How to Train Your Dog to Love Riding in a Pet Travel Carrier
In an increasingly pet friendly world, dog carrier bags allow us to take our four-legged family everywhere. Whether you are about to board an international flight, ride on public transportation, go hiking, or spend the afternoon running errands with your four-legged friend, getting your dog used to a pet carrier is essential.
Is your dog new to pet carriers? Nervous, excited, or jumpy in any type of dog bag or pet purse? It is very common for dogs to be scared of new carriers or even try to jump out, especially if they're not used to being carried. How do you teach your dog to love riding in a bag?
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we provide several steps to help your dog get used to a new pet carrier.
How to Prepare Your Dog to Fly in the Airplane Cabin
Mike and I (Steph) have flown extensively with with our long-haired dachshund Django. Every trip has been relatively easy since Django weighs 14 lbs and comfortably fits in an airline-approved pet carrier. He is also calm, quiet, and loves his airplane-friendly dog bag. We are fortunate that Django is so well behaved once we're up in the air.
Of course, flying with a dog in the airplane cabin is not always so easy. Dogs who have never flown before may be understandably nervous in the crowded airport and once on board. If you have never flown with your four-legged friend before, you might also be unsure what pre-travel steps should be taken.
If you want to take your dog on an in-cabin flight, there are several things you can do to make your trip as safe and seamless as possible. Here is how to best prepare your dog to fly in the airplane cabin.
KONG Box: Unboxing and Review of the Monthly Dog Subscription Box
One of the first dog toys we (Mike and Steph) ever bought Django was a KONG Classic rubber dog toy. Easily one of the most popular dog toys on the market, our durable toy has lasted through the years. Just yesterday, Django spent almost 20 minutes carefully licking every ounce of peanut butter out of his KONG toy.
Over the past give years, KONG has been one of our go-to dog toy companies. The brand is known for its high quality products and premium dog treats. We were therefore very excited to learn that KONG introduced its own monthly subscription box back in late 2019.
The following is a comprehensive overview and review of KONG Box based on our own personal experience getting the monthly subscription box for our long-haired dachshund, Django.
Parvovirus in Dogs and Puppies: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Parvovirus is one of the most common and potentially fatal dog diseases. It can be carried on your dog's hair and feet or on your shoes and clothing. While bleach kills it, sterile environments can quickly be reinfected. Parvovirus is preventable, but it kills 9 out of 10 dogs if left untreated.
If you are an experienced or new dog owner, you have probably heard about parvovirus. You may have even taken your dog to get his parvovirus vaccine. But what causes parvovirus in dogs? What are the symptoms of canine parvovirus? How are dogs with parvovirus diagnosed, and can they be successfully treated? How can parvovirus in dogs be prevented?
Here is everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of parvovirus in dogs.
How to Find a Responsible Dog Breeder
The decision to get a new puppy is incredibly exciting. Unfortunately, finding a healthy puppy from a reputable source is not as easy as it should be. Puppy mills, online and offline pet stores, and backyard breeders churn out puppies for quick cash and accept anybody with a check or credit card.
On the other hand, responsible breeders screen new homes, provide guidance after you take your puppy home, and are willing to take back any dog they have produced. In other words, responsible breeders deeply care. But how do you find a responsible breeder, and how do you know that they are honest?
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we share how to find a responsible dog breeder and the most important questions you should ask them.
Interview: Remix the Dog, Instagram's Most Stylish Bearded Pupster
Hailing from Miami, Florida, the “Dumbledore of Dogdom” has traveled to Canada, Israel, and Puerto Rico. He has also visited New York City, New Orleans, Seattle, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Birmingham. We caught up with Remix and his owner, Chris Ha, to talk about his influencer experience, geek chic wardrobe, raw dog food diet, and recent trips.
Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Congenital heart disease refers to heart defects that are congenital, or present from birth. Although fewer than 1% of dogs are affected by congenital heart disease, congenital heart defects can lead to irreversible heart damage and heart failure if not diagnosed and treated successfully. With this in mind, it is is important for all dog owners, new and experienced, to be aware of congenital heart defects and their symptoms.
What congenital heart defects are most common, and what are their symptoms? What dog breeds are most at risk of congenital heart defects, and how might they affect life expectancy? Can dogs with congenital heart defects be successfully treated, and how much does treatment cost? Is there any way to prevent these heart defects in dogs?
Here is everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart disease in dogs.
How to Potty Train A Puppy
When Mike and I (Steph) brought Django home, we instantly fell in love with him. He was adventurous, playful, mischievous, and absolutely adorable. Like most dachshunds, he was also notoriously hard to housebreak. Django had a ton of accidents throughout our Brooklyn apartment up until he was 7-8 months old.
Potty training your puppy can be a daunting task if you have never done it before. That is why we sat down with Steffi Trott, the founder of SpiritDog Training in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, for potty training tips. In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we also share some of our favorite potty training products that we used with Django and link to other current best sellers and customer favorites.
Nom Nom Dog Food Review | Our Experience with the Fresh Dog Food Subscription Service
In 2019, Mike and I (Steph) came across Nom Nom fresh dog food. Now, it is a regular part of our dachshund Django's diet. It's impossible to resist feeding Django Nom Nom when he literally does a little dance every time we open a Nom Nom sleeve and pour it into his dinner bowl.
Do we only feed Django Nom Nom? Nope. We like to feed Django a variety of high quality dog foods—Nom Nom being one of them. Django's most common meal is a mix of high-quality dry dog food with nutrition-dense, freshly made dog food (aka Nom Nom).
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we provide an honest review and comprehensive overview of Nom Nom. We include pricing estimates for various breeds and a 50% off Nom Nom promo code for your first order. All opinions are our own and based on our own personal experience feeding our sausage dog Django.
How To Socialize Your Puppy at Home During Covid
Puppies need to be socialized between 3 and 16 weeks old. Socialization is not the same thing as exposure. Simply introducing your pup to new people, animals, objects, and places does not mean he will feel safe around them in the future.
Whether you are social distancing because of COVID-19 or prefer staying at home, you can introduce your dog to people, animals, objects, sounds, smells, and surfaces. We teamed up with Empire of the Dog's founder, Denise Harmon, to come up with more than 100 ways to socialize your puppy at home.
Send a Valentine's Day Doggy Gram to Someone You Love
Our popular Valentine's Day Wiener Grams are back! 💕
We've done our fun doggy-themed Valentines Day e-cards three years in a row. How do these adorable, funny, romantic, and slightly NSFW Valentine's Day grams work?
Enter your valentine's email, your valentine's name, and your name (so your valentine knows who sent the e-card). On February 14th, your valentine will receive an adorable email from our lovable sausage dog, Django, and a few of his four-legged friends. Your name will be revealed at the bottom of the email so your valentine knows the email was sent on your behalf.
New DOT Rules for Emotional Support Animals (2021 Update)
In December 2020, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it was providing new regulations for animals that travel by air and amending its definition of Emotional Support Animals (ESA). The rules officially went into effect upon the start of 2021. If you had an Emotional Support Animal prior to 2021, this is major news.
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we cover everything you need to know about the DOT's new rules and how it affects ESA and pet airline travel including:
- How Emotional Support Animals are now defined in the United States
- How the new DOT regulations affect pet owners that want to fly with an ESA in 2021 and beyond
- Which U.S. airlines have since banned Emotional Support Animals
- How to successfully fly with your dog or cat in-cabin going forward
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