Orvis Dog Education Center
Dog Safety
What to Put in a Dog First Aid Kit
Gearing up for a hunting trip or adventure on the trail? It’s important to be prepared for anything...
Hiking and Dogs
How to Hike Safely with Your Dog
Any seasoned hiker who routinely hits the trail with a canine companion knows having their beloved...
Dog Training
10 Steps to Get Your Dog Swimming
Summertime is here! Warm weather means you’ll want to take extra consideration when including your...
Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Cool—Three Tips from a Vet
Dehydration, overheating, and heat stroke can occur quickly in dogs, making some of our favorite...
Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack
Training your dog to wear a pack is simple as training them to wear a dog harness, and most...
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...
Traveling with Dogs
Tips for Car Travel with Dogs
Dogs are part of the family. We take them everywhere, including the workplace. Leaving them behind,...
Traveling with Dogs
What to Pack When Road-Tripping with Dogs
One of my favorite leisure activities is road-tripping with my dogs. As a pet-care professional, my...
Traveling with Dogs
How to Treat Dog Travel Anxiety
Travel anxiety in dogs is the fear of car travel stemming from not knowing or understanding what’s...
Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Heat
A summer hike in the mountains or floating in the river is always better with a dog by your side....
Dog Training
How to Socialize a Dog
Thousands of years ago the members of your dog’s pack taught him the important social skills he...
Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog like a Pro
Dog training is arguably the hardest do-it-yourself project known to man. If it were easy, dog...
Dog Safety
Tips for Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
We bring our dogs on adventures as often as we can, but we know not every outing is dog friendly....
Dog Training
How To Start Training Your Dog
While training your dog can seem daunting, it’s actually pretty simple once you grasp a few...
Dog Safety
Tick Safety for Dogs
Tiny as they are, ticks can pose serious health risks to dogs. They’re known to carry at least ten...
Dog Safety
How to Find a Lost Dog
If you are reading this article because you just lost your dog, take a deep breath and do your best...
Dog Safety
Running with Your Dog: Tips for Success
When you exercise with a dog, the benefits are doubled—not only do you have a newfound motivation,...
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...
Dog Training
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping
Most dogs jump when they become very excited, and it’s a normal response when a dog meets a new...
Dog Training
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Come
“Come” is probably the single most important command you’ll ever teach your dog. A well-learned...
Dog Safety
Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids & Families
The bond between a kid and their dog is special and something to celebrate. Along with careful...
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...
Older Dogs
Tips for Managing Arthritis in Dogs
Your best friend has always bounded around the backyard and trotted easily by your side during...
Dog Nutrition
The Health Risks of Obesity in Dogs
Dogs suffer the same health consequences from obesity as people, including an increased risk of...
Older Dogs
Dental Care for Older Dogs
Taking good care of your dog’s teeth is important from puppyhood through his golden years. As your...
Older Dogs
Diet & Nutrition for Older Dogs
Improved veterinary care, better vaccines, and better nutrition are helping dogs live longer than...
Older Dogs
Common Ailments in Senior Dogs
As with humans, the aging process in dogs comes with many physical and mental changes and...
Dog Safety
Why Dogs Can’t Have Chocolate
Dogs and chocolate don’t mix. While many dog owners know to keep their chocolate stash out of paw’s...
Older Dogs
Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog
Dogs are living longer than ever before thanks to improved nutrition and veterinary care. But dogs...
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...
Gear & Product Care
How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog
For your dog, goofing off is serious business. Toys help stave off boredom, provide comfort, can be...
Older Dogs
Diet & Nutrition for Older Dogs
Improved veterinary care, better vaccines, and better nutrition are helping dogs live longer than...
Older Dogs
Incontinence In Older Dogs
Of the many health issues that emerge as dogs age, urinary incontinence can be one of the most...
Gear & Product Care
How to Protect Furniture from Dogs
If you have the great fortune of sharing your life with a canine you know it’s not always easy to...
Traveling with Dogs
Essential Accessories for Car Travel with Dogs
Road-tripping with your dog or dogs can be challenging but the right gear will go far in creating a...
Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack
Training your dog to wear a pack is simple as training them to wear a dog harness, and most...
Gear & Product Care
Does Your Dog Need a Dog Ramp Or Dog Stairs?
Your dog’s favorite place is by your side. But for some dogs, sticking close to you can be...
Gear & Product Care
How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog
For your dog, goofing off is serious business. Toys help stave off boredom, provide comfort, can be...
Traveling with Dogs
How & Why to Restrain Your Dog in the Car
From summiting peaks to days on the water, our dogs are always up for the ride, and it’s our job to...
Gear & Product Care
How to Wash Your Orvis Dog Bed
At Orvis, we understand that your best friend needs a clean, comfortable place to rest in between...
Gear & Product Care
Indoor Dog Gates: Creating Dog-Safe Zones
Whether training a puppy, separating dogs, or just carving out space for pups and people, an indoor...
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...
Gear & Product Care
Nylon Vs. Leather Dog Collars
Is a nylon dog collar better than a leather one? There’s more to this decision than you might...
Gear & Product Care
When Is a Dog Harness a Better Choice Than a Collar
A must-have for dog owners, collars serve lots of purposes—a handy point of attachment for a leash,...
Meet the Experts
Dog Expert
Melinda Benbow
Melinda Benbow is the owner and operator of Urban Uplander Pet Care LLC in Indianapolis Indiana. Her professional knowledge of pet care and dog...
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Ethan and Kat Pippitt
Ethan and Kat Pippitt own Standing Stone Kennels and have been training bird dogs and breeding GSPs for over a decade...
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Madeline Fellin
Dr. Madeline Fellin is a small animal veterinarian in Butte, Montana, a stone’s throw from the many storied rivers of Southwest Montana and a short...
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