Travel Gear for Dogs
It’s never been easier to bring your canine(s) along wherever you go thanks to a wide range of products. With vacation season on the horizon, if you are like many owners, you will be making plans to take your dog(s) with you. And no matter where you will go or what you will do, there […]
Play with Your Cat the Right Way
Feline preferences matter when choosing interactive toys and games. Every person and cat will have their own playtime preferences. If you don’t know what your cat enjoys, this article can help you figure that out. However, before I begin: If you and your cat are enjoying yourselves (and you’re not encouraging unwanted behaviors), there’s no […]
Should You Feed Your Dog Grain-Free Dog Food?
Grain-Free Dog Food May Not Be Worth It Marketing is powerful, as it shapes a pet owner’s perception of consumables. Its sole purpose is to convince someone why he should purchase a product. Large companies spend billions of dollars studying human purchasing behavior, then use this data to shape pet owner purchasing habits. From the packaging […]
How To Teach A Dog To Ask You To Potty
Training Your Dog to Ask You to Potty Potty training is a difficult part of sharing your home with a dog. If only puppies and dogs were pre-programmed to potty outside. 🙂 But that’s not the case, and it’s the pet owner’s job to teach a dog to potty outdoors. Crate training and following a […]
Looking for a Dog Trainer? Ask These Questions
Interviewing a Dog Trainer Several weeks ago, a delightful new client reached out about a private dog training lesson for his puppy. Immediately, this client had specific questions during our phone conversation. He asked about my dog training methodology and prior experience, and questioned how I would handle a specific situation. After the first question, […]
5 Grooming Tips For Short-Haired Dogs (Updated for 2025)
Grooming Short-Haired Dogs Short-haired dogs need grooming too! While it’s easy to assume short-haired dogs only require wash-and-go baths, they actually need a bit more. Short-haired dogs do shed. While their shedding coat doesn’t fall out in clumps during spring, it does slowly shed year-round. Check out these 5 dog grooming tips that will keep […]
Raw Dog Food: Not All Dogs Can Eat It
Raw Dog Food Diets Don’t Always Work OK, this is hard to admit as I’m a die-hard raw dog feeder, but not all dogs can eat raw dog food. Yes, it’s true. I’ve lived the struggle and want to share my story. Understand, I believe a raw or cooked diet is best for most dogs, […]
