Today’s Lineup…
⏰ Tips for time change adjustments
🐾 Friday’s featured deal
🤔 Our Barkworthy picks this week
🐶 Tasty Tidbits
🐕️ Fun furry facts
👓 More good reads
📊 Poll
How to Help Your Dog Adjust to the Time Change (Without Waking You Up at 5 AM)
Your dog doesn't care that the clocks fall back an hour on Sunday. As far as they're concerned, breakfast is late, walks are happening at weird times, and someone needs to explain what's going on.
The trick? Keep their routine as consistent as possible!
Gradually shift meals, walks, and playtime by 10–15 minutes a day to help them adjust. And since it'll be getting dark earlier, try squeezing in some extra backyard playtime while the sun's still out.
A fun game of fetch or a supervised chase session can help healthy, active dogs burn off some energy before settling in for the evening.
Find out how the time change affects your pup's routine and grab more tips to make the adjustment easier on TechnoBark.
Friday’s Featured Deal
SwiftPaws Early Black-Friday Sale (Up to $244 OFF)
Give your dog the thrill of the chase without the neighborhood wildlife getting involved! SwiftPaws lure coursing kits turn your backyard into an interactive playground where dogs can run, chase, and put those natural instincts to work. And with their Early Black Friday Sale, you can save up to $244 on select kits!
Why Your Dog Will Love It: SwiftPaws lets your pup chase a moving lure that changes direction, mimicking the unpredictable movements of real prey. It's a fun way for healthy, active dogs to burn energy, satisfy their chase instincts, and get some serious exercise!
Barkworthy Picks
From helpful pet tips to interesting news and deals worth checking out, here's what caught our attention this week!
🩺 Save 32% on Dutch Online Vet Care with code TECHNOBARK32 (Get Discount) (get discount)
🌭 Hot dogs are having their Halloween moment! They're the most-searched dog costume this year, according to Google Trends, although pumpkins still take the top spot for actual pet costume popularity! (Read More)
🩺 Caring for a senior dog or one with a chronic condition? Learn how smart health monitoring can help you spot subtle changes, track health trends, and make more informed decisions with your vet. (TechnoBark)
🐾 Pennsylvania's Beagle Bill is now law: lab dogs and cats must be made available for adoption. Ask local rescues about lab animal programs. (Read More)
⚠️ Recall Watch: If you feed your cat Darwin's Natural Selections Chicken Recipe, check your freezer! The FDA found Salmonella in lots 12731 and 12493, and two cats have already gotten sick (one was hospitalized). Check those lot numbers, safely toss any contaminated food, and thoroughly clean anything it touched.
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Tasty Tidbit: Dogs Eat with Their Noses First!
Ever notice how your dog can be completely uninterested in dinner until you open something that smells particularly delicious? Dogs rely heavily on their sense of smell when deciding what to eat, and a food's aroma can be just as important as its taste. That's one reason warming food slightly can sometimes tempt a picky eater (although persistent appetite changes are worth a call to your vet).
Speaking of tempting picky eaters...
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Furry Fact: Your Dog Dreams, Too!
Ever catch your dog twitching their paws, making little noises, or wagging their tail while they're fast asleep? Dogs experience REM sleep just like we do, and researchers believe they dream about everyday experiences (possibly including chasing squirrels, playing, and other favorite activities). So, the next time your pup starts running in their sleep, they might be having the time of their life without ever leaving their bed!
And speaking of sweet dreams, why not give your favorite little dreamer a cozy new place to snooze?
BarkBox (Free Dog Bed with Subscription)
Sweet dreams come with a little something extra!
For a limited time, BarkBox is giving away a FREE Ollie the Octopus dog bed with eligible subscriptions, so your pup can enjoy a cozy place to snooze along with their monthly delivery of toys, treats, and chews.
Keep Reading
The 10-Minute Dog Enrichment Routine for Busy Days (For Dogs of All Ages)
By: Nicole Etolen
Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Start With One Question: Could You Pay a $3,000 Vet Bill This Week?
By: Jamey Ekins
Today’s Contributors…
Nicole is a writer and editor whose pack has included a German Shepherd, Lab/Collie mix, Pharaoh Hound, and mystery mix over the years. She combines her lifelong passion for writing with her love of dogs.
Gary and Ryan run VetNaturals and Pawzitivity Pets and have a deep love for animals. They’re on a mission to improve the quality of life for as many pets as possible.
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