Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Wag and Cluck My favorite thing is hounds off leash ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://wagandcluck.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Latest](https://wagandcluck.com/latest/) - [Why an Orthopedic Dog Bed Matters: Le Noof on Support and Smart Design](https://wagandcluck.com/why-an-orthopedic-dog-bed-matters-le-noof-on-support-and-smart-design/) - Choosing a dog bed can seem simple—until your dog starts slowing down, struggling to get comfortable, or showing signs of stiffness after sleep. For dogs with joint pain, arthritis, or mobility issues, the right bed is more than a cozy place to nap. It can be an important part of daily comfort. Le Noof, maker - [An ode to Walter on his 14th birthday](https://wagandcluck.com/an-ode-to-walter-on-his-14th-birthday/) - In his hands for more than a decade are a dog leash and a harness. Different sizes, colors, and even textures. We have at least 100 leashes. Some I simply cannot give away, so they stay. This ritual is our life. Maybe two or three times a day, we put on a harness and attach An ode to my old dog, Walter. - [Holiday Gift Guide: Top Gift Ideas for Dog Moms](https://wagandcluck.com/holiday-gift-guide-top-gift-ideas-for-dog-moms/) - Calling all dog moms! The holiday season is here, and it’s time to spoil the most loyal (and furriest) member of your family. Whether your pup is a snuggle bug, a toy destroyer, or a treat connoisseur, this gift guide has something special for every kind of dog and their doting moms. From stylish accessories - [Supporting Pets in Need: The Story of @petpackpdx and a November 11th fundraising event](https://wagandcluck.com/supporting-pets-in-need-the-story-of-petpackpdx-and-a-november-11th-fundraising-event/) - When it comes to supporting pets and their owners in need, @petpackpdx is making a significant impact in downtown Portland. This nonprofit, operating under the umbrella of PDX Saints, provides essential pet food and supplies to those who need it most. Every Sunday, rain or shine, they serve the community at the North Park Blocks - [What Is Anticipatory Grief: According to An Expert](https://wagandcluck.com/what-is-anticipatory-grief-according-to-an-expert/) - Walter is 13 years young. I've lived with him since he was 8 weeks old, and I know what he's thinking with just a look or a sigh. My doxie, Bruisy, passed away at 14 and my Beagle mix passed away at 16 a few years ago. So the oldest dog I've ever lived with - [Why Pets Hold a Special Place in Childhood Memories](https://wagandcluck.com/why-pets-hold-a-special-place-in-childhood-memories/) - (Co-authored with Matthew Shofner of Headstones4Pets). The bond between children and their pets creates some of life's most treasured memories. Whether it's a loyal golden retriever waiting at the door or a curious cat curled up during story time, pets become woven into the fabric of childhood in ways that leave lasting impressions well into - [A New Guide: "Old Dog, New Dog..." Just Released](https://wagandcluck.com/a-new-guide-old-dog-new-dog-just-released/) - Kathy Callahan and Helen St. Pierre just launched a book we can all relate to, and I devoured it after my experience with Herschel and Walter these past three years. How do you introduce your new puppy to your senior dog? This is difficult! This guide provides tips and tricks. I chose to do a - [Meet Canine Herbalist, Rita Hogan](https://wagandcluck.com/meet-canine-herbalist-rita-hogan/) - The Herbal Dog: Answers to Your Questions About Holistic Canine Care The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism Applications and Practice by clinical canine herbalist Rita Hogan offers a groundbreaking approach to integrating holistic care into your pet's routine. Rita shares how to understand your dog’s unique personality, physiology, and needs to customize herbal remedies that - [Why Every Pet Owner Needs a Snuffle Mat (And How It Can Transform Your Pet's Day)](https://wagandcluck.com/why-every-pet-owner-needs-a-snuffle-mat/) - If you're a pet lover, you know that keeping your furry friends entertained and engaged is a full-time job. Dogs, cats, and even rabbits thrive on mental stimulation and play — but how do you consistently provide that in your busy day-to-day life? Enter the snuffle mat, a simple yet genius invention that combines playtime - [Unique Dog Parenting Tip: Pilling Doggos](https://wagandcluck.com/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? There is some medication used to stop vomiting and nausea that you may need to give your dog. Your vet likely gave you some advice when you emailed them this week, freaking out about all - [Howl-O-Ween Bash: 9 Spooky Fun Ideas for a Dog Halloween Party at Home](https://wagandcluck.com/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 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 their stuff in style but also brings together fellow pet lovers for a day of - [Air-Dried Toppers & Diets May Be The Answer](https://wagandcluck.com/air-dried-toppers-diets-may-be-the-answer/) - 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 Earth element, which symbolizes stability, nourishment, and balance. I don’t know about you, but I - [Toppers For Your Dog's Food](https://wagandcluck.com/toppers-for-your-dogs-food/) - When choosing toppers for your dog's meal, you need to be creative. Fresh food Fresh food can be ordered from brands like Farmer's Dog and used as a topper rather than a meal. You can also use something as simple as boiled chicken! Elevate Pet Provisions has a topper my dogs love, and I'm using - [Back to School: Interactive Toys for Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/back-to-school-interactive-toys-for-dogs/) - 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 because they grew up together in the same household. Walter is a senior, and playing - [Why Are Pet Birthday Celebrations Important?](https://wagandcluck.com/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, why did it take two years to write this post? At first, I just felt like doing a photo dump so I'd have a gallery of these and never forget them. Then I realized it's important - [Book Review: Therapy Chickens](https://wagandcluck.com/book-review-therapy-chickens/) - I recently sent the author of my new favorite book, Therapy Chickens, some questions about chicken keeping. This is a beautiful book that Tedra Hamel wrote and it highlights over 50 bits of wisdom. Like me she also lives in the PNW and is a resident of the Seattle area. It will be available in - [Why You Should Have a Bird House](https://wagandcluck.com/why-you-should-have-a-bird-house/) - 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 birds of interest to fit through, but not so small as to exclude larger birds. - [Birdfeeders Will Help You Enjoy Nature](https://wagandcluck.com/birdfeeders-help-you-enjoy-nature/) - You don’t have to be a birder to enjoy the native birds around you. The Stellar's Jay wakes us up every morning with its recognizable screech. Every bird lover in the PNW learns to love this persistent blue bird, a little smaller than a crow, that takes over every birdfeeder in the yard. There are - [GI Supplements Your Doggos Should Try](https://wagandcluck.com/gi-supplements-doggos/) - Mix with food or sprinkle over food. Mix with food or sprinkle over food. Are you interested in learning about probiotics and toppers like pumpkin? Are you looking at these because your dog was diagnosed with pancreatitis? Or is there another reason you're suddenly researching GI-related supplements? When you need to feed a bland diet, - [How to Properly Manage a Dog's Cut Paw Pad](https://wagandcluck.com/your-dog-cuts-a-paw-pad/) - Bullies are helpful! We're having quite a summer. We were on a hike in a FOREST, and Herschel ended up walking on something that cut his paw pad in half. It was a nightmare. I have literally no idea how this happened! My biggest advice which I know is crazy, is to train your dog - [Research Says Dogs Enjoy the Company of Other Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/research-says-dogs-enjoy-other-dogs/) - Yes, ample research supports the fact that dogs enjoy the company of other dogs. I've lived with three dogs for a decade and then two dogs for the past five years. I've never lived with one dog for over three or four months. Walter was the wild card as he lived with two dogs his - [10 Ways to Protect Your Dog's Sutures After Surgery](https://wagandcluck.com/sutures-after-surgery/) - Both my dogs had surgery this year! Walter went through an epic lumpectomy, and Herschel just wrapped up two weeks of recovery after his neuter. We are so grateful both of these surgeries are behind us! Having multiple surgeries was like a master class in how to make sure your dog's sutures are protected and - [A New Way to Help Your Senior Dog Feel Good](https://wagandcluck.com/a-new-way-to-help-your-senior-dog/) - This is a guest article from a colleague with Jope and is being contributed by founders Christine Colamonico and Jeremy Adjovi Boco. A common misconception about aging is that it's a synonym for fatigue and decreased activity. But did you know that fatigue and reduced activity often show osteoarthritic pain? In 2021, 15 million adult - [Tips for Dogs with Kidney Disease](https://wagandcluck.com/tips-for-dogs-with-kidney-disease/) - Our dog Sherman lived for over a year with kidney disease and eventually died from cancer. However, his kidneys were stable when he passed. I wanted to share some valuable tips I learned as he thrived with renal disease, and it didn’t keep us from crossing almost everything off his bucket list. Sherman was diagnosed - [Chicken Keepers: Visualize Your Garden and Make it a Reality](https://wagandcluck.com/chicken-keepers-visualize-your-garden-and-make-it-a-reality/) - Design your spring garden in March and keep your chickens in mind! If you grow a garden, critters, pollinators, and birds will come! If attracting wildlife isn’t your goal, perhaps you want to establish a healthier lifestyle by growing your food. Or maybe you’re like me and got a little overzealous and bought a hundred - [Winter hummingbirds in the PNW](https://wagandcluck.com/winter-hummingbirds-in-the-pnw/) - The Anna’s Hummingbird stays throughout the winter visiting the Pacific states I was shocked to look up from my laptop and see a male Anna’s Hummingbird at our Fushia basket in the middle of December, right before the snow returned to the Pacific Northwest. I immediately researched the migration pattern of this hummingbird to make - [Travel To Coeur d'Alene, Idaho With Your Dog](https://wagandcluck.com/travel-to-coeur-dalene-dog/) - Yes, it is true. The Kardashians also spent their July 4th holiday here in Idaho but we didn't see them. This city is super pet-friendly! This was probably one of the best trips we've taken with the hounds. I'm going to include a few pics and some places to go while you're there. We rented - [Top Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Senior Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/benefits-of-hydrotherapy-seniors/) - Sherman, our almost 15-year-old hound enjoys weekly hydrotherapy sessions! He's starting to have some trouble getting around. Our CVT coach, Kristin, at Splash Canine Hydrotherapy and Recovery has been working with both hounds for the past two years. Sherman benefits from the weekly swim sessions as long walks aren't always possible anymore and Walter needs - [Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Lessons I've Learned...](https://wagandcluck.com/dogs-eat-grass/) - Discomfort? Eating a lot in large amounts? Just like the taste? Most vets I’ve asked about eating