Welcome to the 2018 Trick or Treat Giveaway Hop!What's that? you might be wondering.Well, a whole bunch of pet bloggers got together to teach their dogs tricks AND give away a ton of awesome pet prizes to YOU! All this, btw, is thanks to the pet-blogger-herding efforts of … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Dog Busy on a Rainy Day: 5 Indoor Activities
Let’s talk about crazy dogs, shall we?You guys know me, so you know I say “crazy” with tremendous love in my heart.I’m talking about dogs like Cooper: high-energy dogs, smart dogs, creative dogs who come up with their owns methods of entertainment when they’re … [Read more...]
What to do when your dog won’t listen
We have a... joke? saying?... for this mode Cooper gets in. He totally blacks out. He won't listen. He won't calm down. He won't stop. He won't come or sit or stay.He. just. won't.We say (in his voice, of course), "Cooper isn't here right now. Please leave a message, and … [Read more...]
On tenacity, redux
Sometimes the universe just smacks you on the head.Before we proceed, can I ask you a quick favor? Can you read this archived post--it's super short--or take a speedy glance? Trust me. You'll see.I'll wait...Did you glance at it?Thanks!OK. Now, that was from … [Read more...]
Boredom Busters: 5 ways to exercise your dog indoors
In 2010, we faced an icy winter. Our backyard was a slick sheet, and the sidewalks were a slippery, salty mess. The dogs were going bonkers, so I put together this list of 10 ways to tire out your dogs indoors.After a few years of working through that list each winter, we … [Read more...]