Winter Fun for Dogs

Brrrr! At Boulder’s Natural Animal, we know all about extremes in temperature and how they can affect your family pet. It may be cold outside but that doesn’t dampen the excitement of your furry bundle of joy. Chilly winter weather or not, your dog wants and needs to spend some time in the great outdoors every day. So, since playing outside during the winter months is inevitable, here are some tips to follow for ensuring a fun and safe snowy (or just plain cold) adventure.

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Top Dogs: The Most Popular Breeds of 2011

Fluffy, Spot, Rover, and Max all have one thing in common: They’re man’s best friend. And though he might come in all shapes and sizes, the most important detail is that he’s yours (or you’re his, in some cases… we don’t judge). Just like hit music and fad diets, the types of dog breeds that people adopt as pets has it’s trends. Each year, the American Kennel Club publishes a list of the top dog breeds and we thought we’d share that list with you today. At Boulder’s Natural Animal, it doesn’t matter whether your dog comes with a flawless pedigree or is the mutt of the century; we love them all and we’re dedicated to providing them with the kind of care that brings a tail wag every time!

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A Handy Guide to the Weird Things your Dog Does

Since last week’s post was all about cats, we thought we’d turn the tables and feature man’s best friend this week. And what better subject matter for a post than to discuss some of the weird and sometimes unexplainable things your dog does! Sniffing other dogs’ behinds, jumping up on people when meeting them, always wanting to lick you, and howling to your favorite song; these behaviors in your canine friend may have some surprising causes. Read on to find out more.

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