grass – say generally speaking it’s OK if our dogs eat a little but grass. Today on a hike, Walter couldn’t get enough of it so I thought I’d look at some articles to see what folks are - [Natural Doggie Recipes for Bad Breath](https://wagandcluck.com/recipes-for-bad-breath/) - Treats that use natural ingredients (and herbs) can help fight a dog’s bad breath. Cooking homemade meals for your dogs rather than feeding kibble helps address specific health issues. Fresh ingredients and herbs are used to improve skin conditions, stomach problems, and oral health. Fresh, natural ingredients help dogs with bad breath photo credit: mint, from - [Are There Benefits to a 24/7 Vet Care App?](https://wagandcluck.com/24-7-vet-care/) - Shermie has early renal disease. This is heartbreaking, but he is almost 15-years-old. We recently needed to switch his diet from kibble to a fresh food diet. Honestly, Sherm has a sensitive stomach, and I've been feeding a GI hi-fiber diet for years which really helps him maintain solid stool. That said, I really should - [How To Transition Dogs To A New Diet](https://wagandcluck.com/how-to-transition-new-diet/) - There are many moments in a dog's life when you need to transition them from one diet to another type of food. In some cases, you need to feed a bland diet and then transition back to their everyday meal. My senior dog Shermie has renal disease, and changing his diet was an immediate step - [Vestibular Disease in Old Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/vestibular-disease-in-old-dogs/) - Don't panic. However, this is hard to tell any pet parent with a dog with vestibular disease. The syndrome may occur in old dogs and is idiopathic if there is no reason or diagnosis of an inner ear infection. This was the case with our older dog, Shermie. He started to vomit and lose his - [Summer Solstice Snacks for Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/summer-solstice-snacks/) - Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by WellPet but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What I miss about life pre-COVID? There are many things I miss, so I've decided to put some of the 'normal' back into our routine like ice cream. I discovered Old Mother Hubbard treats are a great topper for - [Dog First Aid Kit: What I Forgot To Bring on My Roadtrip](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-first-aid-kit/) - Torn paw pads, diarrhea, red or sore ears - and these are just a few of the things I had to help our dogs with when we went to the coast for a few days over the holidays. We have literally no idea how Walter tore one of the pads on his rear paw! It - [7 Tips and Tricks in Getting Rid of Fleas For a Happier Dog](https://wagandcluck.com/getting-rid-of-fleas/) - You have a dog who loves you so much. He gives you so much of himself; he makes you happy when you are sad, he gives you relief when you are stressed out, he cuddles up with you when you feel lonely, and watches over you when you sleep. There is nothing that your dog - [Walter's Holiday Gift Guide for Doxie Lovers & Senior Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/holiday-gift-guide-for-doxie-lovers/) - A few years ago I pulled together a list of my fave doxie gear, toys, and treats! I thought I'd do this again as my list looks a little different since my dogs are older and I'm a little wiser. My list also applies to our Beagle mix Shermie too. I also have products for - [Why Are My Chickens No Longer Laying and Losing All Their Feathers? #sponsored](https://wagandcluck.com/chickens-molting/) - What is molting? Expert Janet Garman, author of “50 Do-It-Yourself Projects for Keeping Chickens” tells us that as daylight begins to shorten, it’s time for molting season. The chickens may lose feathers! That is certainly the case with our chickens. I have one silver-laced Wyandotte that is going through a hard molt. I feel terrible - [Calling All Pet Lovers: Enter the Wayfur Pet Halloween Costume Contest](https://wagandcluck.com/wayfur-pet-halloween-costume-contest/) - Are you dressing up your pet? We typically dress up Walter as Sherm doesn't love it quite as much! Dressing up and taking some pics is the perfect way to celebrate. Our advice? Leave your pet at home on Halloween as they don't want to be out there with all the crowds. Celebrate by entering - [How Do You Safely Transition Chicken Feed? #sponsored](https://wagandcluck.com/how-do-you-safely-transition-chicken-feed/) - As a Certified Vet Tech (CVT), I’m trained to care for small animals, chickens included. One question we often get is how to transition animals from one diet to another. Transitioning food can be complicated and pet parents need patience. When switching feed for your chickens, you need to transition it slowly. You may be - [Grow Your Own Chicken Treats (Herbs!) #sponsored](https://wagandcluck.com/chicken-treats-herbs/) - One of the best projects for spring is growing healthy treats for your chickens. You can try growing a number of herbs in pots covered with chicken wire and see which the ladies enjoy the most. In this post and video, we demonstrate growing rosemary in a pot and adding it right outside the coop - [Adding Herbs to Your Flock’s Feed to Boost Immunity and Decrease Health Issues #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/adding-herbs-to-your-flocks-feed-to-boost-immunity/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rJ1ec_zyYc Herbs can be fed directly into the feed or free choice like you do with other types of supplements (e.g. Oyster Shell). You can also add herbs to the dust bath. We partnered with Scratch and Peck for this post as we’ve been using their Cluckin’ Good Organic Herbs for months with all the - [Epic Eggs: A Book Review for Chicken Keepers](https://wagandcluck.com/epic-eggs-book-review/) - Epic Eggs by Jennifer Sartell A book review! You all know that I'm a newbie chicken keeper. I devour any chicken resource I can get my hands on. My recent fave book is Epic Eggs by Jennifer Sartell. It is more of a resource guide and is beautifully photographed. "Jennifer Sartell is the primary caretaker - [Best Dog Houses to Fave Dog PJ's: What You May Have Missed](https://wagandcluck.com/best-dog-houses-to-fave-dog-pjs/) - Happy New Year! As the main contributor to Wide Open Pets (WOP), below is a roundup of stories you may have missed these past few weeks. Many of the stories you typically see on Wag and Cluck may also appear on WOP! They certainly fit under chicken tips and dog advice - read on! Drop - [Product Review: BarkBox Memory Foam Dog Bed for the Hounds #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/review-barkbox-memory-foam-dog-bed/) - Super cute box the bed came in! We reviewed this bed and loved IT. More below for the bed features. #ad I'm not doing a holiday gift guide this year but I loved this gift and wanted to give it a shout as the price is pretty incredible and a great last minute gift! Top - [Round-Up of Stories About Dog Health and Behavior (Nominated for DWAA awards!)](https://wagandcluck.com/round-up-of-stories-about-dog-health/) - I'm a writer for Wide Open Pets (WOP)! I haven't announced this formally but I wanted to shout it from the rooftops since so much of the content I write for WOP benefits all those folks that read any Wag and Cluck posts. Chicken tips included! I also freelance for many publications including Animal Wellness - [Mixed Chicken Flocks: Plan Ahead Before Adding Pullets And Chicks #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/mixed-chicken-flocks-transition-to-grower-feed/) - [Benefits of Animal Blood Proteins: Dog Supplements #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/benefits-of-animal-blood-proteins-dog-supplements/) - *Check back Sunday at midnight (PST) as we're kicking off a contest and giving away a 30-day supply of supplements! This isn’t meant to be a “scary Halloween themed post about blood” but a serious post about animal blood proteins (plasma, serum, albumin, IgG and IgA) and the benefits for dogs. #ad Scroll to our - [A Mobile Coop Saved My Chickens](https://wagandcluck.com/a-mobile-coop-saved-my-chickens/) - I'm not joking. Meet Luke Rogers, the owner of Mobile Chickens. His portable chicken coops are literally the best thing that's happened to chicken keepers. I inherited a set up where my chickens were living in a barn coop. Now the barn coop is great as it has plumbing and electricity. But wild birds nest in - [Senior Dogs: Ways to Be More Proactive About Arthritis](https://wagandcluck.com/senior-dogs-solutions-for-arthritis/) - We started a few new techniques for Sherman in the past six months. I wanted to share these since he's feeling really good these days and just turned 12 years old. A few of these recommendations are herbs and of course, we're big fans of acupuncture. Most dogs are living longer (thankfully) and arthritis will - [Farmer's Dog Food: A Breath of Fresh Air #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/farmers-dog-food-review/) - updated 9-26 with a give-away! Bruiser has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). #ad This was a total shock to us and we were devastated. If you want to learn more about the disease you should read the article I wrote but this is more about the biggest side effect we noticed when we started his medication - [How to Ferment Chicken Feed](https://wagandcluck.com/how-to-ferment-chicken-feed/) - FYI: I wrote a similar article for Fang! Pet and Garden Supply. Most folks know that all my Scratch and Peck Organic Feed comes from Fang! in North Portland. Why Do People Ferment Chicken Feed? My hens and rooster love their feed. When the chicks were introduced to the grown-up chickens about six weeks ago, - [Senior Dogs: Why a Medication Chart is Important](https://wagandcluck.com/senior-dogs-medication-charts/) - So I look at this medication chart and I know it's overwhelming. But Bruiser has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and there are A LOT of meds to keep track of. Plus, I'm not the only one medicating so it makes sense to have a medication chart for each day for both my husband and me - [The Low Down on Broody & Laying Hens: Nesting Areas #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/the-low-down-on-nesting-areas/) - If you care for chickens you have experienced "a broody hen" and probably like me, researched hundreds of forums about what to do and how to handle this situation. #ad Our Rhode Island Red is VERY broody. I remove her from her box all day long. There are many techniques and this one honestly isn't working - [New Subscription Box Review: Hound & Co. #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/new-subscription-box/) - August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day so let's celebrate seniors with a new subscription box! The elements in this box from Hound & Co. (the marketplace for all things hounds) were highly customized to my pack and brands I hadn't ever heard of! #ad "Hound & Co. seeks to be the most comprehensive resource for - [Chickens are Complicated: Fresh Eggs are Not](https://wagandcluck.com/chickens-are-complicated/) - My chickens like watermelon, tomatoes and cottage cheese. Bananas - not so much. This is honestly all that is easy about my flock of ten plus a roo and now two chicks. https://www.instagram.com/p/BldterfAZ1G/?taken-by=wagandcluck But this isn't a post about why chickens are complicated....just take my word for it. One of my hens is broody so - [Why Blood Work is Important for Senior Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/why-bloodwork-is-important-for-senior-dogs/) - Shermie is 11 and Bruisy is 14. So my dogs are SENIORS. They also just started taking Galliprant which