Word On The Street

Fresh takes, local dogs, and everything happening around the PNW neighborhood.

  • Keeping Your Dog Hydrated Through a PNW Summer (Especially If You Don't Have AC)

    Keeping Your Dog Hydrated Through a PNW Summer (Especially If You Don't Have AC)

    July in the Pacific Northwest means the annual flip from gray to 95 degrees, in houses built for rain, not heat. How much water your dog actually n...
  • How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Calm on The 4th of July

    How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Calm on The 4th of July

    The Fourth of July is a hard night to be a dog. Here's how to keep yours calm, safe, and accounted for, from a quiet safe space to the backyard dan...
  • Dog drinking water from a hose in a Portland backyard on a hot summer day.

    Summer Nutrition for Dogs: Why Fresh, Gently Cooked Food Helps in the Heat

    Hot days change what your dog needs. Here's how fresh, gently cooked food helps with summer hydration and keeps picky dogs eating, plus three simpl...
  • The Power of Enrichment Toys (and Why Our Meatballs Are the Secret Weapon)

    The Power of Enrichment Toys (and Why Our Meatballs Are the Secret Weapon)

    Life’s busy. Dogs are smart. And boredom? It’s a recipe for chewed shoes, shredded mail, and that suspicious silence coming from the other room.  ...
  • Keep Your Pets Happy, Safe, and Healthy This Independence Day

    Keep Your Pets Happy, Safe, and Healthy This Independence Day

    Celebrate a pet-friendly 4th of July with Neighbor Pet Food’s tips! Keep your pets calm and safe by creating a cozy retreat, using enrichment toys ...