As the weather gets warmer, your dog is going to want to leave all the snow in your backyard for the sunny dog park. The dog park is where dogs congregate, exercise and play with other dogs—essentially interacting with other playmates for them. With the wide open green space, come some rules that dog owners should know and abide by.

Please follow all of the rules that are posted at the dog park. The rules are there to help you and your dog. The rules keep you and your dog away from harm and state specific laws that are important, too. If you do not follow the rules, it can lead to you or your dog getting injured or other consequences like the dog park actually getting shut down.

Before visiting the dog park, make sure that your dog is healthy. Just …

Tis’ the season to be merry and jolly, but it’s also the season to give back to the community. When thinking about what to get your pets for the Holidays, you could always opt to the volunteer route. Although it isn’t a “real” present to give your pets, it will make you feel good and thankful about yourself, your family and of course your pets!

During the Holiday season, you can volunteer with the Humane Society. There are Humane Societies across the United States, where you can volunteer. The Humane Society of the United States is located in Washington, DC. On the Humane Society of the United States website, it has a drop down menu to show resources for: Animal Care community, Parents and Educators, Teens and Kids. In the Teens and Kids section it talks about how to get involved …