is an NSAID to help with arthritis. So naturally, we need to do blood work to check out the various organ systems and to ensure this new drug hasn't had a negative impact. This time around, - [6 Lessons for New Chicken Owners](https://wagandcluck.com/chicken-advice-for-new-hen-owners/) - Lessons after my first few months. I used to start the day with dog duties but my new routine now includes taking care of the hens and rooster! I love all of it. I try to clean up some manure just to keep it tidy under their perches and the rooster typically gives me the - [Introducing Wag and Cluck](https://wagandcluck.com/introducing-wag-and-cluck/) - I wouldn't consider myself a farm girl until about a month ago. But now I have a flock of chickens and a mean rooster. I also have a veggie garden which means I'm embracing country life as I've never tried to grow a veggie anything...ever. With all this in mind though I'm still a crazy - [What To Do When Your Dog Vomits](https://wagandcluck.com/what-to-do-when-your-dog-vomits/) - Vet disclaimer: I'm not a vet and anything you decide to do based on these details and tips should be verified with your vet! Some dogs vomit occasionally. Keeping track of frequency, consistency, color (is it bile?) and their overall behavior is really key to determine if this is a true emergency. Are they vomiting - [Senior Dogs: Giving Easy Under the Skin (SQ) Injections](https://wagandcluck.com/giving-easy-under-the-skin-injections/) - We are the vet waiting for some further direction on giving injections "under the skin" or SQ/Sub-Q shortened for subcutaneous. Every dog owner will get to the point where an injection is needed for a variety of reasons. My dog Bruiser is being given Vitamin B12 injections every other week to help boost his immune - [Guest Post: Should Your Dog Sleep with You in Bed?](https://wagandcluck.com/guest-post-should-your-dog-sleep-with-you/) - Guest Post: Sleeping with your Pets, written by Kellen Smith, community relations, The Tuck Sleep Foundation Do you sleep with a cat or dog on your bed? More than half of cat owners admit to sharing their bed with their favorite felines. Although there are many benefits to sharing a bed with your pets, like a - [5 Important Country Living Lessons with Three City Hounds](https://wagandcluck.com/5-important-lessons-after-living-in-the-country-with-three-city-hounds/) - My three city dogs are stepping up and becoming farm dogs! My dogs have a new appreciation for life and now realize there are creatures great and small hiding in every available outdoor space. Gophers and rabbits are the new squirrels in the neighborhood and Walter couldn’t be happier. I feel silly. I'm the only - [Local Author Launches “The Animal Lover’s Guide to Changing the World”](https://wagandcluck.com/local-author-launches-the-animal-lovers-guide-to-changing-the-world/) - (You can win a copy of this book simply by entering in the contest below. Read to the bottom of the post). #ad AND This is a virtual blog hop book tour! Check out the book reviews from my fellow bloggers -the review will appear during the following dates: May 22 Everyday Dog Mom May 23 The - [5 Tips for Moving Successfully with Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/5-tips-for-moving-successfully-with-your-dogs/) - This week we are moving from Portland, Oregon to Washougal, Washington. The trip is short - only about 45 minutes away from our house. What's challenging is moving with three dogs and one senior canine with heart disease. How are we doing this successfully? Here are some moving tips for anyone in a similar position. - [My Three Hounds Help Me Appreciate Life More](https://wagandcluck.com/my-three-hounds-help-me-appreciate-life-more/) - #ad This is a BlogPaws Blog Hop campaign! Disclaimer: This is sponsored. We are compensated from BlogPaws as part of their blogger program. I can confidently say that my three dogs, Bruiser, Walter, and Shermie, have given me an appreciation on life that I didn't have before. Thanks to them, I constantly stop to "smell - [Guest Post: 5 Tips to Help Your Shy Dog Overcome Anxiety](https://wagandcluck.com/5-tips-to-help-your-shy-dog-overcome-anxiety/) - I'm so excited to publish this guest post from Nicole with DogVills! Anyone that reads my blog knows my dog, Shermie, suffers from anxiety and some days are better than others. Nicole writes about how to help your shy dog overcome anxiety. Enjoy this guest post. About the Author: Nicole writes and edits for DogVills, - [Primalvore Bone Broth: A Review with Senior Bruiser & the Hounds #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/primalvore-bone-broth-a-review-with-senior-bruiser-ad/) - #ad Disclaimer: This is sponsored. We are compensated from Primalvore as part of their blogger program 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. Please use this promo code for 20% off any of the products on their site: - [Happy Birthday Bruiser! The True Meaning of Friendship](https://wagandcluck.com/happy-birthday-bruiser-big-14/) - Well, Bruiser is 14 years old and the oldest dog I've ever had the privilege of sharing my life with. We had a super scary weekend about two weeks ago as he went into congestive heart failure but pulled through like a superhero. I don't want to write a long, sad post about his heart - [Canine Flu Case in Oregon](https://wagandcluck.com/canine-flu-case-oregon/) - I've heard from multiple Veterinary Hospitals that they received an update last week from the state veterinarian reporting the first confirmed case of canine influenza (CIV) in Grants Pass, OR. - [Bow Wow Film Festival: Feb. 25 at the Clinton Theater](https://wagandcluck.com/bow-wow-film-festival-feb-25/) - Last year's Bow Wow Film Festival was so much fun. This year's event will be at The Clinton St. Theater on Sunday, Feb 25 and it will benefit Oregon Humane Society. 100% of ticket proceeds go to OHS! The show starts at 5:00 pm and doors open at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and can be purchased online or at the door. - [Dogs That Suffer from Chronic Digestive Disorders Should Be on a Probiotic #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/chronic-digestive-disorders/) - Probiotics are composed of bacteria or yeasts that keep pets healthy and alive. And a large part of your immune system lives in your gut. GI health is super important! 70% of your immune system is located in your gut. - [Animal Tattoos: Top Five Reasons to Get One or Two!](https://wagandcluck.com/animal-tattoos-top-five-reasons-get-one-two/) - Put this on your bucket list: This has been on my Bucket list! I have been dreaming about a tattoo of my dogs for many years. I approached an amazing tattoo artist at Wonderland Tattoo (in PDX) and Savannah Trevino took on my "project". I literally met with her for a consult and she came up with the concept and design. I didn't get to see it until the morning of the appointment. It was like Christmas! - [Home Delivery & Menu Consults: Q&A with Darwin's #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/home-delivery-darwins/) - In addition to home delivery, did you know Darwin's provided menu consultation as a service? Yep! So I talked to James Holiday, a menu consultant, this month. I did research prior to setting up my food delivery five years ago and a lot has changed with the dogs! It's a good time for me to re-visit the meals I'm feeding the dogs! - [Senior Health & Wellness Article Round-Up](https://wagandcluck.com/senior-health-wellness-articles/) - I spend time writing blog posts but also write health and wellness articles for Rover.com - a pet sitting/dog walking resource found in cities throughout the country. Someone asked me recently about the articles I've written about senior dogs and it dawned on me that I've never done a quick round-up post. These are some of my fave articles about seniors. - [10 Lessons From My Holiday Pet Sits](https://wagandcluck.com/10-lessons-holiday-pet-sits/) - The minute you get there you can see it in their eyes. They are a little sad to see you as that reinforces their human hasn't returned. You can turn this around pretty quickly but I could feel that from every animal I cared for this month. It was just a look. After working as - [Gifts for Dog Moms: Pop Your Pup Canvas Portraits #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/pop-your-pup-canvas-portraits/) - What does a dog mom want for the holidays? She wants something that reminds her of those that are precious to her. With all the love that goes into everything above, a canvas she can stare at in her office will put a huge smile on her face. Pop Your Pup is such a great gift! - [Pop Your Pup: Super Cute Human "Dog" Gear #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/pop-pup-super-cute-human-dog-gear-ad/) - I had three Tee-shirts made up last month with Pop Your Pup. They turned out SO cute and I've been wearing them to work in addition to the park, beach - pretty much anywhere. #sponsored The process is easy, I sent along three images and these adorable pictures were created and then used for the tee's - [Fave Holiday Gifts for Doxie Lovers](https://wagandcluck.com/holiday-gifts-for-doxie-lovers/) - Some of these items are practical and some are absolutely not! All doxie owners can relate, right? I'm a crazy Doxie Mom and own almost all of these items. - [A HYGGEE Holiday Card from Minted #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/holiday-card-from-minted/) - “Holiday Kisses” is the theme for this card and I specifically wanted a photo of the dogs that represented time with loved ones in a relaxed, environment. The trips we take the coast are exactly that. There is nothing more HYGGE than spending time with the three hounds and since our oldest dog is 13 years old I try to cherish the time we have together. Every. Second. Counts. - [Dog Coat Drive: Donate!](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-coat-drive-donate/) - OREV, Specialty Vet Care - a clinic located in the Multnomah Village, volunteered to coordinate a dog coat drive and be a designated drop off location. - [Pet Sits & Dog Walks: Three Reasons To Hire Me](https://wagandcluck.com/pet-sits-dog-walks-three-reasons-hire/) - I'm a creature that enjoys animals - perhaps sometimes over humans. While I freelance write as my full-time gig, I'm officially in the dog walking and pet sitting business starting NOW. The shingle is out and the husband supportive. I'm part of the Rover network. Some of you know that I wrote for Rover's blog and I've grown to love the brand and the resources they have for Rover sitters and dog walkers. - [Guest Post: Roadtrips with your Four-legged friend](https://wagandcluck.com/guest-post-roadtrips-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 related topics. In this piece, she talks about tips for pet parents traveling with their - [What Happens After Your Dog Fractures a Tooth](https://wagandcluck.com/dental-extractions-for-dogs/) - As a former Vet Tech, I believe that anesthesia is essential for all dental procedures. Walter was recently in for his annual dental cleaning and we discovered that his carnassial or pre-molar was fractured. Poor Walter! He didn't show any signs of pain. We would not have had any idea without X-Rays and his annual cleaning! - [Paw Soaks: My Fave Herbal Combo](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-paw-soaks/) - When Bruiser's interdigital cysts on his paws don't flare up I feel like I've won the lottery. He has a terrible "reaction" to Prednisone and the less I need to put him on steroids, the better. I'm fairly confident he has early dementia on top of the cysts and his irritable bowel disease thankfully is - [Pet Poison Prevention Month: A Four