After diving into the world of smart dog collars a month or so ago, I’m officially obsessed. I had no idea these things existed, and to me, they equal something that is completely priceless for pet parents: peace of mind. I will never stop worrying that my dogs will get lost, taken, or hurt and that […]
When I visit my sister-in-law, I always volunteer to walk her Goldendoodle named Dexter. I have two little dogs, and I like hanging out with Dexter to get the big-dog experience. Since Dexter is extra-protective of his family around other dogs, I like to keep him close when I see another dog around. Dexter wears […]
As the days get shorter, there’s a higher chance that you will be outdoors with your dog at dusk or in the dark. Taking my doggos out at night has always made me a bit nervous. I want to make sure I know exactly where they are at all times, and I want to be […]
Getting a new puppy is exciting… but it comes with anxieties. You want everything to be ready for them; dog bed, toys, food – and your dog’s collar. It is recommended to introduce a collar to your pup as early as few weeks old, just make sure the dog collar is the right fit for […]
It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that how many species of amazing animals used to exist on this planet that just don’t anymore. With their extinction, we lose more of the beautiful diversity of Earth and throw off the balance of important ecosystems. Extinctions happen all the time. The West […]
At one of the dog training classes I took my first dog to, there was an elderly woman who had adopted a massive, very hyper German Shepherd. Often the trainer would have to work with this dog because the owner wasn’t strong enough to hold onto or control her. All I could imagine was this […]
When my Cockapoo named Mozzie (pronounced like Ozzy with an M in front) was about a year old, I took him to the vet for a checkup. I was shocked when they found that he had fleas. I had been faithful in putting topical treatments on him every month as recommended. But apparently, the topical […]
Over the weekend, I took my two tiny dogs hiking up in the mountains. We got rained on and hailed on, and yes, there was mud. Lots of it. Besides needing to give the pups a bath ASAP when we got home, their gear was also in need of a major wash. To keep your […]
The reason I bring my phone with me when I walk my dogs is 100% because I want to be able to help a lost dog if I find one (this happens to me multiple timers per year!). When we adopted our dog Rudy, I picked out a new collar for him and had dog […]
There are some forms of technology that seem a little bit like magic to me — basically any kind of technology where I can’t see how it’s working. Electric fences definitely used to fall into that category because they are all about invisible signals being transmitted. You bury a wire in the ground (or even […]