Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category

5 Tips on Walking a Reactive Dog: What I’ve Learned

5 Tips on Walking a Reactive Dog: What I’ve Learned

Reactive Practice Group, @Jacqui Dowsett CPDT-KA, City Dog Country Dog (I’m with Walt all the way in the back as we need more space) Walter is on a long lead as we’re practicing recall constantly with him Sweet, reactive Sherm The National...

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Benefits of CBD (Cannabidiol) Treats For Dogs

Benefits of CBD (Cannabidiol) Treats For Dogs

Disclaimer: We received Pumpkin Cannabidiol Treats from Barkworthies in exchange for an honest review.  I only share information about products that I believe in and already fit into our doggie lifestyle and routine. Barkworthies did not compensate me for this post.   A...

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Wordless Wednesday: Doxies…and Yaks?

Wordless Wednesday: Doxies…and Yaks?

Why do the doxies always find a place to have an adventure that’s super dangerous!  Another “end of the world” picture – at Fort Stevens.  Do your dogs chew yaks?  Just a fun post while I create some new content...

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Guest Post: Roadtrips with your Four-legged friend

Guest Post: Roadtrips with your Four-legged friend

Our travel typically includes the beach! This week’s guest contributor is Amber Kingsley, a freelance writer who donates countless hours supporting her local shelter. She has spent most of her research and writing focused on animals; food, health and training...

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Herb Garden: Tips & Tricks for Spring Gardening

Herb Garden: Tips & Tricks for Spring Gardening

Start an herbal home garden. (side note: If your dog likes to nibble in the garden, this herb garden will not only give your dog safe items to eat but also practical herbs that will benefit them in numerous ways...

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National Herb Week: Cleavers – a Weed with Benefits

National Herb Week: Cleavers – a Weed with Benefits

In celebration of National Herb Week I’ve decided to talk about a very popular herb in our household. What I love about Cleavers is they grow as wild weeds throughout the neighborhood and I catch Walter chewing on it while...

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Darwins Review: Fresh Food, Raw Diets & Green Tripe

Darwins Review: Fresh Food, Raw Diets & Green Tripe

*this is beef vs. Green Tripe but the packaging is the same… Green Tripe or “Super Food” for the Caplan Trio (#sponsored) We serve Darwin’s fresh food twice a day. We rotate between beef, chicken and turkey. Today we tried Green...

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Energy Healing for Animals: An Interview with Author, Joan Ranquet

Energy Healing for Animals: An Interview with Author, Joan Ranquet

An interview with Joan Ranquet: “Energy Healing for Animals”, a must read book for all animal lovers  I devoured Joan’s book in one weekend. All the sections I loved were marked up and there are stickies everywhere. I was lucky...

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Prevention of Animal Cruelty: Guest Blogger Cynthia Hernandez

Prevention of Animal Cruelty: Guest Blogger Cynthia Hernandez

Sherm: adopted from Oregon Humane Society (why? Neglect, no time for him, couldn’t be potty trained…..) Protecting animals from cruelty is a mission every dog blogger shares. Whether it’s putting a stop to animal fighting or fighting puppy mills –...

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Chewy Box Arrived: Delicious Merrick Treats!

Chewy Box Arrived: Delicious Merrick Treats!

Chewy box arrived! #ad  Why we need treats? Lots of them… I walk my dogs three times a day (each dog so nine walks) I walk my older dog – very slowly – around one block I take our other...

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