Part Series](https://wagandcluck.com/poison-prevention-month/) - Poison Prevention Month: Protecting your pets from common household poisons What do you do if you think your companion animal swallowed something toxic or accidentally ate something you dropped from your purse? A pill perhaps? A piece of gum? This is one of a four part series I will do on this topic. It's SO - [What's in Our Dog Food: A Darwin's Q&A #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/whats-dog-food-darwins-qa-ad/) - Javier Morales is Darwin’s Director of Operations and oversees production, delivery, fulfillment, warehouse and purchasing/inventory department. Where Does Darwin's Source Veggies and Meat? Where does their food come? We wanted to know where the dog's food is coming from - now, of course, I've done research and I've been feeding Darwin's for many years so I - [Shallow Breathing in Older Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/shallow-breathing-older-dogs/) - Guest author, John Devlin and owner -of Dogsbarn.com out of the UK, provided this educational post about Shallow Breathing in Seniors and when to worry. I was thrilled to partner with him on this piece for the blog since it's a topic pet parents often ask themselves. About John: Husband, father and avid dog lover. Currently the - [Learn To Be a Death Doula For Your Animals](https://wagandcluck.com/learn-death-doula-animals/) - When I was at the park last week with the three dogs, I noticed a man with his old dog walking past our car. He was clearly headed to "his spot" where he sat down with his dog - and I immediately thought... great, how am I supposed to walk my reactive dogs around this - [Oregon State Fair: A Road Trip to Salem](https://wagandcluck.com/oregon-state-fair-road-trip-salem/) - https://youtu.be/QumY4iLZF00 Top five reasons you should go to the fair tomorrow: last day! Corn dogs - we always go to the same stand and order hot dogs and lemonade Horses, llamas, goats and pigs! Enough said. See the video above of the draft horses. They are beautiful! It's the tradition that ends the summer for - [Animals Misplaced by Harvey: Where You Can Donate](https://wagandcluck.com/animals-misplaced-harvey-can-donate/) - It's important we all do what we can - whether this is a cash donation or visit the below sites that have a list of items that are needed. I've read stories about people saving animals left tied up to poles and in kennels on porches -some are on roofs.... boats loaded with crates and - [My Dog Has Giardia: Now What?](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-giardia-now/) - We went in for Walter's wellness Saturday and of course dropped of a fecal sample. Then days later I find out he has giardia! The last time he go it - it was 2013. So we're not strangers to the treatment course but Walter didn't have symptoms this time around. Where were we last week? - [Swan Island Dahlia Farm is Dog Friendly](https://wagandcluck.com/swan-island-dahlia-farm-dog-friendly/) - Top Reasons to Go: It's DOG Friendly! You can take your well behaved dog on leash and there is enough space to navigate the flower rows without having to run into tons of dogs Labor Day weekend and the weekend prior there is a Dahlia Festival - might be crowded but tons of fun Canby - [Rotating Meats when Feeding Raw or Homemade Diets #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/rotating-meats-feeding-raw-homemade-diets-ad/) - Rotating from chicken to beef when you’re feeding raw? Are there advantages to this rotation pattern with your dog’s food? #ad #sponsored There are benefits to rotating meats - dog food formulator and educator, Steve Brown explains, “Alternating from beef to poultry changes the fats consumed, that’s a big difference, and one example of why - [Training the Humans: Is Everyone On The Same Page?](https://wagandcluck.com/training-humans-everyone-page/) - August's Positive Pet Training Blog Hop theme is: "Training the Humans". How do we get strangers or even our own family members to help and not hinder with training? So! I'm excited about this month's topic. Here's why! I've learned a lot about how to train my family (husband) as we have two dogs that - [The Three R's: How CBD Is Helping Our Dogs #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/three-rs-cbd-helping-dogs-ad/) - Relaxing, repairing and restoring - is this too good to be true? Naturally occurring phytocannabinoids (CBD) are important for the overall health of dogs, cats, humans, rabbits and all animals. And the use of CBD products with our animals help address these three R's. Treatibles sent me a bag of the large treats for dogs - [Dog Ramps: Why Do You Need One?](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-ramps-need-one/) - Pet Ramps: Narrowed the Choice Down To Three Whether you have a senior dog or a small dog that needs assistance getting up and down from the couch or bed – at some point you may need to consider a ramp. Ordering a pet ramp for the couch for our senior Dachshund required more - [Letting Your Dog Make Choices](https://wagandcluck.com/letting-dog-make-choices/) - https://youtu.be/gErht2Ru9M0 I had the privilege of working with Amy Herot in late June. She is one of the NACSW founder's. Training secrets is the theme for this week's Positive Pet Training Blog Hop! My training secret? - work on giving your dog choices. The Whole Dog Journal's article that I swear improved my relationship with Walter - [5 Tips For Handling Your Partner’s Pet Allergies](https://wagandcluck.com/5-tips-handling-partners-pet-allergies/) - Guest blogger, Emma Lawson brings you some wonderful advice on what to do if your partner has pet allergies! About Emma Lawson: Emma is a passionate writer, online article editor at ripped.me and a health enthusiast. In her spare time, she likes to do research, and write articles to create awareness regarding healthy lifestyle. She - [5 Reasons You Should Have a Relationship With Your Vet](https://wagandcluck.com/5-reasons-relationship-vet/) - I'm not even sure where to begin with this post. I feel really strongly about this - if your animals don't see a Veterinarian you respect and if you don't have a relationship with your Veterinarian you should consider changing hospitals. As your animals age there are a lot of decisions that need to be made - [Top 3 Reasons To Celebrate Your Dog's Birthday](https://wagandcluck.com/top-3-reasons-celebrate-dogs-birthday/) - Walter is five! Sunday morning snuggles. Notice the Breaking Bad reference (see below) which is what inspired us to name Walter... Walt! Thank you Sugah's Cookies! It's Walter's birthday AND be kind to animals week! I think it's also National Pet Week! Or maybe this week-long celebration is ending... Even if you need - [My Dog Vomits Bile In The Morning: Why?](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-vomits-bile-morning/) - Bruiser was diagnosed with Bilious Vomiting Syndrome earlier this month. He already has Irritable Bowel Disease. He is on a daily antibiotic for that and has done ok for years. So we have a lot going on now in the GI distress department. Caring for a senior dog is stressful for sure BUT this syndrome - [Choosing the Right Pet Foods: A Q&A with Dr. Marty Becker #ad](https://wagandcluck.com/choosing-right-pet-foods-qa-dr-marty-becker-ad/) - My Dogs Eat Better Than I Do! #ad #sponsored I attended a live You Tube session with Dr. Marty Becker last week to learn more about how pet owners should choose ingredients for pet foods. Raised on a small farm in Idaho, Dr. Marty Becker was born "knowing" small and large animals. With over 25 books - [WiggleLess Comfort Shirt: Anything for Bruisy](https://wagandcluck.com/wiggleless-comfort-shirt-anything-bruisy/) - #sponsored #ad Do Dogs Need Shirts? WiggleLess contacted me about two of their products for old Bruisy. They design a Dog Brace which I'm reviewing later this month and the Comfort Shirt which is a new product. These products are also designed to work together. Bruiser is wearing the WiggleLess Comfort Shirt above which is becoming - [3 Reasons to Pay Special Attention to Your Dog's Paws in Spring](https://wagandcluck.com/3-reasons-pay-special-attention-dogs-paws-spring/) - By guest blogger, Zara Lewis (@ZaraELewis on Twitter) As you know I blog a lot of Sherman’s allergies which are terrible year round so when writer, Zara Lewis, contacted me about this topic I thought readers would love to learn about ways to protect your dog’s paws this spring. Enjoy this contributed article! Let us - [Senior Bruiser's Guide to Spring: A Checklist](https://wagandcluck.com/senior-bruisers-guide-spring-checklist/) - (this is dedicated to Sugar - a wonderful Golden that I've been following for quite some time. Sugar passed away last week). Bruiser spent the first few years of his life in less than desirable circumstances. I cannot tell you exactly what happened but our story started after he spent time at the Washington County - [What do Chewy and St. Patty's Day Have in Common? Giveaway!](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-st-pattys-day-common-giveaway/) - Walter takes this holiday very seriously! Bruiser has been waiting ALL winter long to try some St. Patty's treats and gear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbGg7s_W-4M&feature=youtu.be #Sponsored #ChewyInfluencer I lived in Chicago for most of my life and the best tradition was when they made the entire river green. It was a large tradition to leave work early and - [Pet Insurance: Why You Need It](https://wagandcluck.com/pet-insurance-need/) - 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 is the most important thing I can think of and when an emergency occurs it feels - [How To Make Time To Train Your Dog](https://wagandcluck.com/make-time-train-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 I live with one senior hound and two environmentally sensitive dogs. So I have to - [Benefits of Swimming: Young & Old Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/benefits-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 I didn't do this sooner! Bruiser doesn't go to Nosework once a week like Shermie - [Senior Dogs Have My Heart: A Book Signing](https://wagandcluck.com/senior-dogs-heart-book-signing/) - Have you heard of the Dane term Hygge- visit http://www.visitdenmark.com/hygge (pronounced Hooga)? I embrace this "feeling" when I'm with all my dogs but Bruisy (now 12+) especially. Hooga means -"the recipe for a better life". Clearly my life is better because of my dogs. Bruisy and I are as thick as thieves. I think Hygge defines - [Keep Dogs Sane On Rainy Days](https://wagandcluck.com/keep-dogs-sane-rainy-days/) - #Ad #Chewy Influencer Have you heard of or seen these Kong Wobblers? This month as part of the Chewy Influencer program we reviewed the Kong-shaped Wobbler and I wanted to test the product with Bruiser. Bruiser is very persistent! The Wobbler is easy to fill and when the dog pushes it around the treats spill - [Guide Dogs for the Blind: A Campus Visit](https://wagandcluck.com/guide-dogs-blind-campus-visit/) - On the way to Mt. Hood in Boring, Oregon is the campus for The Guide Dogs for the Blind. I'm a BIG fan of the "working dog" and haven't had many opportunities to write about the amazing things dogs do to enhance our lives. I was at the Oregon campus last week so I took - [Happy Valentine's Day](https://wagandcluck.com/happy-valentines-day/) - My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am. -author unknown - [Wordless Wednesday: Rope Tug Toys](https://wagandcluck.com/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 DIY" - the pattern she uses in this post is similar to the one my - [Darwin's: We love