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 …
Does your dog or cat need a new bed? Do you want a less expensive option? Or the ability to choose the look of it? Instead of buying an expensive pet bed at the store, why not make your own? I have three pet beds in my house currently, two store bought and one I …
Luna loves to play. She especially loves rope toys. She enjoys playing tug with them, but her favorite thing to do is to chew on them. Unfortunately, with a traditional rope toy, she ends up pulling out the individual strands of rope and then swallows them. Thankfully nothing bad has happened so far, but it …
Does your dog eat too fast? Do you want a new way to stimulate your dog’s mind? A DIY snuffle mat may be what you are looking for. What is a snuffle mat? A snuffle mat is a toy that you bury treats in for your dog to sniff out. It can be used for …
