[ad_1] Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? You’re heading out to a restaurant to meet some friends. You’re on the phone with your mom talking over the plans and you accidentally say, “We’re going to grab dinner.” At the word “dinner,” your dog leaps to her feet and runs into the kitchen to await …
[ad_1] It seems like an innocent enough question: Should I crate train my dog? Or is there another option? Well, do a deep dive into social media, and you’ll discover a lot of HOT opinions on this topic. But, you know me, so you know we’re going to tackle this logically and compassionately. Or, if …
[ad_1] Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule of adopting a new dog? It’s a set of guidelines for transitioning a new dog into your home. Don’t let the words “rule” or “guidelines” trick you into thinking this is a hard-and-fast situation. Rather, I like to think of it more as a framework or mindset …
[ad_1] Without sacrificing cleanliness, style, or function. Recently, I chatted with a woman about my job writing about dogs, cats, and the pet industry. She said she loved animals, cats in particular, just not in her house. Why? Well, she said, she can’t stand the sight of carpet-covered cat trees and she refuses to live …
[ad_1] With the summer solstice a few days behind us, it’s officially time to pack up those pool bags with a pile of summer reads! And, lucky you, I have a bunch of recommendations for all kinds of readers. (: From the dozens of books I’ve finished recently, a few animal-themed books rose to the …
[ad_1] Have you ever wondered if your dog is judging you? Maybe you look over and your pup has one little eyebrow quirked up. (Lucas did that ALL the time!) Or maybe you feel like you and your dog are really attuned to one another’s behavior, so certainly your dog notices when you mess up? …
[ad_1] Friday night, after the girls were down, I climbed under my weighted blanket with a glass of wine, Dogland (so, so good, btw), and Penny, who promptly fell asleep on my arm. She twitched a little as she snoozed, and when John walked through the bedroom on his way to the closet, she lifted …
[ad_1] Here’s what you need–and what you definitely do NOT need–to train your dog with positive reinforcement! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. An important note before we get started: I do not recommend aversive tools. Ever. Inflicting pain is never required for learning. Period. End of story. I’ve had people argue …
[ad_1] September is Deaf Awareness Month (in human land, not canine world), and it’s got me thinking about some of our recent experiences with both a Deaf human and dog. I’m sharing a couple here and on Instagram, but a little background info first: My human 4-year-old, Astrid, is hard-of-hearing. Deafness is a spectrum; it’s …
[ad_1] Did you know October is officially Black Cat Awareness Month? “Mom, did you know some people think black cats bring bad luck?” Violet, age 7, asked me. “I did know that!” “Isn’t that crazy? Newt isn’t bad luck!” As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you’ve been around for a while, …