Why Does My Dog Sniff Everything? Frustrating Stops During Our Daily Walks Is your dog driving you nuts by sniffing everything on walks? The American Kennel Club explains, “...their noses are far more powerful than ours. Humans have only 5–6 million scent receptors in our noses. Depending on the breed, dogs have up to 100...

Truth or Myth? Little Dogs Don’t Know They’re Little Do dogs know who the “big dog” really is? A common comment made by chihuahua owners is, “My dog thinks he’s as big as your German Shepherd!” It’s a comment made by man small dog owners. But is it true? In 2019, a fascinating study was...

My Animal’s Coat Is Too Hot! Grooming for 2022 Summer Heat With 2022 heatwaves impacting much of the world, it’s important to pay attention to the impact on our animals. How would you feel having to walk around in 100-degree heat while wearing a thick, furry coat? You might be surprised to know that keeping...

Aussie’s Summer Pet Safety Reminders July 30th was National Friendship Day and a great time to think about your very best friends, the wonderful pets that make up your extended family. With the heat of summer upon us, here are some reminders to help keep your four-legged buddies safe and happy. Never, ever leave your dog...

Subscribe & Save Getting your pet food through various delivery services is becoming increasingly popular. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in exponential growth in home delivery services. In addition to Amazon deliveries, many animal clinics begin to offer this service as did several pet stores. So what are the pros and cons? Depending on your area,...

Three Tips for Off-Leash Freedom Once your dog has all of their vaccinations, it may be time to take them out for an “off-leash” experience. Many areas today have parks designed to let your furry friend run and play without their leash. This is an opportunity to meet other dogs, run more freely, and enjoy...

5 Important Pet Relationships Your pet and your family, neighbors, friends, vet, and groomer… FAMILY members develop unique relationships with pets…and it’s important that they do. When animals don’t feel welcome, familiar, or loved by any one person, they will often act out. For example, when families bring new babies home, the American Kennel Club...

Safely Enjoying Independence Day with Your Pets July 4th is a day of celebration for all Americans. The fireworks, the food, the fun, and the excitement, they’re all part of celebrating our nation’s birthday. All of these time-honored traditions are wonderful for people, but may not be too great for our four-legged friends. Aussie Pet...

  Minneapolis is a great place to run with your dog. Running with your dog can help both you and your pup stay happy and healthy. Here are some of our top tips for running in NW Minneapolis with your dog. Run close to home. If you are just starting to run with your dog,...

Dog-friendly hiking trails are a great to way enjoy nature with your pup. Here is a list of dog friendly trails that range from easy to moderate around NW Minneapolis.   Marshan Lake - This 3.5-mile out and back trail along Marshan Lake is the perfect hike to walk with your dog. Leashed dogs are...