North States Blog

How to Puppy Proof Your Home: 5 Pet Proofing Tips

Nov 11th 2021

Bringing home a newly adopted or rescued puppy but worried if your home is safe for them to move around without harming themselves? We bring to you a few tips on puppy-proofing your house to welcome your new furry family member. Bringing a new puppy into the home, while exciting, can also be chaotic and challenging. Dog owners can probably tell you that they sometimes don’t anticipate a …
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Things to Do Outside with Your Dog

May 20th 2021

The weather is finally warming up and it’s time to spend time outdoors with your pets. Getting outside has tons of benefits for our health and wellbeing, not to mention that it’s fun! If you’re getting sick of the same old walking route, check out our recommendations below on how to spend time outdoors with your pups. Don’t forget to bring water to stay hydrated! Petyard Passage 6-Panel Ph …
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How to Use Pet Gates in Your Home

Jan 27th 2021

Why a pet gate might be right for your home, how to choose the best one, and training tips for how to use it.Paws Portable Petgate Photo Credit: Wall-E the Retriever Whether you have a new puppy or are moving into a new home, you might be wondering if a dog gate is right for you. Pet gates can be amazing training tools in many different situations, and they can help your pets feel safe …
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Keeping Pets and Children Safe During the Holidays

Dec 18th 2020

It’s finally the holiday season! After the crazy year we’ve all had, everyone is excited to spread some cheer this season and spend time with our families. This wonderful time of year also comes with extra safety precautions for those of us that have pets and little ones running around the house. Whether you’ve got a dog, a cat, a baby, or all three, we know you want to take every precautio …
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New Puppy Checklist: 10 Must-Have Items

Oct 20th 2020

So you’ve decided to add a new member to your family—a puppy! This exciting decision also comes with a lot of other decisions to make: what do they need? Providing a comfortable and safe environment for your pup to thrive is overwhelming—head to any pet store or browse online for pet things and you will quickly see how many options there are. Before you bring your new puppy home, check out our …
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