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Puppy Blues with Second Dog
Puppy Blues with Second Dog
The Honest Kitchen

Learn all the information on puppy blues with the second dog, the surprises, and how you can cope with your second pup.

A dog sitting inside a packed suitcase, looking up at the camera
Is It Easy to Travel With Fresh Dog Food?
The Honest Kitchen

Learn whether or not fresh dog food travels well. Plus, find out whether it’s better to serve fresh, dehydrated, or dry food on your journey.

A puppy running in the grass outside
The Best Way to Potty Train a Puppy
The Honest Kitchen

Every puppy owner knows that potty training can be a messy subject. The good news is potty training a puppy doesn’t have to be so difficult. Learn more here.

Dog and cat sitting on the floor next to each other
Can't We All Just Get Along? Introducing Cats and Dogs
The Honest Kitchen

Dogs and cats can coexist and even get along in the same house! Find out how to successfully introduce dogs and cats in the same household here.

Enriching Your Dog's Life with The Honest Kitchen and KONG
Enriching Your Dog's Life with The Honest Kitchen and KONG
The Honest Kitchen

As a pet lover, you always want to ensure that your dog is living their best life. In this blog post, we will explore how The Honest Kitchen and KONG...

Puppies making a mess with cotton and feathers in their new house
How To Cope With the Puppy Blues When You Get a New Dog
The Honest Kitchen

Learn about the puppy blues, what they are, and how to cope with them when you bring a new dog home. Get tips to help you get past this challenging...

A person holding a small dog up to their chest
Adopting A Dog: Essential Questions for a Perfect Fit
The Honest Kitchen

Before bringing home a new dog, ask these questions to be sure it’s the right fit and you have everything you need to make the new pet happy.

A woman laying on the ground and hugging her happy dog
Your First Dog: Essential Tips for Success
The Honest Kitchen

Get essential tips for owning your first dog to help save you stress. Learn about training, grooming, exercise, socializing, and more.

An adult woman and two younger boys playing with their new dog in the living room.
The Ultimate Checklist for First-Time Dog Owners
The Honest Kitchen

Ensure you're ready for your new pup with our comprehensive checklist for first-time dog owners. Covering essentials from food to training, start here.

Two people laughing together and walking multiple dogs down the street.
A Beginner's Guide to the Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners
The Honest Kitchen

Choosing your first dog? Explore the best dog breeds for first-time dog owners to find the perfect match for your lifestyle.

A person sitting down with a cup of coffee, cuddling a small kitten
What to Know When Adopting a Kitten: Essential Tips
The Honest Kitchen

Discover what to know before, during, and after adopting a kitten. Learn how to prepare your home and what to expect in the first few weeks or months.

Furry brown and white dog chewing on a dental stick in the grass.
Are Dental Chews Good for Dogs?: A Closer Look
The Honest Kitchen

Dental chews seem like a great way to keep your dog’s teeth clean, but are they safe or healthy? Learn more about what to watch out for here.

How To Pick the Best Dog Puzzle Treats and Toys for Your Dog
How To Pick the Best Dog Puzzle Treats and Toys for Your Dog
The Honest Kitchen

Playing with your dog doesn’t just feel good for you — it is good for you. Studies show that playing with dogs releases feel-good oxytocin in our brains, but it’s...

What To Look For in Dog Training Treats & the Best Treats (According to Trainers)
What To Look For in Dog Training Treats & the Best Treats (According to Trainers)
The Honest Kitchen

We all want our dogs to behave and listen to the important instructions we give them. Training a dog is not only key to their cognitive development, skill building, and...

How To Train a Cat: 5 Helpful Tips + Training Ideas
How To Train a Cat: 5 Helpful Tips + Training Ideas
Jessica Peralta

Finding healthy ways to direct cat behavior is critical if you are going to enjoy a rewarding relationship with your cat. That being said, cat training can be tricky —...

Why Does My Dog Always Act So Hungry? Managing Food-Motivated Dogs
Why Does My Dog Always Act So Hungry? Managing Food-Motivated Dogs
Josh Aldridge

Do you feel like your dog is constantly hungry or do their ears prick up and their tails start to wag whenever there’s a chance of a treat or a...

