Happy Howl-o-ween!

Oct 26, 2017 Posted by: Kate Shepherd

The fall season is a very exciting time of the year, from the changing of the leaves, the decrease in degrees, and an abundance of fall activities its hard to not love Fall. As you and your furry family prepare for the upcoming halloween weekend we wanted to share our helpful tips to keep in mind when celebrating howl-o-ween with your dogs!

Dogs like trick-or-treating too! We recommend purchasing healthy dog treats to hand out to your furry friendly trick-or-treaters on October 31st. If you're wanting to go the extra mile for your doggy friends we recommend this homemade pumpkin treat recipe from Genius Kitchen!

Safety First! With all the excitement of costumed trick-or-treaters ringing your door bell it is easy to forget that halloween can be scary and overwhelming to our dogs. If your dog is not a people person, or is easily spooked by loud noises its best to set them up in a safe quiet area of the house apart from the festivities. This will help your pup feel safe and keep unsuspecting trick-or-treaters happy!

Candy is not safe for Fido! Everybody knows the highlight of halloween is the mountains of candy you have at the end of the evening.. I mean who doesn't love a year supply of reese pieces, but candy is not to be left out for your dog to dig into after you go to bed! We recommend keeping candy out of your pups reach at all times, if Fido gets jealous you should have special treats on hand! Did we mention homemade pumpkin treats are a good way to go?

There is nothing better than a dog in a costume! If your dog tends to enjoy social outings and loves to interact with new people then halloween is a great time for your pup! We recommend finding the cutest or funniest costume you can find and putting your pup on display for all your dog loving trick-or-treaters to see! Did we mention that the ZenCrate Team is hosting a halloween costume contest this year? That's right! Visit our Facebook page to enter to win ZenCrate swag for you and your pup!

We hope you keep these tips in mind this Halloween and enjoy the festivities with your pups! Don't forget to enter into the ZenCrate Costume Contest before Tuesday!

Charger's Favorite Fall Activities

Oct 20, 2017 Posted by: Kate Shepherd

Looking for fun Fall activities to enjoy with your dog? Check out Charger's favorite fall activities for inspiration!

Dine Out with Your Dog: The Best Pet Friendly Restaurants

Jun 29, 2017 Posted by: Kate Shepherd

If your dog is your best friend, then you're familiar with the longing feeling to take them every where you go, especially when it's time to eat. Unfortunately, not all restaurants let your precious pets enjoy your meal with you. Here are a few places in America that allow you to dine out with your dog - some places even have their own dog-friendly menus and treats:

Savannah, Georgia: J. Christopher’s

A breakfast and lunch chain located exclusively in Georgia, J. Christopher’s goes above and beyond letting your dog just eat next to you, they make sure that your he or she eats WITH you. That’s right, J.Christopher offers a doggie menu for all dogs and they are served signature dishes alongside you. Their famous “Doggie Bags” offer some of the most delicious and healthy meals for your dog.

Las Vegas, Texas and California: Lazy Dog Restaurant

Chill out on the pup-friendly patio and enjoy some classic cuisine while your dog gets a taste of his own food. This food joint offers a menu for dogs that includes plain chicken breasts, plain grilled hamburgers and brown rice. Just make sure your dog is leashed, doesn’t jump on any tables and is on his or hers best behavior and you and your dog are in for a great dining experience.

Fort Lauderdale: The Nauti Dog Restaurant

Located on a beautiful marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, The Nauti Dog Restaurant allows you to soaked up the rays and enjoy a beach day with your pup. Their dog menu includes eggs, bacon, chicken breasts, hamburgers, hot dawgs and mahi. Each meal is served in a dog bowl and every Monday is yappy hour all day long - half off the K-9 menu!

Denver, Colorado: Watering Bowl

If your pup is the active type, this is the perfect spot to chow down with your dog. Watering Bowl features a dog friendly outdoor patio as well as a 700 square foot area for your dog to play which includes picnic tables, dog pools and buckets full of tennis balls. They also host dog birthday bashes.

Portland, Oregon: Tin Shed Garden Cafe

The Tin Shed Garden Cafe is known for it’s scratch made, fresh ingredients which make for mouth-watering plates. But aside from their healthy, hand-crafted food, the Tin Shed really shines for it’s dog accommodations. Two separate spots are offered for you and your dog: the patio and the all-weather porch. Need more reason to visit? Every Thursday night is “Doggie Love Night,” when you get a meal, your dog gets one for free.

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