Our pets are part of our family and that means including them in Christmas. The kids get gifts for Christmas, the dogs and cat should too. I don’t always wrap their gifts, but I do try to get them something special for Christmas too. If you aren’t sure what to get your dog for Christmas, …
Fall is here (well almost here but the weather sure feels like it is fall) and that means pumpkin spice time. I’ve heard so much about pumpkin spice this or that on the radio for the last week or so already. While I’m not a big pumpkin spice fan, I do enjoy baking with pumpkin. …
I don’t know about your dogs, but my dogs have bad breath. It’s not the worst dog breath I’ve had the unfortunate chance to smell, but it’s still not good. I decided to try improving Luna and Morgan’s breath by making them some fresh breath frozen dog treats. These are easy to make with only …
Congratulations on deciding to get a new puppy. Now that you have made this big decision, it’s time to think about what you need for them. Puppies require a lot of stuff, but it can be hard to know what is needed and what is not. And going to the pet store without any idea …
There are many ways to train a new puppy. You can take puppy classes. Or pay a trainer to come to your house. You can read blogs. Buy books. Or watch YouTube videos. It can be overwhelming trying to decide how to train your new dog. And depending on your situation, cost is a factor …
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If your dog is like either of mine, they love treats. And the variety of treats at the store is endless. The only problem is that it is difficult to find a soft treat that is easily breakable to use as a training treat. I try to give very small pieces of treats when I’m …
If your dog pulls the leash on walks you know how annoying it can be. But did you know it can be dangerous as well? Depending on the size of the dog, it can be dangerous just to the dog or to you as well. Morgan, at 23 pounds, won’t cause me, or my kids, …
Luna isn’t my first dog. But she has given me enough firsts to make up for it. One of the things I’ve never encountered before is fast eating. Morgan used to barely eat her food. Luna eats hers as fast as possible. It almost seems like she is in a speed eating competition she eats …
Poop eating, also known as coprophagia (kop-ruh-fey-jee-uh), is probably the most disgusting thing that Luna does. It’s fairly common among puppies, though most will outgrow it by 6 to 9 months of age. If your dog, like Luna, refuses to outgrow this behavior, there is hope. There are several things that can be done to …
Does your dog need a new bed? Are you looking for an option that doesn’t involve spending a lot of money? This DIY may be your answer. You can make your own pet bed, fairly inexpensively, and quickly. I made this pet bed in less than an hour for about $5. The price may be …
