Lisa Landman’s Blog

Co-sleeping with Our Dogs
Should we let our dogs sleep with us at night? Research shows that almost 50% of dog owners let their dogs sleep with them either in bed or in their bedroom. But is this a good idea? Recent studies suggest that co-sleeping with your dog can provide many benefits....

Pets and COVID-19
For many of us, our pets are like family. Recently most of the country has been in quarantine dealing with COVID-19, a coronavirus that has caused a variety of symptoms-some mild and some devastating. Along the way, our pets have been right there with us adjusting...

Supporting Cruelty-Free Brands
Millions of animals suffer and even die every year due to companies testing and creating its products using these helpless creatures. Not all companies collect and publish their data that concerns the animals that are used for testing and research so the exact number...

Top 5 Monthly Pet Subscription Boxes
With popular companies such as BarkBox, Meowbox, and PupBox, your pets can enjoy their own monthly subscription boxes full of toys and healthy treats. Before signing up, it's crucial you understand what each box offers and how it will benefit your pets needs....

Prevent Greyhound Racing
Modern greyhound racing got its start in California in 1919. At this time, the invention of a mechanical lure made it easy to encourage the dogs to run around a racetrack. Spectators quickly began betting on the dogs, and a new industry was born. Unfortunately, where...

Farm Animal Cruelty & How to Prevent It
Most people are familiar with the cruelty that can be inflicted upon dogs and cats. People are justifiably outraged when they learn of someone being cruel to a household pet. Most would not hesitate to report a dog or cat abuser to the appropriate authorities. Pets...

Pet Dehydration – Causes, Signs, and Prevention
Summer is well upon us - which means warmer temperatures and a higher chance of dehydration. It is extremely important to stay hydrated all year long, and we cannot forget about hydrating our pets! Dehydration in dogs, cats, and other animals can cause serious health...

Coping with the Loss of a Furry Family Member
We all love our pets dearly and to many of us, they are another family member to cherish. For many of us, a pet is not just a dog or a cat, but rather a loving family member. Coping with the loss of a furry family member can be difficult, so here are a few ways to...

Housetraining Tips Part Two: Dogs
Dogs bring a great deal of joy and happiness to life. Everything that is worth having takes some effort, and that is the case with having a dog. Housetraining takes time and effort, but if it is done correctly, you will have a dog that is a pleasure to have as a...

Housetraining Tips Part One: Cats
Most cats are very easy to housetrain. Kittens will most often observe their mother using the litter box that is in the home. The kittens catch on very quickly, and they will start to use the litter box without any training. However, this isn't always the case. If you...