Labor Day Weekend Activities for You and Your Dog!

Here we are again.  The end of another summer and the last big holiday weekend to let us know it is the end of the summer.  I thought I would have a little fun with this blog with some ideas that you can do with your dog for this long weekend.  Remember, it is a holiday for your dog too anytime they get extra time with you!  Here is a list of things you might like to do.

1.  Bring yourself and your dog to a pet-friendly beach and let them play in the water.  What better way to enjoy the outdoors and still stay cool.  You can check out pet friendly beaches in your area through PetFriendlyTravel.com.  They do have listings for the U.S. and Canada.
2.  Bring your dog to a doggie park where they have a lot of room to run around and play with other dogs.  The social interaction with other dogs is great!
3.  You can go on a camping trip for the last long weekend of the summer.  It gives you and your pet a break from the norm and you get to be outside.  Again, if you visit PetFriendlyTravel.com you can find a nice listing of pet friendly campgrounds in the U.S and Canada.
4.  Take your best friend for a nice stroll around the neighborhood and let them spend a little extra time sniffing every blade of grass, lol.  Or, you can take on a little bit bigger adventure with a nice hike.
5.  Create a special dessert or main meal for your dog that is healthy but different from their every day food.  I have used the website allrecipes.com more times than I can count and they have some great and easy recipes for dog food and dog treats.

What do you think?  Not a bad list right?  Do you have any ideas that you can add to the list of things that you can do with your dog this Labor Day Weekend?  Please share.  We would love to hear from you and your ideas.

Pool Ladders For Dogs

Have you heard of the PoolPup Ladder?  This particular ladder was designed by a couple of dog breeders who were concerned about dogs being around pools and spas and is an excellent idea for anyone wanting to try and prevent dog drowning accidents.  Just as you would child proof a pool or spa area to prevent infant or child drownings, you should do the same for your dogs.

The PoolPup Ladder is a discreet addition to your pool designed to allow your dogs an easy escape in the event they fall into a pool or just need an easier exit from the pool.  The ladders are built sturdy with slip proof material on the steps and no small holes that could cut or harm your dogs.  The ladders are also easy to remove from the pool for cleaning or storage and are chlorine resistant.

Again, the Poolpup ladders are yet one more tool in a long line of tools that can help you with safety with your dogs and give you piece of mind.  The only disadvantage with this product is that it is up to 50 pounds so is not for very large dogs.  At Bad Dog Supplies we carry the Poolpup ladder as well as many other great dog products.  Please come by and check out our store so that our family can help your family stay safe and happy with your dogs!

Dog Backpacks

We recently returned from a trip up north where we were fortunate enough to do a lot of outdoor activities.  That gave me an idea to make sure that people are aware of a couple of great products that are out there for you and your dogs.  One of those great ideas is the dog back pack which I will discuss today.

As I stated, we were outside doing a lot of outdoor activities on our trip including hiking.  We were able to hike one trail that was shorter and not as steep and much more compatible for dogs and one that was not so much dog friendly.  On our hike we had a back pack for ourselves to carry some essentials like water, snacks, etc.  Now, wouldn't it be a great idea if your dog was also able to carry their own essentials on your hikes?  I think so!  That is one great purpose for the dog back packs.  Not that you want to overload them but you can take some of the strain off your own back pack if they are able to carry their own essentials in their own back packs.  These back packs are designed for dogs.  So they are designed with their ergonomics and comfort in mind.  Many of the back packs are also water resistant and also have either reflective material on the top or sides of the bag or reflective strips to help make the dog more visible.  You can get dog back packs in any size depending on the brand and some are fancier than others.  So, when looking for your dog back packs just know ahead of time what purpose it is going to serve so you can find the options and size that you need.

At Bad Dog Supplies we carry a wide range of the dog back packs.  Come on over to our website for your dog back packs and any other dog training products that you might need.  We are here to answer your questions on products that we carry and will strive to earn and keep your business.