Maligned and Misunderstood: Pit Bulls
At Help ‘Em Up, our dog harnesses are often used on pit bulls who have lost their mobility or have hip dysplasia. These dogs are not the dangerous monsters often...
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What Your Dog’s Paws Tell You
Just as we communicate with our dogs through body language and voice tones, they too communicate with us through their body language. A wagging tail often tells you they are...
10 Surprising Facts About Rabies
Think you don’t have to worry about rabies? Unfortunately, you do! As recently as this month, two cases were reported in Utah after exposure from a rabid, dead bat. Although the prevalence...
Canine Hydrotherapy Can Be Great For Your Aging Dog
As you know, Help’EmUp is all about helping older dogs who have mobility issues, either temporarily because they are recovering from an injury or permanently due to old age. Our...
Keeping Your Aging Dog Hydrated
How much water do you drink per day? Health experts tell us we need to drink at least ½ gallon of water per day to replenish our fluids. Because the human body...
Fourth Of July Safety Tips For Your Aging Dog
Without a doubt, the Fourth of July is the highlight of the summer for many people as we celebrate our nation’s birthday. Who doesn’t love a good barbeque topped off...
Taking Your Senior Dog to Work
Did you know that 20% of companies now allow dogs in the workplace? This number has steadily grown as companies realize that dogs in the workplace help to reduce stress...
Ten Things Your Senior Dog Wants to Tell You
I talk to my dog all the time and yes, he does talk back. Studies have shown that the average dog knows about 165 words, but mine is much smarter than...
Preparing Your Senior Dog For a Move
Moving is one of the most stressful events many of us will undergo. Spring and Summer are the two big moving times of the year; nobody would move in the...