15+ Life Hacks For Chihuahua Parents
Dog moms and dads, your life is about to get so much easier. Check out these tips I've been using to overcome everything from daily challenges to minor inconveniences that come with being the guardian of two darling doggies. Easily open plastic poop bags It can be...
Should I Let My Dog Eat Cicadas?
Imagine if there were chicken nuggets falling from the sky, buzzing around and even hitting you right in the face. I think this is the world that Cow is living in right now, and if you live somewhere in the Midwestern to Eastern United States, your dog might be too....
Should I Get Professional Dental Cleaning For My Chihuahua?
They say the cutest mouths are the smelliest. Well, at least, I say that. Our tiny dogs are cursed with teeth that are crowded together and easily collect plaque and tartar. It's no wonder we so often see toothless Chihuahuas with their tongue hanging out. While it's...
Does Your Dog Whine And Carry A Toy Around In Her Mouth?
When Matilda was about 15 months old, she pulled the feet off one of her toys. The feet looked like tiny brown beans about 1.5" long that sort of resembled a very tiny baby Chihuahua. She used to take one of those tiny feet and carry it around in her mouth, whining...
7 Ways To Prank Your Dog For April Fool’s Day
This past year has been rough, to say the least, and I think that's why April Fool's Day seems so quiet this year. We've all been through enough! For our dogs, though, this year has been superb. We've spent more time at home with them than ever, and they've been...
How To Catch A Loose Dog
You'd think dogs don't have a sense of humor until your dog slips her leash while you're out on a walk. While you panic and look out for cars, there's your very funny dog, dancing around and daring you to chase her. In most cases, the worst thing you can do is run...
My Dog Bites Me When I Give Her A Treat!
Do you ever lovingly share a bite of your food with your dog, or offer her a treat for a job well done, only for her to bite your fingers? I've realized that there's a few ways to stop this from happening, and that it's only partially a training or self-control...
Are Small Amounts Of Chocolate Harmful To Dogs?
Most people realize that chocolate is toxic to dogs. But dogs do not realize that chocolate is toxic to dogs. So when your dog sneaks a bite of your cookie or a lap of your hot cocoa, you might panic - until you find out that it takes a higher dose to land your dog in...
How To Get Your Dog To Drink More Water
Does your dog's water bowl remain untouched at the end of the day? Do you feel as though you never catch her drinking? Water is an essential nutrient. You know that when you're working long hours and forget to drink water, you might get a headache, you might have...
How To Make 10-Minute Mashed Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes For Your Dog
When prepping some potatoes for Thanksgiving today, I realized that I had just two taters left in the bag. I was overloading my pot as it was, so I decided to save them for my dogs. One problem - I had already put away my cutting board and didn't have room on my...
Our Holiday Family Updates
There has been so much going on with our family that I've been wanting to write about, but the more that happens, the less time I seem to have to write about it, and the more overwhelmed I feel. Where to start! I'm just going to run-down how our family has been doing...
I Found A Flea On My Dog… What Do I Do??
When I spotted a flea crawling around on Matilda's belly, I knew to act fast. I knew what to do because we've had fleas before. Sometimes I share things on my blog that I'm a little embarrassed about. The fact that this is the second "flea happening" of Matilda's...
Can A Dog Be Litter Trained?
Indoor potty systems for dogs are controversial. Some people, experienced trainers included, feel that puppy pads and other indoor potty areas can confuse your dog, making her think it's okay to relieve herself anywhere she wants in your home. But I think they're a...
3 Ways To Use Up Leftover Canned Pumpkin For Dogs
Canned pumpkin is basically the whole grail of dog tummy health. Is your dog constipated? Pumpkin. Are her anal glands firing off in the house? Pumpkin. Does she have diarrhea? PUMPKIN. But your dog doesn't have to have a digestive issue to enjoy pumpkin. Which is...
Is My Dog Dumb? What I Learned From My Less-Clever Dog
If I hadn't had Matilda, I might not notice that Cow is... well... Saying that she's "dumb" is an unfair simplification of the situation. I love Cow, and we never refer to the ones we love the most as "dumb." But on a surface level, she's not as intelligent as...
How To Keep Your Small Dog Safe From Loose, Off-Leash, Or Out Of Control Dogs On Walks
Our small dogs may act pretty tough when they see a larger dog, but an actual confrontation can end up deadly. If you live in an area where there are loose or stray dogs, a possible encounter is always around the corner. I don't know how Matilda and I survived when we...
How To Speak Dog – 5 Useful Phrases You Won’t Learn With DuoLingo
Wouldn't it be lovely if you could learn to speak dog with one of your favorite language apps? It doesn't look like that's happening anytime soon. Dogs have done their best to adjust to our world, learn our human way of communicating, and speak their needs to us...
Is Your Dog Constipated? How To Get Them Pooping Again
Dogs have a much shorter, faster digestive tract than humans. That's why they tend to poop more often than people, and you'll often spot undigested pieces of food in their poop that you have just fed them a few hours earlier. But what about when your dog just isn't...
Matilda’s Artwork Is Available For Sale! Bid Towards A Good Cause
Since I began sharing videos of Matilda painting on social media, people have been asking me if her artwork is available for sale. I struggled with all of the factors surrounding that - how much should I sell them for? And what should I do with her hard-earned money?...
Are Retractable Leashes Dangerous? What Small Dog Parents Should Know
When you go on a walk with your dog, you want them to be able to have the freedom to sniff, run ahead, and go at her own pace. A retractable leash seems like a great solution. Your dog has more freedom than a standard 6 foot leash, yet you're not as prone to tangling...
How To Trim Your Dog’s Nails With A Nail Grinder… Without The Drama!
Does your stomach drop when you notice that your dog's claws have grown into gargoyle talons yet again? I don't think anyone looks forward to nail time, but it's something we all have to deal with, whether your have your vet or groomer trim them, or you go at them at...
Should I Let My Small Dog Play With Big Dogs?
Have you and your dog ever encountered someone walking with their large dog on the street, and wondered if it was safe to allow your dogs to say hello? On one hand, you want your dog to be well-socialized. You might feel good about both dogs' body language. Maybe the...
Can Dogs Have Ham?
It's been a few days since Easter, and maybe you bought a huge ham that's still sitting in the fridge. If you're tired of leftover ham sandwiches and tempted to throw a few pieces to the dog, read on. What's In Ham That Can Hurt Dogs? I'm all about fresh, raw or...
Review: 5Strands Pet Food & Environmental Intolerance Test – At-Home Allergy Test For Dogs
It's heartbreaking to keep trying new foods to help your "allergy dog," only for her to continue being itchy, gassy, sick, and miserable. Yet, so many of us watch our dogs suffer from intolerances. Until now, there haven't been many options. You could go to the vet...