Lamb!](https://wagandcluck.com/darwins-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 and already fit into our doggie lifestyle and routine. Darwin’s did not compensate me for - [Snuffle Mat: Time to Hunt](https://wagandcluck.com/snuffle-mat-time-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 through hunting techniques and nosework. Using the Snuffle Mat as my training tool, I'm teaching - [Does Your Dog Point? Wordless Wednesday](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-point-wordless-wednesday/) - All three of our dogs point all the time - do you dogs point when they're on a scent? (I'm trying to make these wordless posts... so this is almost wordless) This is a blog hop! Happy hopping! - [Resource Guarding Tips: Use High Reward Treats (Jerky!)](https://wagandcluck.com/resource-guarding-tips-use-high-reward-treats-jerky/) - #sponsored I'm a Chewy influencer! This post is dedicated to sweet Shermie who is in the first picture above with the Honest Kitchen Jerky Treats bag. He's a resource guarder. I'm not going to write a long post about this behavior but instead provide some high level tips for pet parents that also share their - [Wordless Wednesday: Change a Pet's Life Day](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-change-pets-life-day/) - We passed by this truck on our walk today -- very cool old (retro) truck but totally out of place! Sometimes Walter's ears flip over so I put them back "as designed". Today is "change a pet's life day" so in the comments tell me in one sentence how you have changed the life of - [Top Five Reasons Crate Training Works For Us](https://wagandcluck.com/top-five-reasons-crate-training-works-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 baby gate but it's chaos. They howl and bark and no matter how many "look - [Wordless Wednesday: Tire Chains Required This Winter](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-tire-chains-required-winter/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZzD7pKFjiU This is DAY 6!!! Chains are required in our neighborhood and we haven't seen the mailman or garbage collectors for almost 7 days. Today we're getting freezing rain and then finally the thaw. So I guess it was fun while it lasted.... so by the time Wordless Wednesday comes around I think we'll just - [Positive Dog Training: Look At Me Games](https://wagandcluck.com/positive-dog-training-look-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 this one they also play when we're out in the neighborhood walking. I need both - [The Trench Coat: Winter Is Here To Stay](https://wagandcluck.com/trench-coat-winter-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 and ourselves will benefit from learning more about & feel you will enjoy. #sponsored Winter - [The Holidays, Stress & Probiotics for Animals](https://wagandcluck.com/holidays-stress-probiotics-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 for animals and it's the perfect storm with guests (sometimes family and often times strangers!) - [Wordless Wednesday: Snow Gear](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-snow-gear/) - Doxies ready for whatever the weather serves up! How much "winter" gear do you have for your dogs!? This pile may be overkill. Do you think this is over the top? It's for three dogs so making myself feel better! More about "coats" in this post if practical apparel is of interest. Blog hop! - [2017 Pet Blogger Challenge: Bare All...Again](https://wagandcluck.com/2017-pet-blogger-challenge-bare/) - We are taking part in the 2017 Pet Blogger Challenge hosted by GoPetFriendly! This is our 2nd year participating – What a difference a year makes! Here are the questions for the 2017 Pet Blogger Challenge: Q. 1 When did you start your blog and, for anyone who is just seeing it for first time, please - [Wordless Wednesday: Happy New Year!](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-happy-new-year/) - Happy New Year! Where is your dog's favorite spot in the house? Walter's favorite spot is in front of the fireplace! Every. Single. Morning. Sherm's is basically any room I'm in! New Year's Resolutions? More about why pet insurance in this post in 2017! Thanks for hopping over! - [A Mellow Dog is a Good Dog](https://wagandcluck.com/mellow-dog-good-dog/) - Do you have techniques and a relaxation program for your dogs? And you don't need a beach but it helps to burn energy. Our pack just does better when they're tired (that's both a mental and physical "tired"). Whether you burn energy with your dogs on a pack walk or have "at home" exercises - I - [Thankful for Chewy During The Holidays](https://wagandcluck.com/thankful-chewy-holidays/) - #ad I'm so excited to post this Chewy review as it's part of a special Wellness campaign! This month Chewy is teaming up with WellPet for the "Give the Gift of Wellness" campaign. And for every Wellness product purchased through Chewy.com they will donate a meal to the Jackson Galaxy Foundation to feed pets in need. Order - [Disaster Preparedness: Wordless Wednesday](https://wagandcluck.com/disaster-preparedness-wordless-wednesday/) - Hills Disaster Preparedness Kit We had a little bit of snow over the weekend and freezing rain. The thaw from the rain created power outages and we were without power for a day or so. Do you have a disaster preparedness kit? Here's a quick glimpse of what's in our kit! - [Ear Cleaning Tips: A Q&A with Natural Paws founder, Elyse Horvath](https://wagandcluck.com/ear-cleaning-tips-qa-natural-paws-founder-elyse-horvath/) - #ad Do you have a dog that needs ongoing ear cleanings? Shermie has a "yeast" issue - I clean his ears once a week to fight any brewing infections. There are times throughout the year that we end up visiting the Veterinarian as I can smell the yeast when I lift up his ear and he's - [Giving Back to Portland, Ore. Animal Rescues](https://wagandcluck.com/giving-back-portland-ore-animal-rescues/) - Resource: http://www.portlandvma.org/page/VirtualHolidayDrive Before the Caplan pack was Walter, Shermie and Bruiser, it was Jack and Sandy. My brother-in-law found our dog Jack beneath a car in L.A. and our dog after that Sandola, was found at a local animal rescue in Portland, Oregon. I included a resource above that includes a number of rescues in - [Ruffwear Knot-a-Leash: Holiday Gift Guide Featured Item](https://wagandcluck.com/ruffwear-knot-leash-holiday-gift-guide-featured-item/) - #ad The massive #houndsandholidays giveaway includes some fabulous items from Ruffwear Dog Gear. This review includes items from the holiday giveaway as we tested the Ruffwear Knot-a-Leash and this has become our go to leash now for walks and hikes. My favorite feature of the leash is the comfortable, easy to hold tubular webbing handle. - [Holidays, Hounds and Hot Buys!](https://wagandcluck.com/holidays-hounds-and-hot-buys/) - My Life With Dogs PDX received many of the products in this guide 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 and ourselves will benefit from learning more about & feel - [Chewy Gifts in Hounds, Holidays & Hot Buys Giveaway](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-gifts-hounds-holidays-hot-buys-giveaway/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTTCYJMlx_I #ad #chewyinfluencer The massive #houndsandholidays giveaway includes some fabulous items from Chewy.com. As you all know, I'm a #chewyinfluencer and review products monthly. This review includes items from the holiday giveaway and two brands I tested out this month. We held off testing until the long Turkey weekend as I knew the dogs deserved - [Holidays, Hounds and Hot Buys: Holistic Giveaway Items](https://wagandcluck.com/hounds-holidays-hot-buys-holistic-giveaway-items/) - Below is a review and some pics of the products and brands in the Holistic give-away! Eezapet Anti-Itch cream for Bruisy! This has been nice holistic alternative for Bruisy's interdigital cysts. He licks a lot less! Have you seen these from Sodapup? OMD! Welcome back! We're so excited to dive into some of the items - [Black Friday Beach Time](https://wagandcluck.com/black-friday-beach-time/) - Dogs at Sauvie Island in Oregon... What did you all do on Black Friday? Hope your gobble gobble holidays were fabulous! XXOO ~The Caplan Pack *if you're hoping to win some sweet giveaways for the holidays, don't miss our massive holidays and hounds gift guide! - [Pack Post: What We're Thankful For](https://wagandcluck.com/pack-post-thankful/) - I'm thankful for many things this year but what are the dogs thankful for? Let's ask them! Walter: I'm thankful for time with Dad this weekend. Spending quality time on long walks is the best thing on this planet! Bruiser: I'm grateful Mom sewed my new bed back up after Walter tore the stuffing out - [Teckelklub's Sierra Waterproof Dog Coat: Tis the Season](https://wagandcluck.com/teckelklubs-sierra-waterproof-dog-coat-tis-season/) - The Sierra Waterproof Dog Coat! The Teckelklub Fuzzie - from a previous post. This Fuzzie (check out all the great product features of the Fuzzie in my post a few months ago) and The Sierra Dog Coat will be part of the upcoming #houndsandholidays giveaway. Check back here on 11-25 to enter! My Life With Dogs - [Vita Bone New Artisan Inspired Biscuits: Thanksgiving Come Early](https://wagandcluck.com/vita-bone-new-artisan-inspired-biscuits-thanksgiving-come-early/) - #Sponsored Disclaimer: I only share information about products and services that I believe in and already fit into our doggie lifestyle and routine. I did receive treats from #Vita Bone in exchange for an honest review but the brand did not compensate me for this post. Vita Bone has recently launched a new line of Artisan - [Shermie's Lumpectomy: Post Surgery Tips](https://wagandcluck.com/shermies-lumpectomy-post-surgery-tips/) - Shermie had a growth removed this week. It was angry and ulcerating - it was time for it to go. So! I wanted to share some tips now that Shermie is home and resting comfortable. At first, it looked like we could wait until his next dental but over time, the growth started to become - [Positive Training: The Basics About Nosework](https://wagandcluck.com/positive-training-basics-nosework/) - My friend Vicky and her sweet Cairn Terrier is a NW3 dog! This is from our class on Tuesday nights. Boxes used for at home container searches! Q-tips have odors birch and anise on them and box has holes in it -- this is the Odor Box. We are Nosework addicts and Walter and Shermie - [Holiday Cards: Calling all Pet Parents!](https://wagandcluck.com/holiday-cards-calling-pet-parents/) - Senior Bruisy is featured in our "Cheer" cards from Minted! Customized stamps! #Sponsored It's November now! It's not to early to think about holiday cards - I know Halloween was a few days ago but Thanksgiving is just weeks away! Are you familiar with Minted and their holiday card selection? You can browse through the - [A Scary Chewy Review: Boo! #Chewy Influencer](https://wagandcluck.com/scary-chewy-review-boo-chewy-influencer/) - We add a tablespoon of pumpkin and that powder is the probiotic I add to every meal... #Sponsored I love being a Chewy Influencer - and the dogs are always happy to review the products we pick each month. In celebration of Halloween, I picked two products that were already part of our doggie lifestyle. - [Halloween Is Stressful for Animals: How Probiotics Help & Safety Tips](https://wagandcluck.com/halloween-stressful-animals-probiotics-help-safety-tips/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-eg4NHfMEU #Sponsored A look at two important studies that demonstrate why giving probiotics before a stressful event can make a difference. This is a series of posts I'm writing on Probiotics. 