Puppy Teething Guide: Tips, Timeline, and Common Symptoms
Puppy Teething Guide: Tips, Timeline, and Common Symptoms
Liz Palika

The Puppy teething period, despite not lasting very long, often requires giving your pup some additional attention to keep them comfortable and occupied. The following guide is intended to help...

puppy age home
What Age Can Puppies Leave Their Mother For New Homes?
Liz Palika

Dog breeders and behavioral specialists feel that the 8-12 week range is the adequate age for most dogs to leave their mother for their new homes. Unfortunately, in talking with...

12 Tips and Tricks for Getting A Picky Dog to Eat Their Food
12 Tips and Tricks for Getting A Picky Dog to Eat Their Food
Ben Kerns

Do you have a dog at home who has suddenly stopped eating their food? Luckily, you’ve come to the right place as this is a fairly common occurrence, and we...

Dog licking a KONG toy
The 3 Best Ways to Stuff a KONG
Brandy Vachal

Our cowoofers love a stuffed KONG! And there are many reasons we love to serve them. They're a great way to keep your pet entertained while treating them to something...

The Best Enrichment Toys for Bored Dogs
The Best Enrichment Toys for Bored Dogs
Brandy Vachal

If you’re like us, you’re trying to get creative on how to keep your dogs happy and healthy at home. While we’re still going on our usual neighborhood walks, our...

7 Ways to Exercise Your Dog’s Brain
7 Ways to Exercise Your Dog’s Brain
Amy Tokic

Keep your dog's mind active with fun and challenging brain workouts! We all know how important it is to give your dog daily physical workouts, but it's equally important to...

GPS dog collar
GPS Trackers for Dogs: What’s Out There and How to Choose
Diana Bocco

Does your dog have a habit of disappearing? A GPS Tracker might be a good idea. GPS trackers have been around for several years, but were initially used just by...

Dog Eating Grass
4 Reasons Your Dog is Eating Weird Stuff
Diana Bocco

If your pooch regularly snacks on dirt, paper or even feces, he’s doing it for a reason. Whether that means mineral deficiencies, anxiety, or even boredom. Our dogs, despite all...

cat winter
How to Keep Your Cat Safe in Winter Weather
Ben Kerns

If your cat is the outdoorsy type, it’s important to know the rules of winter safety. While most cats enjoy the safety four walls bring, some cats just aren’t content...

dog crate
Crate Training Your Pup Isn't Putting Him in Jail
Pam Hair

With some training, crates can be a great asset for your puppy, not a punishment. So you've made the plunge and brought home a puppy. Congratulations! Turning that exciting little...

dog antler chew
The Best Organic Dog Toys and Treats
Hope Gately

We live in an increasingly health-conscious era. Pet owners are becoming more and more concerned with how their pet’s food, toys, and treats are made and the ingredients in those...

snuffle mat
Why Your Dog Needs a Snuffle Mat
Liz Palika

Snuffle mats are some dogs' favorite toys: perfect for brain games and giving treats. When I get the snuffle mat out of the cupboard where I keep the dog supplies...

dog barking
Why Dogs Bark and What You Can Do About It
Diana Bocco

All dogs bark—some more than others. It might sometimes seem like Fido is just barking up a storm for no reason at all, but the truth is that he probably...

Leashes
What Type of Leash is Best For You and Your Dog?
Liz Palika

The purpose of a leash is to connect you to your dog. By doing so you can keep him safe, prevent unwanted behaviors, and ideally, communicate with him. There are...

cat and bird
Cats and Birds: Can Predators and Prey Live Under the Same Roof?
Ben Kerns

Whoever invented the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” obviously never tried living in a house with cats and birds. These two creatures seem destined to have it out for...

pet poison
What To Do if Your Pet Swallows Poison
Brad Lane

Just because you feed your pet healthy food, that doesn’t mean your pet won't eat things he shouldn't. If your pet has potentially gotten into something toxic, don't go searching...

dog begging
How to Stop Your Dog from Begging at the Table
Amy Tokic

It’s hard to resist those puppy dog eyes, begging for a scrap of food from the dinner table. Sure, it’s adorable at first—those big eyes, that cute face. How can...

skunked
Dog Got Skunked? Cut Through the Stink with Citrus
Zach Lazzari

You head out for an innocent walk and the unexpected happens. Your dog sees a cute little critter waddling along and can’t help but investigate. The skunk turns up his...

