Coastal Pet Blog
Training Sessions with Practice Freedom
Training at Home, Practice Freedom, Home
Monday, May 18, 2020
Traveling with Your Pet - Paws to Click
Bergan, Paws to Click, Harness, Carrier
Friday, May 15, 2020
Paws to Click: promoting the importance of restraining your pet in the car.
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Get Back to Nature with New Earth
Eco-friendly, Naturalist, Soy, Dogs, Cats
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
New Earth from Coastal Pet is a product line fo the naturalists that offers an eco-friendly alternative to standard collars for pets.
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Safari, Grooming, Grooming at Home
Friday, March 13, 2020
Traveling by Plane with your Pet
Carrier, Dogs, Cats
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Planning on flying with your pet? Make sure you're prepared! Check out our travel tips to ensure you have the best experience with your furry companion.
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Toys, Contest
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Enter to win Coastal Pet's March Madness 2020 Contest!
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10 Tips For Welcoming Home a New Puppy
Puppy, New Pet, Training
Monday, February 3, 2020
Bringing home a new puppy is fun and exciting, but there’s lots to consider before you add a furry family member. No matter what, there will be some challenges, but responsible pet ownership starts by being prepared and having patience.
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The Pattern Design Process of Coastal Pet
Employees, Coastal Pet, Design, Product Development, Interview
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
The work of the Product Development Team is demanding and requires constant innovation and lots of creativity. We design not only Coastal branded products, but custom designs for our key customers. It's the incredibly talented folks like Abbee Harrison, one of the Product Managers of Coastal Pet, that make any of it possible.
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Holiday
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Holiday Safety Tips for Pets, brought to you by Coastal Pet.
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Dogs, Food, Safety Tips
Friday, November 1, 2019
A quick guide of healthy and harmful foods for dogs.
Continue reading >Morris Animal Foundation, Leader Dogs for the Blind
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
The success of a company is not just about sales, employment growth, or technological advances. At Coastal Pet, we believe that what truly makes a company successful is its ability to support its community and the world around us. Having a positive impact on the people and the pets they love.
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Positive Reinforcement, Animal Behavior College
Thursday, August 29, 2019
It's time to go Back to School with Coastal Pet. Learn dog training essentials using positive reinforcement with tips from Animal Behavior College.
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Five Fun Dog Games to Keep Your Dog Active
Guest Blog
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Unfortunately, as dog owners, we are becoming more and more aware of the injuries sustained by dogs from excessive ball throwing or flinging. Not only is it the repetitive movement that strains their legs, necks and backs, but balls can also become lodged in their throats. Then we have the added issue of sticks becoming lodged in chest cavities too.
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When Should You Replace Your Dog’s Gear?
Dirty, Worn Out, Replacement
Monday, July 1, 2019
No matter what kind of dog you have, whether an agility-loving Border Collie or a purse-riding Yorkie, eventually that pup is going to get dirty. And that means their collar, harness, and other wearables are going to get messy too.
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Can Cats be Trained. No, really!
Cats, Training, Animal Behavior College
Monday, June 3, 2019
In 1981, when I first started training dogs professionally the only cats I was aware of that had any type of training were those trained for TV commercials.
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8 Tips for Running With Your Dog
Saturday, June 1, 2019
One of the perks of owning a dog is having a live-in fitness motivator—they get us off the couch and moving (whether we like it or not), for walks around the neighborhood, short hikes, or games of fetch.
Continue reading >Coastal Pet Authorized Dealers Reap Exclusive Rewards
Exclusive, Rewards
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Coastal Pet Products is proud to offer an exclusive package of benefits under its newly relaunched Authorized Dealer program.
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Seven Years of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
Morris Animal Foundation, MAF, Golden Retrievers
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
When Morris Animal Foundation launched its Golden Retriever Lifetime Study in 2012, the organization was taking a bold step into uncharted territory.
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UpDog and Coastal Pet Pro™Fit Products Make Staying Active Fun
Active Dogs, Toys
Monday, April 15, 2019
One of the many joys of owning a dog is that they offer a way to stay active. Whether twice-daily walks, jogging, backyard fetch, or agility classes, exercise is a crucial part of keeping canines of nearly any breed healthy.
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8 Tips for Preventing and Treating Fleas and Ticks
Fleas, Ticks, SecureAway
Monday, April 1, 2019
The warmer temps of spring bring humans and pets alike out of their homes—and out of their shells—for playtime, longer walks, and lounging in the sun. Unfortunately, they also bring out the fleas and ticks.
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Grooming Tips and Tools for Small-Breed Dogs
Small-Breed Dogs, Li'l Pals, Grooming
Thursday, February 28, 2019
From Yorkies to Chihuahuas, small-breed dogs delight us with their petite size, fun personalities, and, of course, adorable looks. But just like these compact canines need smaller harnesses, collars, and coats, it’s also crucial to use grooming tools sized just for them.
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Trendy Fashions to Wow at the Dog Park
Styles, Inspire, Accent
Monday, February 4, 2019
From New York to Milan, February means Fashion Week. And as supermodels strut the runway dressed in Givenchy and Prada, pups are flaunting their own flair with the latest colors and patterns in neckwear at dog parks across the country.
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Looking back and focusing on the future:
History, Kim Stout
Monday, January 21, 2019
At Coastal Pet, we believe one of the things that sets us apart after fifty years is that we are still a family owned, American manufacturer. The Stout family started and continues to run the company, so we took a moment to sit down with our President, Kim Stout, to find out what working in the family business is like and where she wants to see it go in the future.
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Why hire a professional dog trainer?
Dog Trainer, Animal Behavior College, ABC
Friday, January 18, 2019
As a professional dog trainer and President of Animal Behavior College, I have been asked literally thousands of times over the last three plus decades, why someone should invest in professional dog training.
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Vacation, Pets, Activities
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Summer never seems to be long enough to pack in all the activities we want to do. Instead, we have to make the most of the time we have. So, think about including your pets in the summer fun!
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