Archive for the 'Cool dog stuff ' Category
A recipe for not getting bit by my old doxie during the holidays!
(Just a gobble gobble post for those of you that live with dogs that don’t love guests and company during the holidays!) This is dedicated to my old dog Bruiser, this morning my husband and I talked about the guests...
Bandages, CPR, Emergencies…oh my! Pet First Aid Basics
An emergency can happen at any time… I attended a first aid workshop at a local Emergency/Specialty clinic. Since I’m not currently working at a clinic, I wanted a refresher on CPCR as well as bandaging. How often do you...
Well You Must Not Know My Dog! Life With a Reactive Dog
“Well you must not know my dog” (from Best in Show): Living with a Reactive Beagle Mix I was with a client last week and a customer came into her store. Without a lot of detail, her dog was aggressive...
The Ghost “Dog” Network: A Halloween Post
*caption: Since Walter is wearing his Day of the Dead bandana it seemed appropriate for this post! I believe in ghosts. Sometimes I think the dogs I’ve lived with over the years that are no longer with us, follow me...
K-9 Nosework Classes: with Sherm and Walter
First, why did I get into K-9 Nosework? Two words – reactive dog. I live with not one but TWO reactive dogs. Shermie has always been reactive, I’m not sure what happened with Walter. This morning, a large dog (likely...
Life in Portland, A Good Choice: Vacation Tips for Dog Parents
My Vacation is not complete… unless my dogs are with me. As summer is officially wrapped up, I wanted to recap the adventures we were on with the dogs including our September Mt. Hood vacation. I’m throwing in safety tips...
Itch Relief: Shampoo Reviews
Dr. Shawn’s Shampoo Review: Before Whole Dog Journal called this brand out as a top pick I had used the Itch Relief shampoo on Shermie. It’s one of the BEST shampoo brands I’ve stumbled across and it’s all natural ingredients....
Old Dog Sanctuary: How Deep Is Your Love
*Yes the title is from a pop song I like to listen to… “How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris… Someone asked me what my dream job is and I said “to run an old dog sanctuary” on a...
Enrichment for Doxie Puppies: Lessons from Experts
I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon with my friend Laura who is the guardian of a litter of Goodwood puppies – this is a Huti/Fifa litter and they are adorable. Laura created a puppy enrichment area to help...