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How to Prep Your Pup for Daylight Saving Time

Anyone who has been reading our newsletters for a long time will recognize this topic. We bring it up at least twice a year before Daylight Saving Time because dog owners know it can be hard to acclimate our pups. After all, to them, they just think something is off during feeding time. So it's good to give them a little adjustment period before the change.

Shift Schedule in Micro-Steps

Instead of shocking your dog's system with a full 60-minute jump on Sunday morning, ease into the transition over the course of a week.

• The 10-to-15 Minute Rule: About 4 to 6 days before the clocks change, start adjusting key events—breakfast, dinner, walks, and bedtime—by 10 to 15 minutes each day.
• For "Fall Back" (Autumn): Delay daily activities by 10–15 minutes each day.
• For "Spring Forward" (Spring): Move daily activities 10–15 minutes earlier each day.

By the time the weekend arrives, your dog’s internal clock will already align naturally with the new time on the wall!

Keep the Sequence, Not Just the Schedule

Dogs thrive on predictable sequences of events. Even if the exact minute on the clock changes, maintaining the familiar rhythm of their routine offers comfort.

If your daily flow is Wake Up to Potty Break to Breakfast to Morning Stroll, stick strictly to that order. Predictability reduces anxiety and lets your pup know that even if the light outside looks different, their world is still safe and structured.

Harness the Power of Natural Lighting

Light is the strongest signal for a dog's natural circadian rhythms. You can use lighting inside your home to signal when it's time to wake up or wind down:

Adjust Exercise and Stimulation

A tired dog is a flexible dog! During schedule transitions, extra physical play or mental enrichment can work wonders.

Pro-Tip: If the end of Daylight Saving Time means evening walks happen in the dark, incorporate indoor brain games—like snufflemats, treat puzzle toys, or short trick training sessions—around dinner time. This helps expend restless energy and keeps their mind off any minor routine shifts.

Exercise Patience and Grace

Remember that medical needs don't adapt to clock changes instantly. If your dog wakes you up needing an urgent bathroom break at what is now 5 a.m., don't be upset with them; their digestive system is simply following the schedule it knew yesterday.

Take them out quietly, keep interactions calm and low-key, and gently guide them back to rest until the regular waking routine begins. Within a few days to a week, their biological clock will adapt completely.

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• FI - Pet Supplements: Potential Salmonella Contamination
• Northwest Naturals - Chicken Recipe: Potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
• Fromm - Wet Canned Dog Food: Potential Metal Contamination
• Oma's Pride - Canine Food: Contaminated with Salmonella

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