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Hello, friends. I wanted to check in and see how you’re doing, how you’re holding up. How are your pets? Because nothing makes sense right now, you might live somewhere that’s pretending to be back to “normal” or you might live somewhere still under quarantine. Maybe protests wind past your front door or sit-ins fill …
Let’s be real: Toddlers can behave like real jerks sometimes. That does not mean toddlers are jerks. They are so new here still with only one to three years under their belts. I’m not one to sugarcoat the reality of raising a toddler. It’s hard. It’s really, really hard. And they change dramatically from day …
Hello, friends! Let me just insert this quick note up right up front: This post requires a good bit of back story. So, if you’re just here to read about sign language cues for dogs, skip ahead to the ASL for Dogs header below. Otherwise, here’s where the backstory starts, and I think this is …
Keep you and your pup dry this spring. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This site also uses other affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on products purchased through links clicked on this site at no extra cost to you. This helps keep this site running, so thanks for …
How are you doing? Are you staying well and safe (and sane) at home? We’re sticking with our one day at a time mentality around here, but now that we’re a few weeks in, I feel like we need to create some kind of routine or structure to our days. A big piece of that …
Many people around the world find themselves thrust into working from home, whether they ever wanted to or not. Here’s how to not just survive but thrive working from home with pets. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This site uses affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on products …
Hello, friends. How are you? You hanging in there? I don’t think I need to waste words or time talking about how different the world is today from even one week ago. You know. I know. It is what it is. But, I wanted to check in because I’m thinking of you. I wake up …
I remember letting Emmett, Lucas, and Cooper out of the house, through the garage, and into the Houma backyard, and the instant I pushed the outer door open, Lucas shot off at an angle. I tore after him–Lucas dashing off was never a good thing–and took a second to take in the picture. An opossum …
Recently someone suggested I lower the bar around here. It was kind advice and resulted from a comment I made about feeling overwhelmed of late. This person, though, had never been inside my house, so all I could think was: If I lowered this bar any further, we’d all be eating out of a trough. …
At the beginning of 2020, instead of setting a bunch of goals, I decided instead to focus on three main priorities and one single word to guide my year. That word? Ease. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This site uses affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on products …
Emmett changed my life. If you’ve been around this community for any length of time, you already know that, but it bears repeating: A dog can change your life if you’re open to the possibility. He started me on this journey, and without Emmett, this space wouldn’t exist. These words wouldn’t exist. That’s pretty amazing. …
Recently, my dad mentioned a conversation with his doc about vitamins. The only one, according to his doctor, that really mattered? Fish oil. I’m not convinced of that because I’m not convinced we all eat a well-rounded enough diet, especially with how depleted our soil is. I give everyone in my family–human and animal members–vitamins …
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Several years ago, I joined a Toastmasters group. At my first meeting, the head of that chapter spoke about a book, The Five Love Languages, and how it affected every aspect of his life in a positive way. I made a note of the title on …
Happy New Year, friends! I hope 2020 is treating you well so far! Every year, the flood of “new year, new me” posts slam into our inboxes and social feeds, and every year I think… bah humbug. No one needs to become a whole new person. Not one of us! New habits? Sure. New goals? …
I’m thankful for dogs in sweaters. I’m thankful for quiet mornings on the couch, under a pile of quilts, Cooper asleep on my feet, writing away before my family wakes up. I’m thankful for holiday decorations and, more importantly, holiday food. I’m thankful for winter and for cold nights by the fire watching Disney movies …
Happy holidays, friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Our hearts and bellies are full around here! As our attention turns away from feasting and toward giving, I wanted to round up some recommendations this year that reflect where I am in this season. I tried to find a balance of prices (all on …
I shifted under the covers. As I turned, Cooper turned with me. He shifted a tiny bit more and placed his chin on my ankle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie Marton // Pet Writer (@maggiemarton) on Oct 12, 2019 at 5:58pm PDT OhMyDogBlog.com is a participant in the Amazon Services …
You know when you meet someone new, one of you will ask the other, “So, what do you do?” and that will spark a dozen or so minutes of chatter about each other’s professions… I’ve found that the second the word “pet” comes out of my mouth (“I’m a pet writer.”) the other person invariably …
Does your cat love going to the vet? Does she relish the opportunity to jump into her carrier, ride in the car, and undergo an exam–plus shots? If you answered yes… well, then, you don’t need this post, and I need to know your secrets! The truth is, most cats don’t love vet visits. Most …
We talk a lot about pet adoption around here, but let’s be honest… not all pets come to us from a shelter or rescue. So, in that vein, allow me to formally introduce our cats: Meet Newt and Ripley! OK, OK. If you’ve been here a while, you’ve met. 🙂 But, for those who are …
Welcome to fall! The most wonderful time of the year! Today I’m sharing some of my top picks for dog mom style… think warm and comfy and also practical. OhMyDogBlog.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees …
A few weeks ago, I posted an Instagram Story of us working with Cooper in the backyard. We were doing recall training–that is, working on getting him to come when called–and making a super fun game of it. It’s one of his most favorite games, actually, so he’s gotten good at it over the years. …
Last month I wrote about dogs and babies and common sense safety measures. A number of questions came up around one central theme: OK, I want my pets and kids to get along, but how can I involve my kids in pet care while staying safe? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. …
A few weeks ago, John and I spent a long Saturday morning pulling weeds and mulching our front garden. My sister offered to hang with Violet so we could get it done, and I think we were approximately 432 percent more efficient than we would’ve been had she been outside with us. I listened to …
