Just like humans, dogs crave – and need – affection and emotional interaction from their human friends. Showing your dog affection helps to establish a bond and, as such, a strong bond between owner and dog also helps to foster good dog behavior. Figuring out how much love and attention to give your dog depends … Read More
Dogs love to exercise but sometimes doing the same exercise daily can be become boring for their mind and body (hint: this is also true for humans and exercise). While most dogs do need at least one walk per day, you can add in other types of exercises that can take as little as five … Read More
The Fourth of July is always such a wonderful summertime ritual to celebrate with family, friends and our doggies. Here are a few tips to ensure that your pup stays safe and happy during the holiday. Leave your dog home and indoors during firework displays. Many dogs are afraid of loud noises and big crowds … Read More
Do you talk to your dog as if you’re talking to a young child or baby or do you talk to your dog as if you’re talking with a neighbor? I’ve always suspected that dogs pick up on tones, just like humans do. I’ve noticed that when I speak to my dogs in a loving … Read More
I like to feed my family homemade food because I want to avoid fillers and preservatives that can be found in processed food – and the same goes for my dogs. Making dog food and dog treats allows me to know exactly what I’m feeding my furry friends. Knowing that we all lead busy lives, … Read More
As you all know, I am a huge proponent of sharing dog-friendly vegetables and fruits with Gatsby and Daisy for meals and treats. But buying everything organic can become expensive. Thank goodness for our friends at the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Each year the EWG updates its Shopper’s Guide to present the newest “Dirty Dozen … Read More
