Zen Frenz Blog

While most people have a very reasonable fear of spiders, a good amount of people are afraid of dogs! I mean c’mon eight legs are pretty creepy and not to mention, can be poisonous, but dogs are just furry best friends! However, not everyone has this same view and may have had an unfortunate encounter with a dog that has left them scarred and afraid. And, interestingly enough, some people have a genetic disposition to developing a phobia. So a bad experience with a dog can lead to a greater chance of this person developing this phobia.  Cynophobia, a fear...

Getting another pup to keep your current dog company or to please your partner or kids wishes to have two furry best friends may seem like a great idea, but there are many considerations you need to analyze. Go through these 9 potential issues before committing. 1. Can you spend more money? If your finances are tight or you are saving for something, spending money on caring for a new dog may not be in the books for you at the moment. All your current expenses would essentially be doubled, so don’t bite the bullet if you aren’t ready to. ...

First thing is first, not all breeds are made to be your running companion, and some dogs, just like some humans, will hate running. So if you are looking for a four legged running buddy, you will need to get a suitable breed, try to gauge if their personality is active, and then you will need to train them. Just like you most likely can’t run a marathon without training, neither can your dog. Breeds like huskies and greyhounds were bred to run and will be great long distance running partners. Some other working dogs can also be naturally suited...

Do you have allergies but love dogs and want to be a dog parent more than anything? You just have to get a dog that is hypoallergenic which means they do not shed as much hair or dander which is what people are typically allergic to. These dogs tend to be smaller or medium sized which makes sense because even if a dog has minimal shedding, a smaller dog also has less hair to shed.  There are a variety of dogs to pick from so read on to find 16 dogs that can be your allergy friendly companion.  Affenpincher While...

Sometimes you see a dog’s haircut and all you can think is “yikes! I’m never cutting my dogs hair.” But quarantine may have had you questioning if you should pick up the clippers. While a groomer is most likely the best option, your favorite groomer may not be open for business. If you want your dog looking like the breed your dog is supposed to be, you're going to need to be careful with how much and where that cutting gets down, so read on. And if all else fails, just shave all your pup’s hair off, laugh, and move...