National Preparedness Month: Could You Evacuate With Your Dog in Five Minutes?
By the Ridgeside K9 Eastern Carolina Training Team — Updated September 2026 Dog emergency preparedness gets real the moment you stop asking “do I have
By the Ridgeside K9 Eastern Carolina Training Team — Updated September 2026 Dog emergency preparedness gets real the moment you stop asking “do I have
By the Ridgeside K9 Eastern Carolina Training Team — Updated September 2026 Dog training for guests turns into a very different test once football season
Every August, the calls start for back-to-school dog training. The dog who was fine all summer is suddenly chewing baseboards. The puppy who never made
By the Ridgeside K9 Eastern Carolina Training Team Updated July 2026 Dog hydration in summer is not handled by filling a bowl before breakfast and
Some dogs see a lake and lose every sensible thought they have ever had. This makes dog swimming safety important. They hit the end of
Most people think about emergency preparedness as a checklist. Food. Water. Leash. Medication. Microchip. Vet records. Crate. Done. That list matters, but here is the
Most dog owners think about water, shade, and hot pavement when warm weather rolls in. Those things matter. But there is another summer safety detail
There is a very specific moment on a holiday weekend when a dog owner realizes the dog is not ready. It is usually not when
By Ridgeside K9 Eastern Carolina Training Team Last updated: March 2026 Quick answer: Saint Patrick’s Day dog safety is important because it is risky for
The most dangerous holiday foods for dogs include chocolate, grapes and raisins, xylitol sweeteners, onions and garlic, macadamia nuts, alcohol, raw yeast dough, and fatty
