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Showing 20 posts tagged #safety

Dog Heatstroke: Warning Signs and What to Do Right Now

Dog heatstroke signs and first aid: the temperature thresholds, early warning signs owners miss, and the vet-backed way to cool a dog down fast.

Hilly Shore Labs

6 min read·May 31, 2026

Skip This: Prong and Shock Collars

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Skip This: Prong and Shock Collars

AVSAB, AVMA, and Fear Free Pets all recommend against aversive collars. Here's why force-based tools backfire — and what credentialed trainers use instead.

Hilly Shore Labs

4 min read·April 27, 2026

Skip This: Grain-Free Diets for Most Dogs

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Skip This: Grain-Free Diets for Most Dogs

The FDA's 2018–2022 investigation linked grain-free diets to a rise in canine dilated cardiomyopathy. What the evidence says — and what to feed instead.

Hilly Shore Labs

3 min read·April 27, 2026

Skip This: Retractable Leashes for Reactive Dogs

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Skip This: Retractable Leashes for Reactive Dogs

A retractable leash gives a reactive dog 16 feet to launch a lunge. Why credentialed trainers and ER vets say skip them — and what to use instead.

Hilly Shore Labs

3 min read·April 27, 2026

How to Introduce Your Dog to a New Baby: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Introduce Your Dog to a New Baby: Step-by-Step Guide

How to introduce your dog to a new baby safely — before birth prep, hospital scent introduction, and managing the first weeks home with a dog and newborn.

Hilly Shore Labs

5 min read·April 7, 2026

Best Retractable Dog Leashes 2026: 5 Safer Picks