You can always help ease an already scary situation by preparing for it. In fact, your chances and your dog’s chances of survival increase with disaster preparation. Here’s how to prepare your dog’s survival during an earthquake, tornado, fire or flood – four example situations that could eliminate access to shelter, fresh water, food, and power for weeks at a time.  read more »

Many of us are quite comfortable leaving a dog at home alone because we never really think about unexpected disasters. But there’s no harm in being prepared! Disasters can strike at any time without much notice at all, and when you’re not home to properly care for your dog during a storm, panic, worry, and guilt only makes things worse when it’s all over. Here are some tips to reduce a detrimental outcome.  read more »

In the event of a disaster, you must try to remain as calm as you can. Panic will cloud your better judgment and put you in a position that could harm your dog, your self, or both you and your dog together. Here’s how to administer dog help during a disaster without putting anyone else at risk.  read more »