In today's issue:

-Meet our dog of the day

-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day

-Get great information in our featured article

-Take our action of the week

-Check out our family photo of the day

Want your pup to be featured here?

Join our Facebook group - Post Your Pooch!

Breeze Through Airport Security

No more taking off your shoes, belts, or unpacking laptops at TSA. With TSA PreCheck, you’ll move through U.S. airport security in minutes — and now you can apply online in just 5 minutes with 10% off.

Apply Now & Save 10%

Why Your Dog Loves to Wrap Themselves in Blankets

If you’ve ever walked into your living room only to find a suspicious, breathing lump in your favorite throw blanket, you’re not alone. Many dog owners are familiar with the "burrito dog"—that magical moment when our four-legged friends turn a simple piece of fabric into a custom, highly engineered cocoon.

The Call of the Wild (The "Denning" Instinct)

Long before dogs slept on memory foam orthopedic mattresses, their wild ancestors relied on small, enclosed spaces to survive. In the wild, canines dug underground dens to protect themselves from harsh weather and hide from predators.

When your dog pulls a blanket over their head, they are tapping into this ancient denning instinct. The fabric acts as a roof, transforming their sleeping spot into a safe, secure bunker where they can finally let their guard down and sleep deeply.

A Cozy "Puppy Pile" Recreated

If you’ve ever seen a litter of newborn puppies, you know they sleep in one giant, tangled heap of paws and ears.

• Contact Comfort: Puppies rely on the physical touch of their mother and littermates to feel safe.
• Deep Pressure Therapy: The gentle weight of a blanket mimics that warm "puppy pile". It triggers the release of relaxation hormones (like oxytocin), acting much as a weighted blanket does for stressed humans.

Turning Down the Sensory Noise

The human world is incredibly loud and bright for a dog. Between televisions, vacuum cleaners, and passing cars, a dog’s sensitive ears and eyes can easily get overwhelmed. Wrapping up in a blanket acts like a sensory deprivation tank. It blocks out the excess light and muffles household noises, giving them a quiet, dark space to completely recharge.

Simple, Cozy Warmth

Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the right one: your dog is just cold!

This is especially true for:

• Short-haired breeds (like Chihuahuas, Italian Greyhounds, and Boston Terriers) that lack a thick double coat to insulate them.
• Natural burrowers (like Dachshunds and Terriers), whose ancestors were literally bred to tunnel underground to hunt small game.

For these pups, wrapping up is the ultimate way to trap their own body heat and stay toasty.

Is it safe?

For the vast majority of dogs, burrowing under blankets is perfectly safe. Dogs are excellent at self-regulating—if they get too hot or need fresh air, they will naturally wiggle their way out. Just make sure the blankets are lightweight and breathable, and avoid heavy, tightly woven materials that might make it hard for them to escape.

Next time you see your dog carefully circling, pawing, and tucking themselves into a blanket taco, take a second to appreciate the sweet complexity of the moment. They aren't just taking a nap—they are building a tiny, ancient fortress of comfort and peace.

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• Steve's Real Food - Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food: Possible Low Thiamine Levels (B1)
• Raaw Energy - Dog Food: Potential Listeria Contamination
• Albright's Raw Pet Food - Chicken Recipe for Dogs: Potential Salmonella
  Exposure

Want to help find lost pets?

Download our RoverAlert app to receive notifications of missing pets in your area.

We want to feature your pup!

We want to share your pup with our pack. Email us your favorite doggy pic or video with your pup’s name, and we'll try to feature it as a family photo in one of our upcoming newsletters or on our Facebook page.