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January 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Study: teaching kids outside improves focus
Teachers and parents who have a hard time getting their kids to focus on schoolwork should consider taking children outside for lessons and homework. According to a new study conducted by University of Illinois researchers, teaching kids outside improves their ability to concentrate on their schoolwork. The researchers studied two third-grade classrooms over a 10-week […]
January 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Change a Pet’s Life Day is next Wednesday
Did you know that Wednesday, January 24 is Change a Pet’s Life Day? It’s a day set aside to draw attention to homeless pets. It also encourages people to consider adopting a pet from their local shelter or rescue organization and spreading awareness of animal welfare issues. “I didn’t know Lucky the TurfMutt was a […]
January 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Watch TurfMutt tips on “Lucky Dog” this Saturday
The first 2018 episode of Lucky Dog with tips from TurfMutt will air this Saturday, January 20. This heart-warming episode features a miniature poodle named Max. He’s a rescue dog – like TurfMutt! – who needs a home and some help getting over a difficult past and his aggression toward big dogs. TurfMutt’s human, Kris […]
January 9th
By Mutt Mulligan Use cold winter days to plan for spring landscape projects
When winter hits, it can seem like spring will never come. If winter blues have you down, TurfMutt has a tip. There is no time like the present to start planning your spring lawn and landscape projects! Here are a few to-dos you can tackle now to remind you spring is just around the corner […]
January 6th
By Mutt Mulligan RX for shortsightedness: time outside
A doctor in the Netherlands is warning that a blindness epidemic is inevitable unless children start spending more time outdoors. Dr. Caroline Klaver is the latest expert to raise a warning about the increased prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness) in young people. She says nearsightedness is becoming the biggest cause of blindness. The reason so many […]
January 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Too cold to go outside? Visit TurfMutt.com!
The East Coast is being pummeled by a huge winter storm that has been dubbed a bomb cyclone. It’s kind of like a winter hurricane. Meanwhile, many other parts of the country are being impacted by colder-than-average temps. Here’s a reminder from TurfMutt. When it’s too cold to go outside, it’s a good chance […]
December 29th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 pet-related New Year’s resolutions
It’s goal-setting season! This year, TurfMutt encourages you to include your pet in your resolution-making. Here are TurfMutt’s top-dog ideas for incorporating your pet into your goals for 2018. Get fit Eating better and exercising more is once again at the top of the resolution list for 2018. Commit to more walks, playtime in your […]
December 20th
By Mutt Mulligan Cold weather reminders from TurfMutt
Waves of cold weather are sweeping across many parts of the country, just in time for the holidays. Remember, even though they have fur coats, pets feel cold just like humans do! TurfMutt has these cold-weather tips for pet parents to keep in mind when the mercury drops. Inside is the best place for your […]
December 18th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s howl-i-day road trip tips for pets
Over the river and through the woods…to grandmother’s house we go! For many of us, the family dog is along for the ride when we travel for the holidays. TurfMutt loves a road trip as much as the next pooch. He has these tips for keeping your fur babies safe in the car this holiday […]
