For a long time, I’ve been losing sleep over this. Does my dog ACTUALLY love me – or does she just see me as a source of food, comfort and …

This is a guest post! Please support our latest contributor by commenting on and sharing this post. My partner and I just picked up a Boston Terrier puppy about a …

Little dogs live the longest – if they stay safe at home.  The outside world is a dangerous place for our littles. Before I moved to California and got a …

Yesterday was the last time you’ll ever be lonely. For the next (hopefully) 20 years or so, you’ll have a loyal, portable, snuggly companion. I’m sure you’re over the moon, …

“Ooh, look, cute chihuahua!” people say as me and Matilda proudly walk down the street. I don’t bother to correct them; Matilda is a chihuahua-minpin mix, and people with a …

When you have a mixed breed dog, you rarely meet another that looks like yours. This week, I got to meet three of Matilda’s “twins.” At BlogPaws, we met a …

Matilda is a well behaved dog – except for those times when she dashes out the door. Which is at least once a week. D’oh. The d’oh is on me – …

I was inspired by Don’t Make These Comments To Great Pyrenees Owners on It’s Dog Or Nothing to write this post. Kelsie’s Pyrs, Mauja and Atka, might as well be a …

It’s a knee-jerk reaction that’s hard to suppress when something truly awful is happening. When your dog is chewing up a cute shoe, stealing your taco, or jumping on your …

Cinco De Mayo marks Matilda’s second birthday. Matilda marks everything.  Today, Matilda got a dish of eggs and bacon in lieu of a cake. There’s plenty of dog birthday cake …

Do you ever look at your dog and think to yourself, “How on earth did I get to be so lucky?” Maybe you’re not quite there yet because your pup …

Are you guilty of treating your dog like a baby? Are you thinking of taking it down a notch, but not sure what’s acceptable and what’s not? Some people say …

In my previous post, you read about how I saw some good in Cesar Millan. I felt he could use his influence for a world of good for dogs everywhere… …

At the 7-month mark, I was exasperated. “Should it really be taking this long to potty train my puppy?” I wondered. Matilda was good at using her potty pads, and …

Shaking hands – the butt sniff of the human world. We learn a lot from the strength, dampness and duration of a networking handshake – but dogs learn much more …

Disclaimer: A complimentary sample of this product was provided for my honest review. Get Did You Feed The Dog On Amazon Chubby dogs, hold on to your kibble – you’ve …

“Get a female,” they said. “Girls don’t mark,” they said. Yeah, right. One of the supposed perks of having a female dog is the fact that they generally don’t stop …

We all know the stereotype. The dog chases the cat, ready to make kitty its next meal. Or the cat tries everything to torment or outwit an innocent dog. These …

You want to discourage your dog from certain behaviors, but you don’t know how to do it.   Yelling at your dog doesn’t feel right. Squirting water at her will …

If you know that I’m a positive-based trainer, and if you know anything about positive dog training, you’re probably taken aback by the title of this blog post. Or, you …

It’s the perfect time of year to look back and set goals for blogging. I’m so proud to be a pet blogger, and my first year has been a blast. …

You’re a great dog owner – dog parent, if you prefer – and your dog is lucky to have you. How do I know? You’re reading this dog blog, probably …

You love your new puppy, but you don’t love how bitey she gets during playtime. It happens to every new puppy owner, and it’s completely normal. But biting is not …

“Sharing is caring” is not a popular mantra in the animal kingdom. When your dog was a newborn puppy, she may have had to compete with her siblings for the milkiest …

You freeze up, and your heart goes numb. Your sweet, beloved dog is growling at you, your kid, or your other dog – and you fear the worst. You fear …

The other day, I caught Matilda just as she was pooping on a plastic shopping bag I’d left on the floor. She looked up at me, quivering, her ears crooked, as …

You’ve got your treats, your leash, and a bright-eyed pup who’s eager to learn. But before you can begin training your dog to perform a new trick on cue, or …

Halloween can be a dog’s worst nightmare. Scary strangers will ring her home’s doorbell every five minutes, and she’ll be forced to wear an irritating costume. Worst night ever! Your dog …

I thought fetching was only for dogs like Pluto and Air Bud. Big, yellow dogs who were dumb enough to bring their toys back, only for that toy  to be …

Does your entire neighborhood know your dog’s name? Yup, mine too. It’s extremely frustrating when you call your dog, and she completely ignores you. It’s even more frustrating when, the …