Saving Pit Bulls, one wet nose at a time
15 Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
Picture yourself on a sweltering summer day in a long winter coat. Are you hot yet? Are you itchy or thirsty? Are you desperately searching for shade? Now picture your dogs on that same summer day. And you’ll have some idea of how THEY feel. Protecting them from the...
How to Help Dogs Cope with Fireworks & Anxiety
National holidays, while celebrated by people, aren’t always cause for celebration by pets. For them, a holiday like the Fourth of July means one thing: fireworks. Or simply put: NOISE, LOUD and SUDDEN noise. The fear of loud and sudden noise, so common in dogs, is...
Dental Disease in Senior Dogs: Be Aware of the Signs
Because dental disease in senior dogs is so common, caring owners should check their dogs’ mouths regularly for signs of tartar buildup, gingivitis and tooth decay. They should also monitor them for bad breath, bleeding gums, blood in their mouths, loose teeth,...
Planning Carefree Dog Road Trips
As creatures of habit who crave their creature comforts, most dogs don’t always make the best road trip companions. But by mapping out your dog’s trip along with your own, you can curtail his bad “backseat driver” behaviors, and turn a potentially negative experience...
What to do When Your Dog Goes Missing
Sometimes, even the most closely watched dogs can escape from the safest of homes. Summer is time to get outdoors and, whether it is on the trails or in your fenced yard, the unthinkable can always happen. If Fido happens to find his way out of sight, do you know what...
How to Prepare Your Dog for Your Return to Work
While one of the most enjoyable experiences of working from home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic may be the extra time you’ve spent with your dogs, the downside may be their separation anxiety when you return to work. This is particularly true for those adopted...
Dog Marijuana Ingestion: The Warning Signs
With the legalization of medical marijuana in Maryland in 2014, recent polls have shown that a majority of the population supports its recreational use as well. It therefore poses a great threat of dog marijuana ingestion, considering cannabinoids affect the central...
The Hero Rescue – to the Rescue!
Kennel to Couch is pleased to announce that we are partnering with our SECOND animal shelter as we work to continue our mission of Pit Bull adoption! Aptly named The Hero Rescue and situated in Jarrettsville, MD, it was formed in 2019 by a network of experienced...
Beware of E-Cigarette Poisoning in Dogs
With the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes, comes an increased risk of poisoning in dogs whose owners use them. Marketed as smoke-free substitutes for traditional cigarettes, they’re shaped like a long cigarette, battery operated, and filled with a replaceable...
Dog Allergies: “Itch” that Time Again!
Has your dog suddenly started scratching himself or biting certain areas of his body? Chewing on his feet? Rubbing his face back and forth across the carpet? If so, you may have a case of dog allergies on your hands. These reactions to an obvious, but invisible itch...
