"His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me… whenever… wherever-in case I need him. And I expect I will-as I always have. He is just my dog." -- Gene HillSince … [Read more...]
Can dogs have fish oil?
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 … [Read more...]
All the motivation you need: Your dog is your best workout partner
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 … [Read more...]
CBD Oil for Dogs: Worth the hype?
Unless you don't spend any time on the internet (which clearly isn't the case since you're, you know, here), you've probably seen a ton about CBD oil and its myriad miracles. CBD is popping up in supplements, food, and even as a $2 upgrade to your coffee order at a shop here in … [Read more...]
How We Found the Right Vet for Our Reactive Dog
When you love a dog like Cooper--a scaredy dog who reacts poorly when frightened--it takes effort. All of it.There is, of course, the training piece. It's a big part of it because diminishing the fear through counter-conditioning or teaching coping strategies through positive … [Read more...]