Landscaping my yard is something I do mainly for aesthetics, but I also kind of have fun with it. We have our regular all-year-round plants, like some ornamental grasses and different Boxwoods. We're adding things slowly, like a small Japanese Maple that will hopefully grow well and provide a great splash of red to our landscaping.
It's Spring again, and it's one of my favorite times of year to walk my dog. I guess I should also admit it is one of the few seasons when I walk my dog, as winters are not exactly dog-walking friendly around me, and some summer days are too darn hot, unless we go out later in the evening. In any case, every Spring, I vow to walk Bailey more so that his energy is used in a healthy way.
Spring is just around the corner, and it couldn't come fast enough for me. My husband, Jeremy, and I are looking forward to spending many hours outside with our dogs, Petey and Harley. Now, if you are a dog owner, you know spring brings warm weather, new flowers, and, regrettably, flea and tick season.
Well, the winter season is in full swing, and we are all bundling up to beat the bitter cold. Since the humans in my family are pretty cold when we go outside, I'm sure my dog, Harley (he only weighs 4 lbs.), is feeling the low temperatures, too. If this scenario sounds like you, you might be asking yourself: How do I know if my dog needs to be wearing clothing during the cooler months?
With the snow and ice storm we just went through, and more wintry weather predicted to come through, I thought it would be good to discuss some winter strategies to keep your dog in good health.
Kristen Sydelko