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Did You Know Petland Provides Classroom Pets for Teachers?
Research has shown that students interacting with pets in the educational setting has social, behavioral and academic benefits. Classroom pets can reduce school-related stress, boost reading competency and enhance academic performance overall. For young children, taking care of pets from a young age helps instill social and emotional skills. This process also enables children to develop a sense of responsibility and feel sensitive to others outside of themselves, boosting their confidence levels too. This is exactly why Petland stores are part of the initiative to help teachers receive a pet for their classroom. How To Apply The process of applying …
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Petland Wants Your Pets to be Safe from Fleas and Ticks This Year
Springtime means that flowers and trees come back to full bloom and everywhere is cheery once again. With spring also comes bugs and pests that you would need to protect your dog from.You can easily get products that prevent your pet from becoming infested with fleas and ticks. Petland.com provides the best resources in terms of education and products to help you come out triumphant. Why is it important to prevent fleas and ticks? Here’s why: The Tick Problem Ticks are tiny creatures that feed on animal blood. Unlike fleas, they aren’t insects, they are arachnids comparable to tiny spiders. …
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How Often Do You Have Doggy Playdates?
Doggy play dates are a necessary and beneficial activity, particularly for your dog. This is because this gives a big boost to the socialization process. Provided you would be coming outdoors with your pup, then getting the socialization aspect done as soon as possible is vital. Benefits of Dog Socialization Some of the benefits of having a socialized dog include being able to go on walks without worrying that they would snap and chase after someone, fewer visits to the animal hospital, more freedom when you have guests around, and being able to get a dog sitter if necessary. Here …
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Let’s Talk About Real Petland Breeders
Breeders play a highly instrumental role in how pups turn out and this is why they are regarded with so much importance. Petland’s regulated professional breeders are particular about caring, socializing, and observing puppies to provide only the best for you. These breeders regard the dogs they care for as their pride and joy and therefore devote time, money, and attention to ensure that they are at the top of the strata. Who Are Petland Breeders? Petland breeders are responsible for raising and caring for parents as well as puppies when they are born before they find a new loving …
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Are Dental Treats and Toys a Good Idea?
Dental treats play a 2-in-1 role. In addition to the base purpose of keeping teeth clean and healthy, they keep your pup entertained as well.Dental toys also contribute to cleaning your dog’s teeth, and the upside is that they would willingly play with these toys.This makes dental treats and toys a good idea and opting to purchase some would be a great call by a pet parent. What Kinds of Dental Treats and Toys are Available? There are a range of dog dental treats and toys that may be great for your pet’s dental health. However, here are the most …
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What To Get Your Dog for Valentine’s Day
The season of love is just round the corner, and while of course, every day is a season of love, Valentine’s Day is just way too perfect to not get in the extra lovey mood. So, what can you get your fur baby Valentine’s? Here are some pretty good ideas to explore: Treats Treats treats! This is the one language that pets understand and salivate for. Valentine’s Day is a pretty good time to give Wolf extra treats and watch him gobble them up. Some treats that dogs love include peanut butter, cookies, and for natural healthy treats, apples, and …
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Pups are Smiling for Dog Dental Month!
February is Canine Dental Month, one that sets out to emphasize just how essential dental health is for your pup. Your pet is wont to use their mouth a whole lot; eating, playing with toys, licking their favorite human in the world, and a whole range of other activities. Seeing how busy this mouth gets, it is, therefore, no surprise that a great deal of attention has to be paid to dental health. This article covers the importance of canine dental health: Curbing Bad Breath Just like in humans, regular eating without proper mouth cleaning leads to a buildup of …
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Including Your Dog in Your New Year’s Resolution
It is that time of the year when people start making notes about their year: highlights of the year, mistakes they made, things they would do better the following year, etc. Having a new year’s resolution is a good idea because it keeps you on your toes, gives you the needed energy to achieve your goals quicker and gives you accomplishments to be proud about. Now, let us talk about your new year’s resolution as a dog owner. One mistake that many pet owner’s make is forgetting to include their pets in their plans for the new year. You might …
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Exercising With Your Pup in 2022
Dogs love to be a part of your daily routines! From taking long walks to home workouts to hiking in the woods or even simpler things such as going to get the mail or even making dinner. Since they always love to be included in these activities, why not include them in the healthy ones that would benefit them as well? Keeping your dog active by involving them in physical and mental exercises for one helps to prevent boredom. A bored pup with no means of burning off energy could easily become destructive or even depressed. A daily or weekly …
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Leash and Harness Training For The New Year
Asides trimming their nails, leash manners is perhaps the next most difficult thing to get dogs to learn. While a head harness might get your pup to stop pulling on their leash, you would still need to conduct lots of training for proper walking and stopping at the right time. This is why the best time to start training a puppy is early. Instill good habits in your furry friend when they are still little, so that when they are older, they would be a well-mannered pet. Tips to Leash Train Your Dog Introduce your dog to the harness and …