Archive for the 'Thoughts on Life with Dogs ' Category
How To Make Time To Train Your Dog
When do I get to come out of this crate! When’s my turn at nosework!? Below is a snapshot of my calendar from last week. Things were… well a little nuts. I think most folks at this point know that...
by Christy Caplan
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March 7, 2017 
Benefits of Swimming: Young & Old Dogs
Why Swimming Rocks During The Winter: I know I have been a broken record when it comes to winter activities but I’m now taking both the doxies to a swim facility for dogs once a week. I don’t know why...
by Christy Caplan
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February 27, 2017 
Wordless Wednesday: Rope Tug Toys
Walter needed to tug a little on Sunday as it was raining so we immediately grabbed this awesome fleece tug a friend gave us! I wanted to share a “how to” post I found. This one is written by “Dalmatian...
by Christy Caplan
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February 7, 2017 
Darwin’s: We love Lamb!
Top reasons to consider feeding Lamb to your dog Thank you Darwin’s! #sponsored Disclaimer: We received Lamb from Darwin’s as part of their blogger program in exchange for an honest review. I only share information about products that I believe in...
by Christy Caplan
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February 6, 2017 
Snuffle Mat: Time to Hunt
I didn’t even have time to put the mat on the floor before Walter jumped onto the chair to start hunting! Good grief! Training tools is the theme for this week’s Positive Training hop. I’m focusing on training “calm” behavior...
by Christy Caplan
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February 3, 2017 
Top Five Reasons Crate Training Works For Us
What! I love my crate! Top Five Reasons Why Crate Training is Essential: I was inspired to write this because today the handyman came over to help me fix our upstairs toilet. All three dogs typically get crated behind a...
by Christy Caplan
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January 19, 2017 
The Trench Coat: Winter Is Here To Stay
Trench Coat: SAVING Shermie this winter My Life With Dogs PDX received the Trench Coat for an honest review. We did not receive monetary compensation to review/promote this product. We only accept products that we use ourselves, believe our readers...
by Christy Caplan
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January 13, 2017 
Positive Dog Training: Look At Me Games
“Look at me” is our favorite training game! So between Walter and Shermie, both reactive on leash, we play look at me games or “Auto-Focus Games”. There are a few games we play every day for a few minutes and...
by Christy Caplan
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January 8, 2017 
Pet Insurance: Why You Need It
This is a New Year’s Resolutions post – I highly recommend pet insurance for anyone that lives with companion animals. Put this on your list for 2017. Why is this important? If you live with an animal, health and wellness...
by Christy Caplan
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January 1, 2017 
The Holidays, Stress & Probiotics for Animals
#ad Remember! All my readers can receive 10% off by using this coupon code-mylifewdogs when you check out. (I do get a few pennies if you buy something from Imagilin). Holiday Stress and Probiotics! The holidays present a lot of stress...
by Christy Caplan
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December 22, 2016 
