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Enhancing Outdoor Environments for the Pets You Love

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Looking for a weed control option that keeps your pet’s wellbeing in mind? This Spruce product overview breaks down what makes this solution different—from fast-drying results to just nine simple ingredients that are safe for use around pets when used as directed.  Download the handout to learn why Fear Free recommends Spruce for safer, low-stress […]

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Backyard Bliss Starts Here!

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Ready to turn your backyard into a safe, enriching space your dog will love? This downloadable handout is packed with simple ideas to help you make outdoor time more joyful—and more Fear Free.  From scent-based games to splash zones, you’ll find easy ways to support your dog’s emotional and physical wellbeing right at home.   Read […]

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Backyard Bliss: How to Make Outdoor Time Safe, Enriching, and Fear Free for Your Dog

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Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s something magical about summer with your dog. From sun-drenched play sessions and long walks to lazy afternoons lounging in the yard. But your outdoor space can be so much more than just a place to potty or sunbathe. With a few simple shifts, it can become a haven of enrichment, joy, and connection for […]

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 From Bored to Balanced: How Cat Enrichment and Catios Can Reduce Feline Fear and Stress

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Reading Time: 5 minutes What Is Cat Enrichment and Why It Matters Imagine living in the same room every day with nothing new to explore, no puzzles to solve, no games to play, and no fresh air or sunshine to enjoy. It wouldn’t take long before boredom set in—and for our cats, that boredom can quickly spiral into stress, […]

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Dogs Travel & Safety

Tying Dogs Out: How and Why It Can Go Wrong

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Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s an all-too-common sight (particularly in large urban areas) to see dogs outside businesses with their leashes tied around bike racks or no-parking signs while their people are inside buying a doughnut or picking up their dry cleaning or even grocery shopping. People who tote their dog to the store and then tie the dog […]

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How to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Great Outdoors

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Reading Time: 4 minutes As COVID-19 continues to keep doors to gyms and yoga studios shuttered, dogs are playing a more prominent role as workout buddies for people seeking safe ways to exercise outdoors. Just ask my dogs, Kona and Bujeau. Since the “shelter in place” order was declared in mid-March, only an occasional rain shower has stopped us […]

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Catios and Rabbitats Allow Safe Outdoor Fun for Furry Friends

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Dogs can enjoy a safe, fenced yard, but animal welfare experts recommend that cats and rabbits remain indoors where they are safe from predators, accidental escapes, and extreme weather. Some people keep rabbits in outdoor hutches, but this is reasonable only in extremely mild climates, and hutches are usually inadequate in size. Housing small pets […]