Lindsay Pevny

If you’re like me, you don’t make decisions related to your dog’s health based on just one source of information. You prefer to hear “both sides of the story,” but …

Nothing is sweeter than your tiny dog curling up close to you so you can hear every sigh, snort and snore as you fall asleep. But it’s hard to truly …

It feels like you just brought your puppy home yesterday – at the same time, you’ll be glad when that sassy, mouthy pup is fully grown. There’s no exact day …

If this is your first time seeing the Delay Her Spay harness, your initial reaction was probably similar to mine: amused, confused and skeptical. Yes, this doggy chastity belt really …

Over the past six months, I’ve been feeding Matilda and Cow a homemade, balanced raw diet. They’ve been thriving, and I’ve finally learned, experimented and fine-tuned the process enough to …

Dogs are a lifesaver for less socially inclined humans. Most dogs love nothing more than being around people, and many will even greet strangers with boundless enthusiasm. I can’t say …

Your tiny dog doesn’t sweep you off your feet when they pull on walks, but their pulling ruins the walk nonetheless. I know exactly what that’s like – pulling on …

Matilda and Cow have gotten good at listening and staying close to me at the dog beach, with or without a leash.  In your living room, your dog does an …

As New Jerseyans, it was long overdue for my dogs to experience the beach. While they aren’t allowed at classic hotspots like Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant, I found the …

It makes a lot of sense to use puppy pads in the first phase of house training. When your puppy is very small, her bladder control may be very weak, …

Playing with your dog isn’t much fun if all she wants to do is take her toys and play with them by herself. I wasn’t sure how to play with …

The dog park can be a great place for your dog to run around without a leash, but it’s not for everyone. You may decide not to go to dog parks …

What I once thought was a place for brides-to-be and crafters to collect ideas is now a great place to share information about dogs. In fact, I use my Pinterest …

For me and Matilda, puppyhood was bittersweet. She was at her tiniest, and arguably her most adorable with those indecisively flip-floppy ears – but she was also incredibly skittish, and …

Author Mark Twain was once quoted, “the more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” People disappoint us. Many of us turn to the companionship of animals …

As I shopped at PetSmart® on Monday to grab a bag of kibble to make sure my dogs would have food during winter storm Stella, I had mixed feelings. Normally, …

Once you’ve learned the basics of positive training and have picked up enough ideas from blogs and books to keep you busy for the rest of your dog’s life, you …

After using potty pads for a few years, I’d come to accept soggy pads and a lingering odor as a part of life. So much so that, when I first …

The dog has been blessed with a precious gift – the ability to bark and tell us exactly how they feel. Barking may not seem like such a miracle when your …

Training Matilda to hold a toy was one of our most difficult training challenges yet. I really wanted her to be able to hold a toy for more than 2 …

I call Little Dog Tips a blog about “positive training for small dogs,” but until now, I haven’t quite defined positive training, what it means to me, and why I …

Some of my fondest memories are of my dogs sticking their head out the car window, squinting into the breeze and getting a good sniff of environment as it rushed …

Some dog lovers say, “If my dog doesn’t like you, neither will I.” If I sticked to that mantra, I’d hate most men. Between me, Matilda and Cow, we’d have …

If your female dog is not spayed, she will go into heat roughly twice per year. Matilda had her last heat in late May, and didn’t have another until mid-January. …

Slurp, slurp, slurp… it’s a noise that makes your stomach turn especially after the fourth minute straight.  Licking is your dog’s way of getting to know the world around her through …

A few weeks ago I reviewed the Design Paw Arched Flexi Gate from Carlson Pet. I was impressed with the wood accents and modern style, but it’s not the perfect …

Unlike babies, dogs can be pre-selected for gender. None of that, “oh, I don’t care as long as it’s healthy,” nonsense. But what if you don’t actually know if you …

This week, Matilda pooped inside the house. Twice. As a dog blogger, I was at first ashamed, then appreciative for the opportunity to explore an issue that I know a …

Nighttime crying really puts a damper on the joy of a new puppy. During the first few weeks, you’re trying to get a head-start on potty training, crate training, obedience …

It’s that time of year again. We’re all making New Year’s Resolutions and looking forward to becoming better people – more importantly, better dog owners – in 2017. In your never-ending quest …