When your schedule is packed and life gets hectic, it’s perfectly okay to leave your dog at home. The big question is, how long is too long for your dog to be on their own? You can measure the time in minutes or hours, but the answer is never simple. To break it down, here
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Whether it is yourself, your family, or your pets, one of the most important concerns in life is health. As the responsible adult in your household, the health of children and pets falls to you. This category provides information on diet/food, diseases, vaccinations, and allergies. It offers tips on what to do and reviews products to help you do what needs to be done. It may be the most important category on Barkspot.
It never fails, when you watch your dog have a blast chasing their tail, it’s by far some of the best entertainment. But do you know what it really means when doggos do this bizarre yet hysterical behavior? Keep reading to find out! To Escape Boredom Dogs need exercise – both physical and mental. When
When I’m making dinner, I know without looking that my dog Bailey is staring at me. That one’s pretty easy to figure out–she’s waiting for me to drop some food. But when I move to the living room, she still stares. When I’m sitting at my desk, she lays a few feet away and keeps
Take a trip to your local animal shelter, and you’re bound to notice a few things. There will be big dogs and little dogs, short-haired dogs and long-haired dogs. You’ll see dogs that are so scared they hide in the corner, and others will be right at the fence begging for attention. Amidst all of
Delaware lawmakers recently made a historic decision to protect pets from the risk of over-vaccination. Maggie’s Pet Vaccine Protection Act, officially known as House Bill 214, passed in both the Senate and the Delaware House. The next step is a signature from Governor John Carney. Once signed, pet owners and veterinarians will have more control
Rain, snow, and cold weather can be the worst nightmare for families with high-energy dogs. Without a walk, game of fetch, or trip to the park, all that pent-up energy can bubble over in frustrating ways. But when the weather gets bad, exercising outside isn’t an option. My solution to the rainy day blues is
The American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the most misunderstood dog breeds in the country. It suffers from breed stereotypes and has a tenuous reputation that has led to several cities banning the breed altogether. Very often labeled as an ‘aggressive dog bred purely for dogfighting, this gentle-hearted dog is actually quite the opposite in
Road trips with our dogs are a summertime favorite – music blasting, windows rolled down, your dog breathing in the fresh air and their ears flapping in the wind. Sometimes, that perfect afternoon can be ruined if your poor dog suffers from car sickness. Usually, younger dogs grow out of car sickness, just like young
The first time I attempted to walk my dog, Bailey, she tried her best to pull my arm off. She was so excited to go for a walk that nothing else in the world mattered–especially my increasingly frustrated voice. I wanted to enjoy our walks, not get leash burn on my wrist. It was obvious
We all know dogs love a good belly rub and butt scratch. They lean into our pets like it’s the best thing in the world, and we do our best not to disappoint. But have you ever wondered if your dog is ticklish? Most humans have a love-hate relationship with being tickled. It can feel
I’m not going to lie, there’s something undeniably cute about a dog that’s not the brightest bulb in the box–if you know what I mean. They tend to be adoringly goofy and personable, and their mental capabilities don’t affect how much we love them. But we’ve also known dogs that surprise us with their intellect.
It’s a lovely day to take Charlie for a walk – the sun is shining, the grass is green, and he basically has the whole dog park to himself. Just as soon as you are about to let your playful pup off the leash, he makes this strange snort-sneeze sound that lasts about a minute.












