Are you thinking about visiting your local dog park? You’ve probably heard some dog owners rave about how wonderful dog parks are for exercising and socializing dogs and how they go on a regular basis and enjoy hanging out with their doggie and human friends. You’ve probably also heard other dog owners describe how these parks are full of diseases … Read More
Teach Your Dog to Play Find It
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to entertain your dog on a cold winter afternoon, why not teach your dog to play Find It? Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and they love to use their noses to hunt and track things, especially yummy things! We humans use sight as our primary sense, but dogs primarily … Read More
Do Dogs Barter? – Trading Toys for Treats
Something odd happened not too long ago that made me feel pretty unobservant as a dog owner and left me intrigued about my dog’s behavior. The question “Do dogs barter?” had never crossed my mind until… One day, sitting comfortably on the couch (notebook in lap and visiting lots of amazing dog blogs), I noticed Haley had arrived in front … Read More
Wordless Wednesday: When Do You Take a Break From Blogging?
I have someone who reminds me when I’ve been on the computer too long. How do you know when you need to take a break from blogging or the computer?
Help! My Dog Doesn’t Come When Called
I’m sure we’ve all experienced at one time or another a dog that doesn’t listen. When your dog doesn’t come when called, it can be frustrating, embarrassing and in some cases, downright dangerous. Even the best trained dog can occasionally get distracted by an unusually interesting scent or an intense game of chase with a cat or squirrel, but we … Read More
2015 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dog
Ok, I lied. I don’t really have 2,015 resolutions this year, although my todo list is almost that long. Instead, I offer you the 15 New Year’s resolutions that I’ve made for Haley in 2015. That’s a pretty manageable number after all and I’m all for making realistic goals when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. It’s not too late … Read More
Happy Holidays!
May your home be filled with love, joy and peace—and a few frosty nose prints on the window pane. Wishing you and yours a wondrous holiday season!
Got Husky? – Getting to Know Some of the Best Pet Bloggers
As someone new to the world of pet blogging, I was happy to be asked by Pamela from Something Wagging This Way Comes to take part in the Pet Blogger’s Gift Exchange. It’s a great way for both you and me to get to know some of the best pet bloggers on the Internet. So, without further ado… I would … Read More
How to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday – Dog Style!
Is your pup’s special day coming up soon? Are you looking for a way to celebrate your dog’s birthday? I’ve never been one for doggy birthday parties with banners, balloons, doggy friends or a dog-healthy homemade cake and I definitely know Haley would not be thrilled about wearing a party hat for twenty minutes while I try to get the … Read More
Why Do My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips?
You may have noticed from time to time an aroma emanating from your dog that makes you want to head to the kitchen for a salty snack. It’s not just your imagination when you think your dog’s paws smell like corn chips or popcorn. Yes, I’m talking about Frito Feet! If you’ve never noticed this before, go ahead and take … Read More
