Does your dog trust you? Maybe you never really thought about ways to build trust with your dog before, but this past weekend something happened with Haley that made me realize how important it is. I gave Haley a soft, chewable bone, you know the kind that are similar to dental bones and get a little gummy when chewed. Well, … Read More
The Pet Wellness Report Review (PWR)
Note: This is NOT a paid or compensated review, but a review of a product that I purchased for my own use. I enjoy sharing information about products you may like or find useful and you’ll always receive my honest and unbiased opinion. Haley had her annual vet exam last week and since she’s getting a little older, I decided … Read More
Adopting a Dog When You Have a Cat
If you’re thinking about adopting a dog when you have a cat, do you visualize one of those cute photos of a dog and cat lovingly curled up in the same bed or does the expression “fighting like cats and dogs” come to mind and make you a little apprehensive? Yep, it could go either way but if your cat … Read More
10 Easy Ways to Find Dogs for Playdates
Dogs love playing with other dogs and socializing puppies is essential for raising a well-balanced dog, but sometimes finding other dogs for your dog to interact and play with can be a challenge. For dogs that are overwhelmed by crowded, high-energy dog parks, playdates might be the perfect solution, but how do you find dogs for playdates? It’s not like … Read More
March Madness – Featuring Sports for Dogs!
Today’s Wordless Wednesday post celebrates dogs that love playing sports with their humans. It’s springtime and March Madness has just begun, so here’s Haley tipping things off by playing her favorite sport, basketball! If your dog isn’t a fan of basketball, that’s okay. Check out these other sports for dogs: baseball, hockey, football and tennis. Try different ways of including … Read More
How to Deal With Ticks – A Dog Hiker’s Survival Guide
The snow is melting, the days are getting longer and spring is almost here. That means you’ll soon be spending more time outdoors with your dog. This is a good time to plan on how to deal with ticks this year, especially if you love hiking with your pup. Has this ever happened to you? You return home from a … Read More
Do Dogs Get Spring Fever?
How do you know when spring is about to arrive? Here in the Midwest, it’s been a long, cold winter and I’ve been searching for signs of life under all this white stuff covering the ground, but I haven’t seen a Grape Hyacinth or Daffodil bulb spouting through the soil yet. Then it happened! I got the official word yesterday … Read More
How to Stop Your Dog From Getting Into the Trash
For a dog owner, there’s nothing more joyful than coming home to a happy, wiggling pup. Until—you walk into the kitchen and find that she’s knocked over the trash can, shredded papers and containers, and pretty much consumed everything even remotely edible from the can. Urgh! You know you’re not supposed to correct a dog after the fact because she … Read More
The Liebster Award
Today’s post is something a little different. Kelley from Kelley’s Dog Blog recently nominated me for the Liebster Award. What a surprise! I have to admit, I wasn’t totally sure what the award was about, but after learning more, it’s a really cool way to recognize and learn a little more about our fellow bloggers. Kelley writes with the unique … Read More
15 Helpful Dog Park Tips – Keeping Dog Park Visits Positive
After getting some great feedback from last week’s post “Are Dog Parks Good or Bad for Your Dog?”, I wanted to follow up with some dog park tips and additional information I think you’ll find useful. If you feel the dog park environment is a good fit for exercising and socializing your dog, check out the helpful tips below. All … Read More
