PetSafe® Articles

5 Fall Hazards for Dogs to Avoid

By Audrey Pavia

Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The air is crisp and the leaves are turning an array of stunning colors. Blankets of red, yellow and orange leaves are everywhere. While fall is a great time for your dog to be outside before the cold weather hits, you do need to use some caution at this time of year. Plants and animals are preparing for winter, and can pose some hazards for your dog. Here are some dangers to watch for:

Wild mushrooms. Cool, humid weather makes for the perfect growing season for wild mushrooms, which can pop out from under a bed of leaves. In most cases, wild mushrooms are harmless, but some species are extremely poisonous--and it's hard to tell the difference. A dog that ingests a poisonous mushroom will experience vomiting about 15 minutes after eating it. Some dogs will eat mushrooms, while others inadvertently swallow pieces when nosing around...

Hiking With Dogs

By Caryl Wolff

Soon temperatures will be cooling down, and it will be perfect weather for hiking. We'll talk about best practices for taking novice dogs on short hikes, rather than long day treks or camping.BEFOREFirst, decide whether your dog has the temperament for a hike. Does he bark at everything that moves?...

Traveling with Dogs

By Caryl Wolff

The holiday travel season is coming up. Many people will hit the road for one last vacation before summer ends. Plus, Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. What are some best practices for travelling with your dog?Just as you plan for your holiday, plan for bringing your dog along....

Fur Facts. Why am I allergic to cats but not dogs?

By Amy Shojai

Hot summer months as well as wintery weather can mean more time spent indoors avoiding the sun or cold for both people and pets. For allergy sufferers, that may mean an increase in symptoms. Even if you aren't directly allergic to your cat or dog, they act like furry dust mops that trap and hold...

Celebrating the Working Dog

By Audrey Pavia

Most dogs live a life of leisure, hanging around the house waiting for their humans to come home from work, playing in the backyard and accompanying the family on outings. But a select group of dogs does a lot more than just look cute to earn their keep. These dogs work for a living.Here are a few...

How to Help Animals in Your Community

By Stacy Hackett

The images that have flashed across our televisions, laptops, and smart phones the past few months have been vivid and dramatic--dogs standing in spreading floodwaters at a Houston area animal shelter, pet owners carrying their dogs through flooded streets, rescuers in fishing boats filled with dog...

25 communities will receive funding for off-leash dog parks!

By Justin Young

PetSafe® is giving away over $250,000 to communities across the country to build, maintain and enhance off-leash dog parks through its annual Bark for Your Park™ campaign!