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Wag and Cluck (previously My Life With Dogs (PDX)) is a blog about health and wellness (with an emphasis on alternative techniques), enrichment ideas for dogs and outdoor tales. And now it also includes information about chickens with tips for newbies.

I live with two hounds in the Pacific Northwest – a Doxie and a Beagle/Basset Hound mix. As a Certified Veterinary Technician, I use my knowledge to inform stories on health and wellness topics. I’m not practicing but continuing my education through workshops is a high priority. Readers can expect product reviews, updates on my senior dog and how living with a reactive dog changed my life.

As the founder of My Life with Dogs PDX, I also contribute to animal-related publications including Animal Wellness Magazine, Wide Open Pets and other health and wellness publications. I sit on the board of Indigo Rescue, an animal rescue organization in Portland, Oregon.

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Cool dog stuff • Featured • Gardening

Why You Should Have a Bird House

Birdhouse! What types of bird houses are important for winter? Bird houses should be designed to pro...

Birdhouse! What types of bird houses are important for winter? Bird houses should be designed to provide protection from the elements, including snow and cold temperatures. They should also have a tight entrance hole that is small enough for the...

353 days ago

Cool dog stuff • Featured

Unique Dog Parenting Tip: Pilling Doggos

When your dog is sick, inappetance is always a problem. So, how do you get your dog to take pills? T...

When your dog is sick, inappetance is always a problem. So, how do you get your dog to take pills? There is some medication used to stop vomiting and nausea that you may need to give your dog. Your vet...

40 days ago

Cool dog stuff

Howl-O-Ween Bash: 9 Spooky Fun Ideas for a Dog Halloween Party at Home

Check out the recent Rent. article we were featured in: As Halloween approaches, it’s the perf...

Check out the recent Rent. article we were featured in: As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate with our furry friends by throwing a spooktacular dog Halloween party. This festive occasion not only allows your dog to strut...

40 days ago

Cool dog stuff • Featured • Health and Wellness

Air-Dried Toppers & Diets May Be The Answer

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season is known as late summer. Late summer is associated with...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season is known as late summer. Late summer is associated with the color yellow, the element of Earth, and the organ of the spleen. This time calls us to embrace the grounding energy of the...

59 days ago

Cool dog stuff • Thoughts on Life with Dogs

Back to School: Interactive Toys for Dogs

We all play games. Puppies chase leaves and engage in stalking behaviors. You’ll often see d...

We all play games. Puppies chase leaves and engage in stalking behaviors. You’ll often see dog siblings playing to build relationships, which are all deeply instinctive behaviors. Our dogs Herschel and Walter have worked out the nuances of their relationships...

80 days ago

Cool dog stuff

Why Are Pet Birthday Celebrations Important?

This isn’t meant to be a photo drop but I want to talk about the importance of birthdays. Also...

This isn’t meant to be a photo drop but I want to talk about the importance of birthdays. Also, why did it take two years to write this post? At first, I just felt like doing a photo dump so...

98 days ago

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