I have to be honest: Writing about degenerative myelopathy in dogs (DM) isn't at the top of my "fun to write" list. It doesn't even appear on that list. I wish I didn't have to write this post, but here we are. And it's important.Why DM? For one thing, it's a scary and … [Read more...]
Fall in Love This Fall
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! * insert all the leaf emojis and PSLs! *The air feels crisp. Everything smells like apple and pumpkin and bonfire. School busses putter down the street picking up kiddos with fresh haircuts and still-clean shoes.Cooper loves his … [Read more...]
Dog Books to Add to Your TBR This Fall
It's that time of year again!Time to curl up by a crackling fire. Pour yourself a warm cup of tea (or glass of wine). Pull a dog or cat onto your lap. And settle into a good book.Ahhh, I love fall reading!When I think of seasonal reading, summer is always for light … [Read more...]
Do you recognize these 5 signs of stress in your dog?
Do you love a pup with chronic stress who gets worked up often, or a chill guy who only stresses when it’s truly warranted? Everyone experiences stress. Stress helped keep our human ancestors and our dogs' wolf ancestors alive. In fact, stress simply is a part of being alive. … [Read more...]
Easy Tips for Eco-Friendly Dog Training
This just in: Dogs don't come hardwired for human living!Okay, okay. It's not "just in." We should know this, but it seems to surprise a lot of well-meaning folks.Dogs simply don't come to us knowing that we don't want them to eat from the trash can (but it smells so … [Read more...]