Dog Safety What to Put in a Dog First Aid Kit Your dog’s first aid kit for travel should include these four essentials plus a few extras so... Dr. Madeline Fellin 2 minute read
Hiking and Dogs How to Hike Safely with Your Dog Get prepared to hike safely with your dog by packing appropriate and necessary gear as well as... 7 minute read
Dog Training 10 Steps For Dog Swimming Success Help your dog enjoy swimming success following these ten steps, from starting early and keeping... UKC 4 minute read
Dog Safety How to Keep Your Dog Cool—Three Tips from a Vet Keep your dog cool in the heat by adhering to three veterinarian-approved rules that could spell... Dr. Madeline Fellin 3 minute read
Dog Training How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack Learn how to train your dog to wear a backpack by practicing these simple, consistent steps. We... 8 minute read
Dog Safety Top 10 Tips to Avoid Heatstroke Heat can affect dogs differently than humans. It’s important that you can tell when your pup is in... 1 minute read
Traveling With Dogs Tips For Car Travel With Dogs At Orvis, we've done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for... 7 minute read
Traveling with Dogs What to Pack When Road-Tripping with Dogs Keep your dog happy and safe on road trips using professional trainer Melissa Benbow’s downloadable... Melinda Benbow 10 minute read
Traveling with Dogs How to Treat Dog Travel Anxiety Dog travel anxiety stems from different sources but is important for her to overcome, because car... 5 minute read
Dog Safety How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Heat When you reach for a cool drink of water or seek out a shady spot in the punishing heat, remember... Dr. Madeline Fellin 3 minute read
Dog Training How to Socialize a Dog Socializing a dog is crucial for his well-being and his family’s; patience and consistency are key,... 9 minute read
Dog Training Train Your Dog Like a Pro Professional trainer Melissa Benbow understands what it takes to train a dog—and how to teach... Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
Dog Safety Tips for Leaving Your Dog Home Alone Learn the best strategies for keeping your dog safe and happy when you must leave her home alone,... 14 minute read
Dog Training How To Start Training Your Dog Training your dog can seem overwhelming, but it’s pretty simple once you grasp a few concepts and... 9 minute read
Dog Safety Tick Safety for Dogs It only takes one tick bite to sicken a dog, but if illness is caught early, treatments can be... 5 minute read
Dog Safety How to Find a Lost Dog If you’re reading this because you’ve lost your dog, take a deep breath and try not to panic. We... 7 minute read
Dog Safety Running with Your Dog: Tips for Success Once you evaluate your dog’s running fitness, master basic training with her, and gear up, you... 4 minute read
Traveling with Dogs Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Dogs We’ve done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for traveling with... 3 minute read
Dog Training How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping Dog jumping can be a nuisance and can even cause serious injuries; we explain why dogs continue to... Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
Dog Training How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Come The ‘Come’ command is arguably the single most important one to teach a puppy or dog. Learn how, so... 17 minute read
Dog Safety Dog Safety Guidelines For Families Along with careful supervision, teaching kids the basics of dog behavior helps them recognize and... 7 minute read
Dog Training How to Use Positive Reinforcement to Train a Dog Positive reinforcement in dog training works by rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring the... 10 minute read
Older Dogs Tips for Managing Arthritis in Dogs Learn the warning signs of arthritis in dogs, discover how to mitigate the symptoms, and find ways... 7 minute read
Dog Nutrition The Health Risks of Obesity in Dogs Learn how to determine whether your dog is overweight, what the consequences of obesity can be, and... 6 minute read
Older Dogs Dental Care For Older Dogs Take good care of your older dog's teeth following these dental hygiene guidelines and training... 7 minute read
Older Dogs Diet & Nutrition For Older Dogs Get the facts about proper nutrition for older dogs, including dietary advice, giving supplements,... 10 minute read
Older Dogs Common Ailments In Senior Dogs Learn how to recognize the symptoms of common ailments in older dogs, and help keep your senior... 8 minute read
Dog Safety Why Dogs Can’t Have Chocolate Understanding why your dog can’t have chocolate, and knowing what to do if they accidentally ingest... 3 minute read
Older Dogs Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog Care for your senior dog using these tips designed to address the specific physical and mental... 9 minute read
Dog Nutrition How to Find the Right Dog Food Consult our dog food guidelines for an overview of which ingredients you should expect to find in... 3 minute read
Gear & Product Care How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog Choosing safe toys for your dog provides mental and physical enrichment and encourages healthy... 4 minute read
Older Dogs Diet & Nutrition For Older Dogs Get the facts about proper nutrition for older dogs, including dietary advice, giving supplements,... 10 minute read
Older Dogs Incontinence In Older Dogs Learn what causes urinary incontinence in older dogs, the medical interventions that can reverse or... 8 minute read
Gear & Product Care How to Protect Furniture from Dogs Protect your furniture from the dogs in your life following a few easy tips to preserve the décor... 5 minute read
Traveling With Dogs Essential Accessories For Car Travel With Dogs Which dog travel accessories are essential for the car? We’ve boiled it down to the basics—browse... 6 minute read
Dog Training How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack Learn how to train your dog to wear a backpack by practicing these simple, consistent steps. We... 8 minute read
Gear & Product Care Does Your Dog Need A Ramp Or Stairs? A dog ramp or stairs allow an older or arthritic dog to access favorite spots, from the sofa or the... 4 minute read
Gear & Product Care How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog Choosing safe toys for your dog provides mental and physical enrichment and encourages healthy... 4 minute read
Traveling With Dogs How & Why To Restrain Your Dog In The Car Dog car restraints help make the journey as safe as possible for all aboard, whether across town or... 4 minute read
Gear & Product Care How to Wash Your Orvis Dog Bed Our Strategic Planning Manager Charley Perkins demonstrates simple steps for washing an Orvis dog... 2 minute read
Gear & Product Care Indoor Dog Gates: Creating Dog-Safe Zones An indoor dog gate is a crowd control essential that limits messes and keeps everyone safe, whether... 5 minute read
Innovation Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed Every Dog Needs a Den. It’s primal and it’s undeniable: a dog needs a safe, secure place to call... 5 minute read
Gear & Product Care Nylon vs. Leather Dog Collars We’ve distilled the pros and cons into a simple side-by-side comparison to help you choose the... 5 minute read
Gear & Product Care When Is a Dog Harness a Better Choice Than a Collar Certain activities or dog breeds benefit from the use of a harness over a collar. Knowing when a... 4 minute read
Dog Expert Melinda Benbow–Dog Training Expert Melinda Benbow is the owner of Indiana’s Urban Uplander Pet Care and offers her professional knowledge of pet care and dog training to help local pet... Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
Dog Experts Ethan and Kat Pippitt–Dog Training Experts Ethan and Kat Pippitt own Standing Stone Kennels and have been training bird dogs and breeding GSPs for over a decade... Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
Dog Health Expert Dr. Madeline Fellin–Dog Health Expert Meet Dr. Madeline Fellin, a small-animal veterinarian and dog trainer in Butte, Montana, and co-owner of Orvis-Endorsed Big Hole Lodge with husband... Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow