Backyard Safety for Dogs: BBQs, Kids, and Distractions

Backyard Safety for Dogs: BBQs, Kids, and Distractions

ByOLK9-WV

Your Backyard: A Summer Paradise or a Training Challenge? Summer in West Virginia means backyard BBQs, lawn games, family gatherings, and a whole lot of distractions. For dogs, that can be both exciting and overwhelming. A normally well-behaved dog may suddenly start jumping on guests, snatching food off plates, or slipping through a cracked gate…

Keep your dog active when it's too hot.

Keeping Your Dog Active When It’s Too Hot Outside

ByOLK9-WV

Summers in West Virginia can get hot, sometimes dangerously so for our furry friends. While you may love lounging in the A/C, your dog still craves stimulation, movement, and mental challenges. The problem? Hot pavement, sticky humidity, and sweltering temperatures make it unsafe for extended walks or outdoor fetch sessions. That’s where indoor enrichment comes…