Summer often brings more people through the home. Friends stop by, relatives visit from out of town, children invite friends over, and family gatherings may continue from the afternoon into the evening. For many dogs, every arrival feels like a major event. The...
Some dogs seem to find their voice much more often during the summer. They may bark at the window, whine near the door, vocalize when family members move around, demand attention, react to neighborhood activity, or make noise whenever they feel bored, excited,...
Neighborhood activity can be difficult for dogs to ignore. People walk past the house, children ride bicycles, delivery drivers stop nearby, lawn equipment runs, dogs bark behind fences, and wildlife moves through yards and sidewalks. In Pinellas County, outdoor...
Summer can make a familiar home feel completely different to a dog. Children may be home from school, relatives may visit, friends may stop by, and family members may move between the house, yard, garage, and neighborhood throughout the day. Meals happen at different...
Summer gives dogs more opportunities to play. Children may be home from school, family members may spend more time outside, visitors may bring extra activity into the home, and longer evenings can make it easier to fit in backyard games, walks, swimming, fetch, tug,...
Summer break changes the atmosphere of a home in ways dogs notice immediately. Children may be home all day, friends may visit more often, doors may open constantly, and the family may move between indoor and outdoor activities from morning until evening. The dog may...
Summer can change the rhythm of a household very quickly. Children may be home more often, visitors may come and go, family members may take trips, meals may happen at different times, and the dog may spend more of the day moving between indoor and outdoor activity....
Summer gives families more opportunities to include their dogs in everyday life. There are longer evenings, backyard gatherings, neighborhood walks, visitors, day trips, outdoor meals, and children spending more time at home. Dogs may receive more play, attention,...
Summer evenings are often one of the most enjoyable parts of the day. The temperature begins to drop, families spend more time outside, neighbors walk their dogs, children play, and patios, yards, and sidewalks become more active. In Pinellas County, these cooler...
Living in Florida means learning to respect storm season. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, and in West Central Florida, the rainy and thunderstorm season typically settles in from late spring into early fall, with the...
The backyard should be one of the easiest places for a dog to enjoy. It is familiar, convenient, and close to home. Dogs can stretch their legs, explore scents, use the bathroom, and spend time outside without the family needing to plan a full outing. During summer,...
Summer gives dogs many reasons to feel excited. There are more people outside, longer days, visitors, backyard activity, children at home, open doors, neighborhood sounds, and changes in the family routine. Walks may happen at different times, guests may arrive more...