Have you heard about how reading to dogs helps kids improve their reading skills? Dogs are patient, judgement-free listeners. They don’t mind if kids take their time sounding out new …
Have you ever been told to “pop” your dog’s leash or collar? You might have seen this technique in an article, a book, or even on TV. Like many dog …
Dogs rely on us to help them stay healthy. And it can be tough because their needs are so different than ours – and yet, so similar too. Like humans, …
Trick-training can unlock both your creativity and that of your dog’s. That’s right – dogs can be creative, too! As you teach your dog the basic cues like sit and …
Do you have a nighttime ninja pooper? It’s not uncommon for dogs to seem totally housetrained during the day, while their humans are awake, then sneak around at night leaving …
Meeting your dog for the first time is unforgettable. And if you love dogs, you probably loved your dog very much when you met them. And you likely realized that …
Does your dog bark up a storm, chew up your furniture, or run out into the street? Bad habits can range from mildly annoying to seriously dangerous. No matter how …
Nothing beats the pure joy of a new puppy… but they can bring so much mess & stress, too. Puppy potty training requires consistency, patience, and determination, but even seasoned …
After puppyhood, when your dog has had their core vaccines and isn’t suffering from any chronic health issues, it’s tempting to skip their annual wellness visits. In times when our …
Does your dog ever get nervous or worked up – and suddenly give off a pungent, fishy, almost metallic or iron-like odor? Then you, too, have been a victim of …
January brings a time of introspection for a lot of us, and this year I found myself turning down a path of trying to better understand people who are totally …
Every cat-cohabiting dog’s favorite thing about their roommate: that wonderful box of kitty crumpets. Cat poop, to dogs, are irresistible truffles. Since cat food generally has more protein and fat …
If you get trick-or-treaters at your house, you’re bound to see a few four-legged visitors accompanying their little humans. Don’t get caught without some goodies for the pups, too – …
How embarrassing! Have you ever brought your totally, long-ago potty-trained dog over to your friend’s house, only for them to pee or poop in their home? This is something I’ve …
When I was a kid, the old dog books I’d pore over in the library would say to ignore your dog when you first come home. It’s one of the …
You’ve probably seen your dog kick their back legs after pooping. Many pet parents wonder if their dog is trying to – without success – bury their poop. Sometimes, your …
Most dogs love food, and are highly motivated by treats, but some are more food-obsessed than others. Matilda, for instance, has a one-track mind. She’ll do anything for a crumb, …
If you’ve been on my blog for a while you might have seen me cover doggy toothpaste and dental care a few times. If not, a quick refresher: Those of …
When I first saw headlines going around about a canine cancer that’s passed through sniffing one another’s private parts, I was alarmed. My dogs, like all dogs, love sniffing other …
In case you’re new here, Matilda is my five-pound Chihuahua mix, and Cow is my 30-pound… well her DNA test says she’s a Chow-Chow, German Shepherd, Jack Russell, Cocker Spaniel. …
I’m a lifelong dog-person, dog-girl, dog-lady, all of that. I never saw myself owning a cat. Sabrina, our little black cat, has been living with us for about six months. …
Sometimes our dogs alert us when the delivery driver knocks on the door, and that’s fantastic and warranted. You grab your food before it gets cold, or you scoop up …
I think a lot of my weirdness is coming out in this blog lately, and I’m thrilled about it. I’ve learned so much about dogs in the past seven years …
I just came back from dropping Cow off at the vet for her first ever dental appointment. I couldn’t help but feel a bit misty as the tech took her …
Planning is so important when adding a new pet to your household, but sometimes life just drops an animal into your lap. I had months to plan for Matilda, while …
What colors have you stopped wearing since your dog first came home? Cow is black and white, Matilda is reddish fawn, so that means no matter what color I wear, …
There’s one thing in dog training resources that have always given me paws pause. Dogs need structure. Dogs need a schedule. Dogs need consistency. Just typing that out has my …
If you’re like me, you depend on your dog for emotional support – sometimes. At other times, you might realize that you are, in fact, your dog’s emotional support human. …
Super Pet Expo in Edison, NJ was the highlight of my year when I was growing up in the armpit of America, and I still go whenever I can. This …
Anxiety is like blood pressure. Everyone has it, and if yours were zero, you’d be dead. It has important purposes for both humans and animals – our anxiety keeps us …
My dog treat box is a graveyard of dental chews that haven’t worked for us. Matilda and Cow aren’t impressed by some of them, and maybe I shouldn’t be surprised …