Dog parks are off-leash areas that let dogs interact with each other and stretch their legs mostly free of charge, although there are also a few members-only dog parks. Most feature water stations, poop bags, and are at least partially fenced-in. Sounds pretty good so far, right? While we can probably all agree that the …
Tug-of-war is a fun game that many dogs love because it mimics shaking their prey! They can play it with a human, other dogs, or even just themselves. However, there are a few instances in which dogs shouldn’t get to play tug, and I’ll point them out in this article. Pros of playing tug of …
In this article, I’ll share tips on how to introduce a new puppy or adult dog to your cat, along with what to consider before you even bring Fido home in the first place. I also cover the tough decision of having to re-home a dog who’s determined to harm your resident cat. Can dogs …
Have you ever heard of the Feist dog breed? I hadn’t, at least not until early 2019 when I adopted my Feist mix Wally West from a rescue organization here in North Carolina! What is a Feist dog? One of the very first questions I had for the rescue group lady I was in contact …
One in 3 pets will get lost during their lifetime and 10 million pets are lost in the U.S. every year. That’s an estimate of the American Humane Association. Thankfully, there are several ways of identifying and returning a pet with her owners. Microchips for dogs are an affordable, tamper-proof option. However, microchips do come …
Do you allow your dog up on the furniture or is it a strict no-go in your home? Regardless of your preference, there’s certainly no right answer to this question. In this article, we’ll offer proactive solutions to keep your dog off the furniture, but we’ll also look at the topic from different angles. For …
In one way or another, all of us have been limited in what we can do with our dogs this year. That’s why I decided to share how I’m keeping my dog Wally interested in walks around our neighborhood only. These ideas are also helpful for when you just don’t have time to drive your …
Exercise ideas for puppies before they’re old enough for hard running and agility.
My dog’s training progress – one year later! Read about how it’s going with Wally’s training and socialization.
Can I feed a raw diet to my senior dog? Yes, raw dog food for senior dogs is generally a good idea!