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Well-sourced reading for everyday life with dogs, across seven themes: outings, rules and preparedness, body and behavior, seasons, food and care, training, and dogs in culture.
OutingsDog Car Trip Checklist: Seating, Breaks and What to Do When You Arrive
Three tables cover seating, breaks with food and water, and the steps from arrival to entering the shop. We also explain why you should never leave your dog in the car, even in winter, drawing on Japan's Road Traffic Act and guidance from the AVMA and others.6 min read
OutingsHow to Take Your Dog on a Train in Japan: Carrier Rules and Carrier Training at Home
Before taking your dog on a train, check the railway's rules for carry-on items (temawarihin). Based on guidance from railway companies and dog organizations in the US and UK, we cover the carrier rules and tickets of two JR companies, how to get your dog used to a carrier at home, and how to try a one-stop ride at a quiet time.6 min read
OutingsAssistance Dogs vs Pet Dogs: 5 Common Myths When You Meet One at a Cafe
A dog in a harness or vest lying quietly at someone's feet. We check five myths about assistance dogs and pet dogs, and explain who you can talk to and how to keep your own dog at a distance.6 min read
OutingsRainy-Day Dog-Friendly Cafes: Choosing Seats and a Checklist for the Day
A rainy forecast does not have to cancel your dog-friendly cafe plans. Based on the Japan Meteorological Agency's rain-strength guide, we put seat choice and what to do before you leave, at the entrance and after you get home into a ready-to-use form.7 min read
OutingsPuppy's First Dog Cafe Visit in Japan: When to Go and 5 Steps
Drawing on Japanese government guidance and a veterinary behavior society's position statement, we lay out five steps for a puppy's dog cafe debut: socializing at home from day one, registration and rabies vaccination, checking with your vet and the venue, and a first visit at a quiet time.5 min read
OutingsTaking a Senior Dog to a Dog-Friendly Cafe: Steps, Floors, Seats and Breaks
Cafe outings with an older dog are easier to plan if you check the entrance, floor, seat, travel and breaks first. Here is how to choose, book and spend the day.6 min read
OutingsBooking a Table With Your Dog: Read the Rules, Then Ask These 5 Things
Five questions to ask and three things to tell the venue when booking with your dog, in tables. Also an example for the online notes field and what to prepare before the visit.5 min read
OutingsVaccination Proof for Dog Runs and Dog-Friendly Cafes in Japan: What to Show and How to Carry It
Dog runs and dog-friendly shops in Japan may ask for two kinds of proof, tags and papers, and the rules differ by facility. Based on official sources, here is how to prepare and carry them.5 min read