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 …

Last week, I noticed that the “pinky” side nail on Matilda’s left paw was bent at an outwards-turning 90 degree angle. I hadn’t seen any signs of pain like limping …

The best inventions solve an everyday problem, and boy, did a fabulous invention come my way this month. The Wishbone is a simple accessory that instantly separates static-y layers on …

We celebrated Matilda and Cow’s 7th birthday with some dog-friendly tacos. This wouldn’t be our first time enjoying tacos on the blog, you might remember our Cinco De Mayo refried …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Indoor potty systems for dogs are controversial. Some people, experienced trainers included, feel that puppy pads and other indoor potty areas can confuse …

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? …

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 …