  Follow my blog with Bloglovin When asked to consider animals who assist people, most of us immediately think of dogs that aid blind or partially sighted... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2017 FAMILY, PETS