Spoil Your Dog Day
As if owners really need an reason to pamper their pooch. Did you know that August 10 is National Spoil Your Dog Day? I’m boggled that we need to designate a day to spoiling a favorite pooch; for most pet owners this is a life-long mission. Nevertheless, here are some ideas to make your dog […]
Uncommonly Good Dogs
While not large in number, these 14 unusual breeds are mighty in looks and personality. One of the messages of the American Kennel Club (AKC) is, “a dog breed for everyone.” In other words, everyone can find the right combination of personality, activity level, trainability, body type, hair length, and overall size wrapped up in […]
Canine-Friendly Yards
A few rules and design features can help keep your landscaping intact. Given the opportunity, a rambunctious dog can cause chaos in your landscaped garden, tearing paths through the lush lawn, dotting it with yellow pee patches, trampling floral accents and chomping on shrubs. All it takes is a few ground rules and some basic […]
Grow Your Own Cat Herb Garden
Most animals might benefit from a little green in their diets, even our carnivorous feline friends. While it’s not quite clear why cats enjoy nibbling on foliage, it’s obvious that most like to do so. Your cat might just enjoy nibbling on some fresh herbs for no particular reason other than she likes the taste […]
From Head to Tail
Keeping the right grooming tools on hand will help your dogs look their best. Long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs and those with fur lengths in between—they all need help keeping their coats in top shape. And while every breed of dog will have different grooming requirements, you can help your furry friend look his best by […]
When Cats Go To Great Heights…
…how to help them get down from above. Cats are great climbers. Their flexible frames, sharp claws and powerful muscles enable them to scale the highest tree with speed and agility. Getting down, however, is another matter. Cats’ claws are designed to haul the cat upwards, but not back down. Most cats are able to […]
Dog Grooming: The Perfect Job for Stay-at-Home Parents
A Work-From-Home Job You’ll Love Being a stay-at-home parent is a choice made with careful thought and love. You want to be available for your kids at any time they might need you, and staying home is often the best way to achieve that. Some parents who choose this lifestyle might be interested in a […]