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 - [The Tihar Festival in the Park: Ceremony Goes to the Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/tihar-festival-park-ceremony-goes-dogs/) - The Tihar Festival takes place in Nepal and is held annually each October. Tihar is a five-day-long festival that signifies the festival of lights, and is considered to be of great importance as it shows reverence to not just the humans and the Gods, but also to the animals like crows, cows and dogs. The - [Interview with Oregon Filmmaker: Senior Dogs!](https://wagandcluck.com/interview-oregon-film-maker-senior-dogs/) - Kacey Klonsky, Oregon filmmaker Is the Bow Wow Film Festival coming to your city? It appears there are only a few cities left on the list this year. This year's festival benefited The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) where I adopted Sherman so anytime I can support a fundraiser for OHS I try and attend. This year's festival - [Car Seat For Small Dogs: Safety First!](https://wagandcluck.com/car-seat-small-dogs-safety-first/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_6nl6F8Q2g After a lot of research, The Tagalong Deluxe Pet Booster is what I decided to try out with Bruiser. Solvit Tagalong On-Seat Pet Booster, Deluxe, Jumbo is the one product I found that sat on the front seat. I love the replaceable cover that I can wash and an area I can attach - [Pumpkin Patch is Dog Enrichment](https://wagandcluck.com/pumpkin-patch-dog-enrichment/) - My life with a reactive hound, Sherman lives his life through his nose! It is family tradition to visit the Pumpkin Patch. This year we decided to help Sherm with his leash reactivity and use this as a training experience. I know most people would think I'm crazy taking him to a place with so - [Wordless Wednesday: Haystack Rock](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-haystack-rock/) - A Tuesday at Haystack Rock.....with the hounds. This is Cannon Beach near Portland, Oregon. Hike near the Haystack rocks! What are you doing this weekend? - [Let's Dispel the Myths About Probiotics for Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/lets-dispel-myths-probiotics-dogs/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3AfWVqPGJY&feature=youtu.be Welcome! MitoMax: Top Three Myths About Probiotics #sponsored 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). This is the second article in a series of stories about Probiotics. Given how much our three dogs benefit - [National Dog Walk Week: Ways to Light Up Your Dog Walks](https://wagandcluck.com/ways-to-light-up-your-dog-walks/) - Knuckle Lights #sponsored (I was given a pair of Knuckle lights for an honest review so I reviewed them as part of this round-up. The other product I bought on my own and the collar I haven't personally tested but it gets awesome reviews). It's National Walk Your Dog Week! In celebration, I reviewed - [Consider a Painting of Your Senior Dog](https://wagandcluck.com/consider-painting-senior-dog/) - Ryan Jordan is known for his “Day of the Dead” doxie paintings. I commissioned some artwork from him this year and sent a picture of Bruiser to him to get his creative juices flowing. I’m so happy with the painting! We talked about colors and what would work well in the family room and he - [The Bow Wow Film Festival Comes to Portland on October 16](https://wagandcluck.com/bow-wow-film-festival-comes-portland-october-16/) - More about Project Unconditional! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rg89cTgbrQ&feature=youtu.be The Bow Wow Film Festival is coming to The Hollywood Theater on Sunday, Oct. 16. It starts at 5 p.m. and tickets as well as the trailer can be found here: www.Bowwowfilmfest.com. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for kiddos 12 and under. At the door, tickets will be - [Chewy Fall Review: Rain is Back #Chewy Influencer](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-fall-review-rain-back-chewy-influencer/) - #Sponsored It's Chewy time! Below is a short video about the Chewy box we received and brought with us on our Mt. Hood hike last weekend. It was very wet but it's nice to have training treats during hikes. (The video shows us all after the hike, I promise we have cover even though you - [Acupuncture with Bruiser: National Dog Week](https://wagandcluck.com/acupuncture-bruiser-national-dog-week/) - Healthy & Balanced Internal Physiology is key for all dogs according to Dr. Patricia McDonnell. I attended Dr. Patricia McConnell's webinar last week on Building Resilience In Our Dogs. So letting dogs spend time outdoors is super effective so ALL dogs even reactive dogs need to spend time outdoors. What does that have to do with - [Do your dogs swim? Wordless Wednesday](https://wagandcluck.com/dogs-swim-wordless-wednesday/) - Do your dogs swim? Are your dogs good swimmers? Or do they just stand in the water like mine? When I'm with our dogs on hikes or walks near the water, this Mary Oliver poem sums it up. “A dog can never tell you what she knows from the smells of the world, but you - [Teckelklub Review & Giveaway: Fall Fashion with Bruisy #sponsored](https://wagandcluck.com/teckelklub-fall-fashion-with-bruisy/) - #Sponsored Teckelklub: Fall Fashion with Bruisy Teckelklub launched their new Rover Plaid 2016 | 2017 Collection at the World Pet Association National Show for Pet Retailers Superzoo this past August. I love fall fashion. Our hounds don’t wear “clothes” but they do have gear for various seasons – this ranges from rain jackets to sweaters. - [Grisha Stewart Seminar: Saturday Learning's](https://wagandcluck.com/grisha-stewart-seminar/) - I'm using this pic as an example of displacement behavior - since Walter is sniffing while next to Bruisy - saying - I'm no bother Brui! Don't you want to hug him!! It's actually not a great idea as we've learned but I'm having fun with this "holiday" National Hug Your Hound Day is September 11, - [Dahlia Festival With The Hounds](https://wagandcluck.com/dahlia-festival-hounds/) - We spent the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at The Dahlia Festival. This pet-friendly festival said ok to dogs on leash so we loaded all three dogs in the car and headed down to Canby, Oregon. There is nothing better than a road-trip. We stayed on the perimeter of the flower rows and didn't run - [Chewy's Last Week of Summer Review #Chewy Influencer](https://wagandcluck.com/chewys-last-week-summer-review-chewy-influencer/) - https://youtu.be/GSfZWXibqnQ #sponsored The beach! Our last trip to the coast this summer was bitter sweet. It marked the end of summer. The weather has already turned and the coast is now wet and raining. It's like the weather changed overnight. As a Chewy influencer, we love trying out new brands. This month we tried Nutro - [A Doxie Story: Hearts4Doxies](https://wagandcluck.com/doxie-story-hearts4doxies/) - A new journey begins A love, A bond, A connection intertwined forever. Meet Hearts4Doxies Do you know about Hearts4Doxies? Author and doxie lover, Valerie Mallinson and I recently got together so I could meet her two senior doxies. Both Fred & Ginger (adorable - [The Oregon State Fair Does Not Disappoint](https://wagandcluck.com/oregon-state-fair-not-disappoint/) - Hi all! Anyone that lives near a state fair this summer should get in the car and make it a road trip. This is a essentially a photo gallery from our day at The Oregon State Fair. My favorite area to check out is the 4H animals and judging (many of my pictures are of the - [Dogs with Digestive Disorders Benefit from Probiotics #sponsored](https://wagandcluck.com/dogs-digestive-orders-benefit-probiotics-sponsored/) - You can easily add it to Pumpkin or their meals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB0nX4jXxcQ&feature=youtu.be 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). MitoMax: Dogs with Digestive Disorders Benefit from Probiotics (#sponsored) Let’s celebrate National Dog Day by - [Wordless Wednesday: Dogs Being Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-dogs-dogs/) - https://youtu.be/FVwMqXIuSqc What's a typical day look like for your pack? Man's best friend. Mike and Walter are inseparable. Does any animal in your pack, have a "favorite" human? From Mary Oliver's, "Dog Songs" - Happy National Dog Day! "Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift. It is not - [A Q&A with Wonder Dog Superfoods: Why Cannabidiol](https://wagandcluck.com/wondersuper-foods-2/) - Bruisy and Sherm on the couch - TOGETHER, which doesn't happen all the time. Sherm is killing it! #sponsored In celebration of Senior Citizen Day on August 21 or Senior Pets Day, I reviewed a superfood supplement with CBD or Cannabidiol. This is the second product I've reviewed with CBD, a non psychoactive, grown - [Sunday Dog Grooming Tips](https://wagandcluck.com/sunday-dog-grooming-tips/) - Sundays are our grooming day so I thought I'd share some tips! This is also "a day in the life of a Vet Tech"! (Although I no longer practice, I learned a lot from pros at Frontier Vet Hospital). I can help you navigate through muzzle training, nail trimming and ear cleaning. Exercise your dogs - [Immune Mediated Diseases in Dogs: Meet Sandy](https://wagandcluck.com/immune-mediated-diseases-dogs-meet-sandy/) - No dog owner wants to hear these two phrases: your dog has an immune mediated disease OR your dog has Acquired Thrombocytopenia. Meet Sandy, our sweet Basset/Lab rescue diagnosed with Acquired Thrombocytopenia in 2010. Not many people know about this disease so I wanted to share some insight. First, I cried a lot. Sandy was - [Wordless Wednesday: Sherm's Gross Beach Adventure](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-sherms-gross-beach-adventure/) - Mom I think those cows are close to the hiking path! Get me closer PLEASE! Mom I found huge piles of smelly stuff to roll in on the path! I think those cows were RIGHT HERE! Never ever wash me please! Does your dog roll in disgusting things when you're on an outdoor adventure? - [Vita Bone Biscuits for Positive Dog Training](https://wagandcluck.com/vita-bone-biscuits-positive-dog-training/) - What delicious treats you have! If I open my eyes, will there be more treats!? #Vita Bone Blog Squad (#Sponsored) Today is National "Spoil Your Dog Day" and we're celebrating with some positive reinforcement training and Vita Bone Treats. We reviewed both Vita Bone Chewy Sticks (as you can see above these were a big hit) - [Tips to Cool Off Your Dog in August](https://wagandcluck.com/tips-cool-off-dog-august/) - Portland, Oregon has been hot the last few days so it’s time to talk about ways to keep your dog cool – from cooling vests to baby pools, let’s look at ways to keep your four legged friend from having heatstroke. Keep your dog indoors: This is key, it’s better for them to hang inside - [National Simplify Your Life Week: Three Dog Life!](https://wagandcluck.com/national-simplify-life-week-three-dog-life/) - How to Simplify Your Life: A Three Dog Life Since this week is all about simplifying your life, I thought a post about living with one vs. three dogs seemed an appropriate topic. Would my life be simpler with one dog? Yes. It would absolutely be simpler but I cannot imagine my life without Shermie, - [Orijen Treats for Dog Days of Summer #Chewy Influencer](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-orijen/) - Thank goodness the dog days of summer are here! #sponsored Hitting the road with your dogs is the BEST part of summer. The Caplan pack are Chewy influencers and we're reviewing Orijen's Black Angus Beef Singles Freeze-Dried Dog Treats this month and Walter did most of the reviewing and eating. Since the theme of this - [Bruiser's Senior Photo Shoot: Cross it off your Bucket