Archive for the 'Cool dog stuff ' Category

Nosework: Passed the Anise Odor Recognition Test!

Nosework: Passed the Anise Odor Recognition Test!

  Nosework practice kits…yes, those are pizza boxes. About five years ago, I discovered Nosework. I finally found an activity my reactive dog, Shermie, could participate in without the stress of being in a class with other dogs. I was...

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Photo Tips for Animal Rescues and Shelters

Photo Tips for Animal Rescues and Shelters

You may be a foster family that just invited a senior dog to live with you or you may be a volunteer  at a local animal shelter helping post adoptable animals on your website and social channels.  Whatever the reason,...

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LOST:  On the Salmon River Trail

LOST: On the Salmon River Trail

  Has this ever happened to you when you’re hiking with your dogs?  This is a true story followed by some important tips about what to do if this happens to you:  From how I imagine Shermie felt… So, we...

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Acupuncture: What dogs are top candidates? (part two)

Acupuncture: What dogs are top candidates? (part two)

*This second picture is of Bruisy from his first Acupuncture appointment many years ago – he was one of the first patients our regular vet practiced on.  This will be an ongoing series so please subscribe if you want to...

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Wordless Wednesday: Hanging With Dad

Wordless Wednesday: Hanging With Dad

We’re joining with our Blog Paws friends at the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: join us!

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Monkey On Your Back? Time Saving Tips

Monkey On Your Back? Time Saving Tips

Not having enough time to get everything done has become a monkey on my back. Or in Bruiser’s case above, his monkey is a small, annoying dinosaur. So I’m carrying this burden this first week into the New Year. I’ve...

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2016 Pet Blogger Challenge: Bare All

2016 Pet Blogger Challenge: Bare All

This is the official post for my first Pet Blogger Challenge! Thanks so much to Go Pet Friendly: Take Paws blogger for hosting this. Sidebar: This is a blogger centric post so if you were hoping to learn something about my...

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Happy New Year: A Wrong Turn?

Happy New Year: A Wrong Turn?

About five years ago, I decided that animal wellness was my true passion. I didn’t hate what I did for a living but it wasn’t feeding my soul in any way – in fact, I think it started to suck...

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Day After Christmas: the BarkBox Arrived

Day After Christmas: the BarkBox Arrived

We continue to love our BarkBox packages – there are so many of these subscription boxes to choose from now… BUT I still love our BarkBox subscription. Here’s why:  BarkBox Review- They included a Treat Tin!   10% of all...

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Gold Paws Series Coats: 5 out of 5 stars

Gold Paws Series Coats: 5 out of 5 stars

  Since Walter is the one wearing the coat – I’m staring with his .02 about the features and the fact that this coat keeps him from getting soaking wet. Jacket Review -Walter’s POV: No Velcro. This is my favorite part...

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