New line of eco-friendly dog care products gets rave reviews by Doggie Aficionado, moderndog, Dog Living Magazine, City Dog and other dog publications across the US.

lani – dig your dog saves dogs by donating a portion of net proceeds to local no-kill humane societies throughout the US. Buying our stuff makes you and your pooch happy and saves the lives of dogs….and birds, rabbits, horses and even cats!

Keep home and dog free of fleas Fleas feed on animal blood and can cause problems in a dog or puppy including skin irritation, allergic reactions, anemia, tapeworms and in some cases, death. So it is important to keep your home flea free and dog free of fleas. There are many different ways fleas can be treated, however fleas can some times be hard to get rid of with one treatment. There are flea dips, flea collars, flea shampoos, flea sprays and monthly medications applied to a dogs neck to kill fleas

Keep your dogs busy and out of trouble choose the best toys

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How does your dog entertain himself when you are out? Does he whine, bark continuously, chew on your furniture, or scratches your walls? This is a sign of boredom or at worse, separation anxiety. Some good toys may be just your answer!

How do you choose the best toys for your dog? We have some suggestions for selecting the best toys for your dog!

What are the things you need to consider in buying dog toys?

1. Your dog’s size – Small toys may choke your big dog. If you have a small dog however, big toys may be uncomfortable.
2. What is fun for your dog – If your dog loves a fetch game, you might choose a toy that you can throw to distance without breaking.
3. Durability of the toy – If you buy a toy that breaks easily, choking is another possibility.
4. Ease in cleaning – of course, you do not want your dog to catch allergens or dirt that may cause itchiness. Thus, you need to clean his toy as often. Try not to buy dog toys that are not easily cleaned.
5. Safety – find reputable dog toy manufacturers and buy from there. This is to ensure that your dog will not be subjected to chemicals that may be harmful to him.

Dog toy added benefits

1. Durable chew toys are designed to entertain your dog. In addition, there are chew toys that will help clean their teeth and make it stronger. Dental health is likewise managed because of these toys.
2. Fruity smells, lights and noise makers are fun toys for an active dog. If your dog loves to fetch, toys with lights, attractive colors and makes noise are helpful. It increases his alertness and it is fun for him.

Things you need to avoid in dog toys

1. Avoid tugging toys; this is because your dog may think that you enjoy tugging. If he is bored, he may tug on your legs, your trousers, and even the curtain.
2. Avoid strings or plastics that may break if he chews. If the broken parts enter his digestive system, it may wreak havoc and may even be fatal for puppies.

As far as your dog is concerned, you are his most treasured companion. The best toy therefore for your dog is a toy that will make him enjoy his time with you. Interactive toys where you may be the one to throw or a ball that will make you wrestle with him may be the best if that is what you enjoy doing together.

Of course, you will tell me that you are buying toys to allow your dog to entertain himself; however, your dog may need some time to adjust from being your constant playmate to playing alone. Give him time to adjust and he will surely become independent. This will therefore avoid problems like separation anxiety.

Choosing the best toy could be tedious, but then surely it will be worth it.

Here are some really durable dog toys…

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Do you ever get tired of going outside every hour with your dog? We live on 15 acres, with our entire back-yard fenced in. Many days our dogs just want to run in and out of the house like kids. It seems like when I sit down, the next dog is ready to go out. I knew there had to be a way to make it easier for my dog to get in and out of our home.

Installing a dog door is one way to allow free access to outdoors, but what about the critters that can also get in and out of that doggy door? We live in the middle of the boon-docks, and all kinds of creatures and reptiles seem to make their ways into our homes!

The Staywell Infra-Red Dog Door is the perfect answer! After much research, we decided to go ahead and order a Staywell® infra-red dog door.This intelligent doggy door is a device set up inside you door that your dog can pass in and out of at will. It comes with an electronic device that knows when your dog is approaching and unlocks for them. The mechanism is placed on the dogs collar and can sense when it is approaching. Most Infrared dog doors come with a 1-3 year warranty and can be easily installed.

The manual locking system comes with 4 ways to lock it:

 

• In only
• In and out
• Out only
• Locked

Now, they are kinda pricey. They range from $150-$300 depending on the manufacture of the infrared door.So why should you purchase this nifty doggy device? Simple…the infra-red dog door is set-up to only open with the key so you are ensured that no surprises will be in your home. Protecting your home is a important part of life and the infrared dog door will keep all unwanted menaces out of your home and allow your dog free access to outdoors.

This dog door can fit in windows, walls, or doors and gives you more control over your dog’s movements allowing you to install them though out the house. If company is coming you can put up and deny them access while you visit or simply let them in and out to use the restroom. This device truly will help you and your dog; giving them more freedom and you more space.

Check out the Staywell Infra-Red Dog Door, it has great ratings and is one of the most popular dog doors around!