Happy dog with tail wagging
Keep Your Dog's Tail Wagging! Tips on Tail Health and Safety
Liz Palika

There's nothing that makes me smile more than watching a happy dog. When a dog is wiggling and his tail is wagging wildly I'm filled with joy—and I think most...

Man walking his bulldog
Tips for Walking Your Senior Dog
Amy Tokic

Even as he slows down, your senior dog still needs his daily walk. It’s a fact of life: dogs slow down as they get older. Your dog may still have...

cat spider plant
5 Pet-Safe Plants for Your Home
Holly Zynda

When it comes to building a pet-safe home, it's important to take the kinds of indoor plants we are growing into consideration. Most of us are aware there are plants...

Blind dog
Living With a Blind Dog
Pam Hair

When you think "puppy", an image of a clumsy little guy pops into your head. They have feet a little too big for their body, bouncing around, and with a...

Teaching Your Dog to Put Toys Away
Teaching Your Dog to Put Toys Away
Emalie Cockrell

Dog toys can begin to take over your living room pretty easily. As a way to make your life easier, give your dog mental stimulation, and create a stronger bond...

dog table food
Sharing Holiday Leftovers: What's Safe and What is Not
Liz Palika

Food is love, right? Most of our celebrations involve food, be it meals, snacks, desserts, or special foods. Since our pets are family it's only natural that we'd like to...

Leash Aggression: How to Curb Feisty Behavior
Leash Aggression: How to Curb Feisty Behavior
Ben Kerns

Is your dog unnaturally aggressive when on a leash? Leash-reactive dogs, or dogs that show aggression toward others when on a leash, can be frustrating and dangerous if not properly...

dog ornament
Yes, You Can Have a Christmas Tree and a Puppy!
Liz Palika

If you have a puppy in the house (or an energetic young dog) you may be rethinking your desire to put up a Christmas tree. After all, the warnings are...

dog snow
How Long Can Your Dog Play in the Snow?
Ben Kerns

Just like humans, each dog has a different level of tolerance for cold weather. Some pups won’t deign to step outdoors in the winter, while others are perfectly content to...

dog guinea pig
Introducing Your Puppy to Unusual Household Pets
Pam Hair

Dogs and cats are by far the most popular pets. There are many households that include more than one dog or cat, or even both dogs and cats. As a...

dog trick or treat
Safety Tips for Taking Your Dog Trick-or-Treating
Jo Ostgarden

It’s a dilemma faced by many families: Leave your dog at home or take your dog trick-or-treating with the kiddos. The constant ringing of the doorbell can be stressful for...

cat hike
How to Go Camping With Your Cat
Ben Kerns

Is your cat an excessively adventurous feline, unafraid of the dangers of the outdoors? If so, she might make a great camping companion. It’s true, some cats really do enjoy...

dog in bed
Co-Sleeping With your Dog: The New Rules of Bed Sharing
Jo Ostgarden

So much for the notion that you should place your dog in another part of your home to ensure a good night sleep. Studies—yes, they’re now studying this kind of...

dog digging
What to Do When Your Dog's Hunting Instincts Kick In
Holly Zynda

People have been living with dogs for around 15,000 years. Around 44% of Americans own a dog—or are owned by a dog, to hear them tell it! The striking familiarity...

territorial dog
Tips for Training a Territorial Dog
Ben Kerns

Living with a territorial dog can be stressful. Between the constant barking and general anxious behavior, you’re left feeling hopeless and embarrassed each time someone comes to visit or another...

dog apartment
Tips From Dog Trainers for Apartment Living
Liz Palika

I'm happy to see more condos and apartments becoming dog-friendly. Perhaps the owners are finding that they can rent the units faster if they allow dogs. Or maybe residents may...