List](https://wagandcluck.com/bruisers-senior-photo-shoot-cross-off-bucket-list/) - Bruiser is the reason I'm a Doxie person! He's about 12. He's in great health and we manage his IVDD (disc disease) so we've been very lucky over the years. He also has Irritable Bowel Disease and that's managed through herbs, supplements and Tylan Powder. It basically takes a village to care for him at - [Dentals for the Boys: Importance of AAHA-Accredited Hospitals](https://wagandcluck.com/wellness-appointments-dentals-boys/) - Pre-dental, you can see the tartar on Bruisy's teeth! Pre and post dental pics below. A Healthy Mouth is Key for a Healthy Body (#sponsored) The first AAHA day will take place July 22. AAHA is short for American Animal Hospital Association - and our vet in Hillsboro, Oregon, Frontier Vet Hospital (FVH) is AAHA-accredited. - [Disaster Preparedness: 911 Tips from Hills Pet Nutrition](https://wagandcluck.com/disaster-preparedness-911-tips-hills-pet-nutrition/) - The Arizona Humane Society spoke at our BlogPaws VIP luncheon (#Hills #PetPreparedness) Josie Kirk-Pagel, Hills and Arizona Humane Society EAMT/animal cruelty investigator at BlogPaws. Can you take care of your pet during an emergency! Every 23 seconds, a fire department rushes to a fire in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association! (#sponsored) - [5 Tips on Walking a Reactive Dog: What I've Learned](https://wagandcluck.com/5-tips-walking-reactive-dog-ive-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 Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health (CDC) recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity - [Lost Pet Prevention Month: Murphy's Law on Vacation](https://wagandcluck.com/lost-pet-prevention-month/) - PetHub Digital ID tag on Walty: there are tons of cute patterns (they have QR collars too) Murphy's Law on Vacation: #sponsored You’ve been waiting for this trip to the coast for months and vacationing with your dogs is on your top five list of 2016 resolutions. Car is packed, dogs are in their crates and - [Historic Gresham Unveils Bronze Sculpture of Driscoll, a Beloved Guide Dog](https://wagandcluck.com/historic-gresham-unveils-bronze-sculpture-driscoll-beloved-guide-dog/) - Artist Heather Soderberg with Driscoll bronze guide dog Oregon’s fourth largest city and training site for Guide Dogs for the Blind will unveil a beautiful bronze statue of Driscoll, a Guide Dog, on the corner of 3rd & Main Street in Gresham, Oregon this Friday, July 15. The Gresham Breakfast Lions Club, Gresham Centennial Committee, - [BlogPaws 2016: Partnership With Native Americans](https://wagandcluck.com/blog-paws-2016-the-partnership-with-native-americans/) - Cosy and Clint, McKinley Gallup Humane Society, are partners of PWNA and its RAR program BlogPaws 2016 check ceremony. Photo credit: Annabelle Denmark Photography I attended BlogPaws 2016 last weekend and they partnered with a wonderful organization I wasn't familiar with until recently. Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) is a BBB-accredited charity committed to championing hope for - [GoPro Beach Footage: Practice Makes Perfect](https://wagandcluck.com/gopro-beach-footage-practice-makes-perfect/) - Practice Makes Perfect: Well, sort of... Wordless Wednesday https://youtu.be/JdtgRcafx8Q These pictures are from our 4th of July daytime adventure. The main goal was to run the dogs (Shermie) and take the edge off since this is not a holiday we look forward to... even with a lot of planned activities and creative solutions to get us - [Chewy Review: Summer is HERE...ZiwiPeak Treats](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-review-summer-ziwipeak-treats/) - I'm a Chewy Influencer and we identify treats or toys to review every month. This month we focused on treats I could use as training treats for some upcoming dog sports events we have in July. #sponsored We have a big Nosework trial coming up July 8. I'm constantly looking for treats I can break - [Ten Reasons BlogPaws Rocked: Newbie's POV](https://wagandcluck.com/ten-reasons-why-blog-paws-rocked/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8harRnQcOk&feature=youtu.be Thank you BlogPaws team and event organizers. The trip and event was outstanding. It was wonderful meeting everyone - one highlight was when I realized I was sitting in front of a blogger and dog trainer that I've followed for years (shared a post she wrote that moved me a few months ago) and - [Wordless Wednesday: National Dog Party Day...For Seniors!](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-national-dog-party-day-seniors/) - Caring for Seniors in Your Pack: These are just a few fun pics and tips as I'm headed to Blog Paws! After Blog Paws I'll write about the wellness visit we had with Bruiser over the weekend and provide details on AAHA accreditation hospital guidelines but this is just a taste. How to celebrate National - [Understanding Odor: Interesting Facts About Your Dog's Nose](https://wagandcluck.com/canine-odor/) - As a student of Nosework, I'm fascinated with the subject of how a canine's nose works. I thought it would be fun to share what I've learned from some leading experts. We talk about this all the time during my weekly classes. The Basics of Odor: According to Fred Helfers, who started training and handling - [Benefits of CBD (Cannabidiol) Treats For Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/barkworthies-pumpkin-treats/) - 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 recent survey showed a record-high of Americans, 58 percent, saying they support the legalization of marijuana. That - [Wordless Wednesday: Doxies...and Yaks?](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-8/) - 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 this week in preparation for Blog Paws! The Yak pic above is a teaser and - [Tattoo to Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week](https://wagandcluck.com/tattoo-to-celebrate-pet-appreciation-week/) - This is a tattoo I got years ago of Snoopy and my dog’s names in his footprints In celebration of Pet Appreciation Week (June 5-11), get a tattoo of your animal! Ok, maybe not for everyone.... BUT... Some people get tattoos to celebrate their children or themes that drive their life. And there are some - [Fuzzy Felties of the Dogs: A Q&A with the Etsy Artisan](https://wagandcluck.com/fuzzy-felties-dogs-qa-etsy-artisan/) - I was looking at Instagram posts randomly one day and I stumbled across a Fuzzy Feltie made by the very talented, Le L from the Etsy store 38StarPoint. I travel a bunch for work and while I have a million pics of the pack I thought it would be fun to have a 3-D version - [Guest Post: Top Names for Dogs Big and Small](https://wagandcluck.com/guest-post-top-dog-names/) - Walter is named after Walter White from Breaking Bad! (Something a little fun for Wordless Wednesday - but not wordless this week...) I’m excited about this week’s guest post, written by the co-creator of My Dog’s Name. She has some awesome trend research for pet parents about dog names and the most popular chosen since - [Herb Garden: Tips & Tricks for Spring Gardening](https://wagandcluck.com/herb-garden/) - 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 and an alternative to the outdoor grass and landscaping, the eating of which could lead - [Walter's Fourth Birthday: Kindness to Animals](https://wagandcluck.com/walters-fourth-birthday/) - Acts of kindness this month? Looking for ways to enrich your dog? In celebration of Walter's birthday month I wanted to share some ideas! Place kibble or treats inside muffin tins and cover them with tennis balls - voila! puzzle toys! One of the tips trainers, Cinthia Alia Mitchell and Nicole Nicassio-Hiskey talk about in - [Chewy Review: Puzzle Toys & Primal Treats](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-review-puzzle-toy-review/) - Top things to do on a rainy day? Puzzle toys are high on our list and it poured rain all weekend. #sponsored I tested the Outward Hound Star Spinner with Walter and it's super cool with three layers and a ton of compartments to put treats in. I talk more about it below and included - [Dog Rocks: No More Urine Stains!](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-rocks-no-urine-stains/) - Get rid of urine stains. - [Wordless Wednesday: Bald Eagle Sighting](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-7/) - We finally saw a Bald Eagle on this trip to Fort Stevens State Park. And I cannot believe we were lucky enough to get a pic. It was clearly hunting for breakfast and the doxies looked delicious I'm sure! This is where the mouth of the Columbia River meets the ocean and the views are - [National Herb Week: Cleavers – a Weed with Benefits](https://wagandcluck.com/national-herb-week/) - 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 we’re out for walks. I lived with a dog, Sandola, and she was the first - [Wordless Wednesday: Competing in Nosework](https://wagandcluck.com/mental-management-seminar-competing-nosework/) - I encourage anyone that competes in dog sports to attend "Mental Management Principles" with Teah - at Gentle Touch Pet Training. She travels across the country and hosts seminars! Highlights from the two-day Nosework presentation included: Principles of self-image Remember - every time you picture something you improve the probability of it happening! Principle of - [Darwins Review: Fresh Food, Raw Diets & Green Tripe](https://wagandcluck.com/darwins-review/) - *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 Tripe as a supplement. Green Tripe is the stomach lining of ruminant or grazing animals - [Wordless Wednesday: Bow Ties](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-6/) - \ I'm declaring Wednesday as bow-tie day for dogs! This is the newest Skull & Crossbones bow-tie we added to our growing collection. Yes - I've lost my mind...happy hump day! Does your dog wear bow-ties? - [Teckelklub K9|essential Supercoat: A Review](https://wagandcluck.com/teckelklub-k9essential-supercoat-review/) - A review of the K9|essential Supercoat: After a few days of unexpected hot weather, spring showers are back. So I tested Teckelklub’s K9|essential Supercoat this past weekend when we went to the Wooden Tulip Festival. Walter is really active so we needed a light rain coat that allows him to move easily. Walter is a - [Spring Showers Bring May Flowers: A Poem by Mary Oliver](https://wagandcluck.com/spring-showers-bring-may-flowers-poem-mary-oliver/) - A Mary Oliver Poem: to start out your week: I have to travel in early May, so I've been thinking about this poem: CONVERSATIONS: from Dog Songs I had to go away for a few days so I called the kennel and made an appointment... I guess Bear overheard the conversation. "Love and company," said - [Energy Healing for Animals: An Interview with Author, Joan Ranquet](https://wagandcluck.com/energy-healing-animals-interview-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 enough to interview Joan about some key topics as well. We barely scratched the surface - [Wordless Wednesday: The Mountain is Out](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-mountain/) - Upper left corner you can see Mt. Hood (barely). In Oregon, when you can see Mt. Hood, we all say "the mountain is out today!" So when we passed a popular viewing area we immediately took the opportunity to snap a quick pic. With Bruiser of course... Hope the sun is out wherever you are! - [Twigo Tags: Decrease Jingling & The Importance of Proper Identification](https://wagandcluck.com/twigo-tags-decrease-jingling-importance-proper-identification/) - Twigo Tags sent me a few of their tags to try as our dogs are super sound sensitive and the jingling of their tags is more than they