Thanksgiving is around the corner, and for the most part, that means fatty foods and seasoned sides that aren’t safe for dogs. This year, don’t risk a trip to the …

Turkey balls are a one-ingredient treat that your dog will love. It’s one of those things that was born of necessity. I like to include herbs like parsley and basil …

With the cold weather brings backslides on potty training. All that work, tirelessly taking your little dog outside, teaching them perfect potty manners, finally going accident-free all summer… Just for …

I felt like I’d hit a rut with playtime. Buy new toys and see my dogs get excited about them, only for them to become forgotten at the bottom of …

You know Cow, but do you really know Cow? I need to share 10 things with you about my very unusual dog. These are things that I don’t expect anyone …

Having a dog is messy. Teaching your dog to put her toys away won’t help with that… …But at least she’ll learn a fun new skill that’s super impressive to …

Brr! I’ve just started to notice Matilda and Cow shivering in the morning, so we’ve started to put those cozy sweaters on in the AM. Matilda is a master at …

Potty bells are a blessing and a curse… but mostly a blessing. Without them, I’m not sure how I could have gotten the once-timid Matilda to let me know when …

Do you ever go on a smoothie kick, feel great for a week, and then go back to your old habits? To make healthy choices that stick, you have to …

Today I saw a Facebook post on which someone was talking about their unvaccinated puppy. Someone responded, “There’s no need for the rabies shot. Just let your puppy run around …

You may have seen a mama dog or a wild animal pick up their babies by the scruff of their necks. How cute! Your dog’s mom certainly used to carry …

It’s clear to me that Matilda loves doing weird tricks. She loves the extra attention she gets when she’s painting or playing dead. So, I’m always on the lookout for …

Ideally, we always have enough time to prepare our dogs for new, scary things. But that’s not always possible. For example, it’d be nice if everyone were able to buy …

Dog parks are popping up everywhere. It’s exciting to see how dogs are becoming more and more welcome as members of our communities! But how do you… you know… use …

I can’t believe I’ve never written about one of Matilda’s favorite tricks. Yes, her favorite. Because when you use positive reinforcement, you raise a dog who loves to learn and …

Are puppy pads only for puppies? Or is it okay to continue using puppy pads when your dog is all grown up? Having a dog use puppy pads is not …

Uh oh. I was seriously considering scrapping this blog post entirely. I normally veer away from negativity. I don’t want to make anyone feel bad, especially if they’re doing their …

The Five Love Languages (For People) This post is inspired by the concepts in Gary Chapman’s #1 New York Times Best Seller, The 5 Love Languages. I’m not affiliated with …

Does your dog hate her new medication? Or that new food that you spent way too much money on? Or does she turn their nose up at her new chew …

People say Chihuahuas are yappy little dogs… and they’re not wrong. When your little one is standing as tall as she can, hackles spiked up, chest puffing out with every …

Have you heard the buzz? Everyone and their vet is saying to stop feeding grain-free and to switch to a grain-inclusive kibble from one of the big brands. In case …

Tiny dogs are especially prone to side effects from conventional medications. That’s why it was such a big win for Chihuahuas when CBD oil products became legal almost everywhere. Finally, …

Now that summertime is in full bloom, summer rains are bringing many wonderful lifeforms into our yards and inside our homes. It’s amusing, and honestly kind of handy when Cow …

Your dog is going to love her potty bells. It’s amazingly empowering for her when she has a clever and reliable way to get your attention. You’re going to be …

Potty train another Chihuahua? No thanks. I’d rather teach an octopus to put on pants. Potty training a Chihuahua is HARD. If you’re here for troubleshooting, you’re not alone. There …

Tethering – or umbilical cord training, if you want to make it weird – is when you leave your dog’s leash on inside your home. Usually, you’ll hold the leash …

If you’re a regular reader of Little Dog Tips, this blog post is probably not for you. You most likely have learned a lot about potty training from my blog …

Matilda and Cow were born sometime in May about five years ago. Matilda was probably born at the end of May, making her a Gemini, according to a pet psychic …

Chihuahuas are notorious cuddle bunnies at night, so it probably didn’t take you long to discover those adorable little snores. Maybe they were cute at first, but you had to …

I was so excited to move into my first apartment with Matilda and Cow… and so, so guilty. The move seemed like it would only be for my benefit. I …