4 Dog Safe “Chocolate” Recipes (w/ Carob)
My dogs LOVE baked treats, and I love chocolate. But I know that real chocolate is extremely dangerous for dogs, so I use the popular …
Dog Chocolate Poisoning Timeline
The wrapping paper was torn to shreds and the remnants of chocolate wrappers were scattered over the floor. Our hearts dropped. Muffy, our family dog, …
Leaving a Puppy in a Playpen While at Work – Is it a Good Idea?
Boundless energy, teeny-tiny bladders, and sharp little teeth. Puppies are adorable and can be destructive if left alone for long periods of time. We all …
The Ultimate Guide to Fake Chocolate for Dogs
One of my favorite foods – if you can call it that – are potato chips. I love them so much that I can eat …
How to Handle an Older Dog Stressed by a New Puppy
Patent, shiny, pink flowers. That’s the rather crazy pattern on my favorite pair of shoes. I had NO idea if I would wear them when …
10 Dog Breeds That Need Little Exercise
Normally, I’m a huge extrovert. I love being around people and get a lot of energy from it. Until I don’t. Then I hit my …
How to Make a Dog Shirt Out of a Sock
If you are owned by a small dog or tiny dog you know they can get chilled quite easily in the cooler months. Here is …
How to Socialize Your Puppy
She moved through the crowd smiling and laughing with people and it seemed so easy for her. Humans with good social skills often have an …
Can You Cut Dog Nails with Scissors?
My Gramps lived through the United States depression and he taught me to never waste anything. If you have something that’s still good then you …
How to Trim Dog Nails that are Black
One of my daughters has dyslexia. This is a condition where the words you read swim on the page in front of you and appear …
How to Make Dog Toys Out of Socks – 5 Ways
While doing the laundry I found a whole bunch of old socks. A few had holes and others were just missing their mates. Old Socks …
How to Trick Your Dog Into Drinking Water
Just today I had a roaring headache and originally I thought I was hungry, but my belly was saying I was full. So I tried …
9 Recipes for Dog Friendly Meatballs
The excitement would roll over me like waves in the sea when my mom made my favorite dish for dinner. Spaghetti with meatballs! I’ve always …
How to Trim Dog Nails without Clippers
As I sit on my porch this morning sipping my coffee I remembered that I needed to trim my dog’s nails. I always hate this …
Can Dogs Get Ticks in the Winter?
Are you a dog parent who wants to enjoy an outdoor trip in the winter? Or just let your dog outside to go potty during …
7 Simple Steps for Crate Training a Puppy the First Night
There is nothing quite like the smell and cuddly fur of a brand new puppy. It makes me smile just to think about it. Puppies …