One of the most important aspects of a fun dog walk is having all the great tools- poop bags, treats, your phone, your keys-but what does keeping those tools look like during the walk? The Waterfly Utility Belt is a great tool for keeping all the essentials on you and easily accessible to you on the walk. This blog may contain affiliate links. Design The belt wraps around your waist, with the pouch in front. Pouches range in size from tiny (meant to carry keys) to very spacious, which could carry a phone, wallet, and multiple bags of treats. Bags differ with design, but the Waterfly typically ..read more

This blog may have affiliate links. One of the biggest dangers to hikers and dogs alike is one of the smallest creatures you can encounter: a tick. Ticks latch onto skin and can pass on all sorts of scary-sounding diseases without alerting the host of their presence. Although it can take several hours of the tick staying latched onto the skin to transmit a disease, the safest measure is also a preventative one: keeping them off you entirely!  Unfortunately, our dogs don’t know the dangers of ticks like we do, so their risk can be even higher. They wouldn’t be alarmed if they see a tick i ..read more

What’s the difference between a gentle leader and a Martingale? How exactly do harnesses work? This blog continues to demystify the various types of items you can use to walk your pup - this time, reviewing gentle leaders, harnesses, and prong chokers. Read below to find out the design, function, when to use each type, and how to use each type of collar on your dog. The Gentle Leader Design: Gentle Leaders have two loops- one for over the nose of the dog, and one for behind the ears. Hanging from the nose loop is a small tag with a loop on the end, where the leader connects to a leash. Functio ..read more

Walking your dog is likely the highlight of your day: the warm sunshine, the beautiful breeze, and the heart-pumping trek up the hills prove to be valuable one-on-one time with your pup. However, there may be that pesky squirrel whose hole is right along the path you walk. And when Fido sees it…they’re in the races! Ensuring your dog is wearing the right collar is imperative to ensure their own happiness, health, and safety - whether or not those squirrels are around. In our two-part series, we’ll take you through the design, function, appropriate times to use, and different attachment methods ..read more

Why does Fido need an exercise routine? You may think an exercise routine for your dog sounds excessive, but think about those routines you already have for your canine best friend: breakfast at 7 AM, potty time right after waking and each time you return home from work or errands, going on your favorite after-work walk, and even heading to bed at the same time each night. These routines create a sense of normalcy and knowing what to expect in our day-to-day, and do the same for your pup as well. How is a routine created? It may feel great to come up with a big plan, comprised of a grand final ..read more

Why is it important for your dog to exercise? Veterinarians recommend that dogs of all ages and activity levels need regular exercise to stay happy, healthy, and fit. As with humans, probably the most common reason you would like to exercise your dog, is for physical health. Maintaining good physical health prevents obesity, promotes healthy bones, joints, and muscles; as well as, keeping their heart healthy. But your dog doesn’t really care about having a great beach bod, and he probably isn’t exceptionally conscious of his joint health. What your dog feels immediately from good exercise: hap ..read more

Every Dog is Different To start off, there isn’t actually a “best” dog food for your pup, only better options. The right kind of dog food is just the right kind for your dog. For example, smaller dog breeds need smaller sized kibble, and larger dog breeds need food formulated to help their musculoskeletal system that they are prone to have problems with. Some dogs might need extra supplements, or be allergic to certain ingredients. With so many different kinds of food out there, hopefully this insight will help you pick the right one. FUN FACT: Dogs can actually safely go vegetarian. Unlike c ..read more

Ants: How Could Something So Small Be Such a Big Problem? Ants…so little, yet such a large annoyance when they come into your home! Recently, scientists calculated that for every person there are 2.5 million ants (yikes!). Unlike a lot of other pests, ants don’t really have a “season.” They can come into your home at any time of year, and when they do, it’s best to be mindful about preventing the problem. A lot of pesticides and ant killers are meant to do harm, which means they can also be very harmful to your dogs. It is important to know what to avoid, as well as safe ways to keep your hou ..read more

Time to Take a Road Trip with your Furry Friend From lush redwood forests, to golden sandy beaches, to snowcapped mountains, California has it all. It’s a great place for explorers, and an even better place for the pets. All dogs want to feel the wind in their hair, the grass between their paws, and have endless sniffing possibilities. So where should you take your dog on this magical adventure? Here are our top five dog-friendly locations in California. First Stop, Wine Country While dogs may not be the first thing we think of when we think of wine country, you would be surprised how welcomin ..read more

How Did Our Dogs Go From Wolves to a Man’s Best Friend? Dogs are truly one of the biggest blessings on earth; they bring us love, companionship, trust, and are part of the family. But how did they go from hunting outside in packs to licking the peanut butter off our faces and flopping on the floor for a belly rub? In this blog, we will discuss how one of the strongest relationships in the world came to be - the one between a dog and its owner. A Brief History- From Hunter to Chihuahua Even though the modern Chihuahua can be fierce, how did different breeds come to be from the original hunting ..read more