The Burnham Blog

We dog owners all know that face. The big eyes, downturned mouth, little whines, maybe some paw tippy-taps when you’re getting your shoes on and making your way towards the door. They know you’re leaving. And they don’t like that one bit.  Dogs are social creatures - that’s what makes them good pets. Being away from the “rest of the pack” naturally gives them a sense of unease, at least at fir...

Happy summer, everyone - July 30th is International Friendship Day! And it’s appropriate that we celebrate friendship in summer: school is finally out and kids have free time to spend playing games, going outside, and just being kids in general. But especially, summer is the time to spend time with - and make new - friends!  While this day was created by the UN with human friends in mind, we s...

June is #NationalPetPreparedness Month, and it’s perfectly timed! Summer is here, and the beautiful weather brings about so many fun things to do with pets that you can’t do in the winters. But all that fun can easily turn into fear and anxiety because of an unexpected emergency. Here are a few tips to help you and your dog have safe, summer fun!  Heat When it comes to heat, the #1 concern i...

In honor of National Purebred Dog Day on May 1st, we’re pleased to give you a breed profile on the Golden Retriever! We’ll go over the breed specifics, exercise requirements, food, grooming, temperament, and more to answer all your questions about the world’s number 1 family dog. Traits of the Typical Golden Retriever In this section, we’ll talk about the physical and mental traits that Golde...

April is Active Dog Month! So this blog post is all about fun ways to keep your dog active physically and mentally, both indoors and outdoors.  Dogs can be completely healthy with basic exercise activities: regular walks/runs, fetch, playing with tug toys, or chasing squirrels and birds in the backyard.  But sometimes you want to try something new: maybe your dog gets bored with the tennis ba...