Today’s article is about the Norwex Microfiber Pet Towel and Pet Mitt. I currently use both products with my 38-lb dog, Wally. Lindsay also tested out the products with her dog, Remy. Wally loves these soft, microfiber products! He has a love-hate relationship with water and bath time. He lets out a sigh of relief …
When my dog Baxter was sick, I wished that he could tell me what was wrong. “Does it hurt? What are you feeling?” Unfortunately, he couldn’t answer me. But I feel we got as close as possible to the answer through a consultation at a veterinary hospital that takes the human model of care and …
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When I take my dog out on our local trails, I want him to walk on a loose leash, pay attention to me and not jump on people. I just want my dog to behave in public. Instead, Remy is a wild mess. He’s just so excited! All of the time! His eyes bug out. …
Today we’ll talk about how to bathe a puppy and how to get your puppy used to baths! It’s easy enough once you’ve figured out where and when to bathe him, which products to use, and what to pay attention to. Of course the main objective is to clean your little guy from the poop …
Real Dog Box is a subscription box for dogs that offers monthly single-ingredient treats and chews made right here in the U.S! My dog Wally enjoys his monthly Real Dog box that’s filled to the brim with treats, chews and even a super chew! It’s the only monthly dog subscription box I’ve purchased religiously ever …
Today we’re talking about how to manage a reactive dog in an apartment. If your dog is reactive, we offer some ideas to help! This can be tricky because reactive dogs need space, and there usually isn’t a whole lot of that on apartment grounds! However, reactive dogs are usually manageable with the right tools, …
Most of us cringe—or panic—when something catches our dog’s eye and he takes off in pursuit. But for dogs in the sport of lure coursing, the chase is exactly what they and their owners want. Lure coursing is a simulated hunt for dogs. It was designed for sighthounds—dogs that hunt by sight, not scent. While …
The morning after our dog, Baxter, died, our 2-year-old daughter Ellie walked over to his empty dog bed and waved her hand through the air as though petting an imaginary dog. Then, she fetched a little plate from her toys and brought it over to the dog bed and explained that she was feeding “purple …
Many dogs fear going to the vet. While some are simply shy or nervous, others are truly aggressive and will growl, lunge and even try to bite. If your dog is aggressive at the vet, I have some ideas for you to try. I’m Barbara and I write regularly for That Mutt. I’m also a …
The greatest thing that Baxter taught me was that I’m a dog person. I always knew he wasn’t going to be my one-and-only dog. During this time between dogs, I’m taking some time to think and plan for the next addition to our family (in addition to being a dog person, I’m an organized, analytical, …