can handle when running through the park. Walter especially. He reacts to noise that I can barely hear and it mostly bothers him over the other dogs. - [Prevention of Animal Cruelty: Guest Blogger Cynthia Hernandez](https://wagandcluck.com/prevention-animal-cruelty/) - 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 – we’re all trying to make a difference. What can we all do? This article looks - [Wordless Wednesday: Bruisy...Murals](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-5/) - Text message exchange before this pic was taken with Bruiser: It’s ok I’m not going to Nosework today, I need to protect the couch and my Lazy-Boy chair this afternoon. Ok, but I feel badly. Walter needs the outlet since he competes and Shermie well, he’s so reactive lately it’s nice for him - [Chewy Box Arrived: Delicious Merrick Treats!](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-box-arrived-delicious-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 two dogs to nosework once a week I feel sad my older dog doesn’t get - [National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day](https://wagandcluck.com/national-animal-disaster-preparedness-day/) - One of the most important things when preparing for a disaster is to simply have a plan in place. For example, one of easiest things to do is to have a sticker in your window telling emergency crews how may animals are in your house and what species they are so know to look. Also, - [National Pet First Aid Awareness Month: Heatstroke](https://wagandcluck.com/national-pet-first-aid-awareness-month-training-emergency/) - National Pet First Aid Month - [Wordless Wednesday: The Beach...Finally!](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-4/) - My three boys on the beach! Spring is almost here - and we couldn't be happier. These are taken in Pacific City, Oregon. - [Training tools: Harnesses, Halty's, Headcollars](https://wagandcluck.com/training-tools-harnesses-haltys-headcollars/) - Every day the dog’s “walking” gear waits by the door. For each dog, this means something different. For Walter, this is his harness with a front clip. For Bruiser, this is his collar. And for Shermie, this is also a front clip harness but a different style than Walter’s. There are so many choices for - [Natural Remedies for Dog Emergencies: The Two D's](https://wagandcluck.com/natural-remedies-emergencies/) - Did Shermie get into something he shouldn't of? Natural remedies for diarrhea – be prepared for an emergency Since April is Pet First Aid Month, I wanted to continue posts on this topic. Dehydration and Diarrhea go hand in hand. And over many years, I’ve had to troubleshoot a lot of terrible cases of diarrhea. - [A Pet for Paws: A Review Celebrating Pooper Scooper Week](https://wagandcluck.com/pet-paws-review-celebrating-pooper-scooper-week-april-1-7/) - A Pet for Paws: Celebrate Pooper Scooper Week (#sponsored) Country girl meets city girl this week... In celebration of Pooper Scooper week – I’m reviewing another alternative to the typical treat bag I clip on my waist before every walk with my three hounds. This existing bag serves a dual purpose as it hold treats - [Wordless Wednesday: New Puzzle Toys](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-3/) - We received this Nina Ottoson Puzzle toy from Outward Hound in our BarkBox last weekend. We have a lot of puzzle toys as they keep the dogs busy while I make their breakfast and busy dogs are well behaved dogs. Just some fun pics of Shermie doing some problem solving! You can fill this one - [Senior Dogs: Bruiser's 12th birthday at the beach](https://wagandcluck.com/senior-dogs-bruisers-12th-birthday-at-the-beach/) - Bruiser's 12th birthday celebration was this past weekend on the coast. Out of our three beautiful dogs, I know Bruisy the best. He's twelve years young and the longest relationship I've ever had with a four legged friend. We lost our last dog to Lymphoma and she was eleven. Bruiser is showing his age - [A Vacation Without My Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/vacation-without-dogs/) - I trust that when you read this, you won’t think I’m nuts! We’re planning two separate trips this summer. And I hate leaving my dogs behind. I work from home and even though there are moments when I think I’ve spent too much time talking to them about my to do’s for the day, I - [Wordless Wednesday: National Puppy Day](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-national-puppy-day/) - Walter four years ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5k2fsV5_Ow Sweet Walter when we used to feed him out of Puzzle Toys! FOUR years ago - my sweet munchkin! - [Tips for Dog Adventures in Forest Park: Guest Post](https://wagandcluck.com/tips-dog-adventures-forest-park-guest-post/) - SIX TIPS FOR DOG ADVENTURERS IN FOREST PARK I'm so happy to share a post from Darcie Meihoff, FPC Board Member, this week about tips when walking your dog in Forest Park. Forest Park is a beautiful park in Portland, Oregon. There are countless trails for dog walking and trail running. This post doesn't only apply - [Kaleb's Organics Dog Treats: Crunchy and Delicious](https://wagandcluck.com/kalebs-treats-organic-crunchy-delicious/) - Bruiser enjoying delicious Blueberry pie treats Blueberry Pie -post dinner snack Kaleb’s Organic Treats: A Review of Three Flavors (but there are more!) Kaleb’s Organics Dog Treats are made in Vermont and baked with 100% USDA certified organic ingredients. Their Vermont bakery makes the treats in small batches to ensure quality. I like to try - [Orijen, Solid Gold, Lamb and Beef Treats: Chewy Time!](https://wagandcluck.com/orijen-solid-gold-lamb-beef-treats-chewy-time/) - Bruiser demanding delicious treats! Orijen is Shermie's favorite! Walter checking out his monthly box! The Chewy.com box arrived and well the treats barely lasted one week. We absolutely love these two brands and used these for Nosework training and puzzle toys throughout the week. Orijen Beef Singles Freeze Dried Dog Treats Ingredients: These are made - [Pet Poison Prevention Month (Series) Part Two: Scary Plants](https://wagandcluck.com/pet-poison-prevention-month-series-part-two-scary-plants/) - As we celebrate St. Patty’s Day, I was thinking about a doing a post that highlights green food and plants dogs should stay away from but there just weren’t enough green items in the list! So part two of the series is focused on plants – which are “green” -close enough! No dogs were drinking - [Wordless Wednesday: Nosework Title #NACSW](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-nosework-title-nacsw/) - Nosework is SUCH a fun sport. After years of hard work, we walked away with our L1NW Container title this weekend. Walter killed it! This is a Blog Hop! - [Did You Feed the Dog? A Solution to Obesity](https://wagandcluck.com/feed-dog-solution-obesity/) - ‪Don't overfeed your dog because of miscommunication. Many dog parents – even loving, informed ones – ignore or are in denial about their pet’s weight issues. But it’s a huge issue: according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 52.7% of US dogs are overweight or obese. Keeping your dog in shape requires awareness, - [Zombie Apocalypse with Hounds: Tips for Survival](https://wagandcluck.com/zombie-apocalypse-with-hounds/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onGlsnseFR8 In celebration of the return of the Walking Dead – which we are HUGE fans of, please enjoy these Tips for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse with your hounds: #TWD #1 Determine Your Weapon of Choice Not everyone prefers the same weapon. Whether a gun, a knife, a sword or a big club… Figure it out and - [Wordless Wednesday: Adventures with "N"](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-adventure-with-mr-n/) - This is a Blog Hop! And this is from our adventures with The Tenacious Little Terrier last week! - [Recall: Practice Makes Perfect](https://wagandcluck.com/recall-practice-makes-perfect/) - Walter on his long lead and ready to train! Tips for how to begin recall training! This is a work in progress with Walter (three years old). Shermie (eight years old) and Bruiser (12 years old) have decent recall but it's mainly a result of training over many years as both have lived with us - [Wordless Wednesday: Nosework with Walt](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-2/) - This is a Blog Hop! Read more about other Nosework adventures! - [Leashpod: Pick Up Your Poop with Dignity](https://wagandcluck.com/leash-pod-a-poop-solution/) - Spending on pets in the United States continues to grow, according to the American Pet Products Association, with 2015 U.S. spending - at $60.59 billion - up 4.4 percent from the previous year. So it’s no surprise, we’re seeing a surge of new products that range from food to poop bags and now - The - [My TRUE Love: Puts Up With Three Hounds](https://wagandcluck.com/true-love-puts-three-hounds/) - Early V-Day post! My true love...Is this from the Princess Bride? Didn't true love save her from the fire swamp? Perhaps? The Princess Bride is my favorite modern tale (or tail in this case) about love. I think in order to stay in love you need a sense of humor…. a lot of it. I’m - [Sunny Wordless Wednesday](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday/) - Sign up for more posts! Ongoing series on Poison Prevention and Health & Wellness topics in March. This is part of the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! - [Acupuncture: What dogs are top candidates? (part two)](https://wagandcluck.com/acupuncture-dogs-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 hear more about Bruiser and his experiences with Acupuncture and holistic medicine. The last post - [Book Review: A Trifecta of Stellar Dog Novels](https://wagandcluck.com/book-review-trifecta-of-dog-novels/) - *Bruiser helped with the review of these three books... These are the three novels I devoured over the past few months: What The Dog Knows by Cat Warren -It's not just because I'm into Nosework that I'm recommending this book to folks. This is an awesome book that also talks about a reactive dog and the - [Wordless Wednesday: #SimbaFashionFriday](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-simbafashionfriday/) - I was featured on @RawrSimba's blog ComeWagAlong.com for #SimbaFashionFriday last week. Check out the post on the blog and comment what you think! - [Chewy Valentine's Package: Dental Health Month](https://wagandcluck.com/chewy-valentines-package-dental-health-month/) - Valentine's Day gift! The Caplan pack received a Chewy gift box for Valentine's Day. In celebration of Dental Health Month, we reviewed Zuke's Z-Bones Clean Carrot Treats (an 8 pack). We also tested Primal Turkey Liver Munchies, as a high reward treat for NoseWork and "Look At Me" games this past week. Zuke's Z-Bones are great for Dental - [Skin and Coat Care: A Shampoo Recommendation](https://wagandcluck.com/reliq-review-of-mineral-shampoo/) - How to Care For Your Dog’s Coat: A Shampoo Review Do you have a dog with dry or flaky skin? Are you struggling with just finding a good shampoo with natural ingredients? I found one that I really like. As a CVT, I learned that it’s not necessary to bathe your dog all the time. - [A List of Things I Would Never Tell You](https://wagandcluck.com/alistofthingsiwouldnevertellyou/) - Seven Dirty Secrets About My Life With Dogs- I worry about Bruiser, he’s getting older and we talk about how he feels each morning on our walks. Then I let this go for the rest of the day. Then I feed him more treats than the other two dogs when we get back. And then - [I Believe... Animals Bring Happiness](https://wagandcluck.com/believe-animals-bring-happiness/) - "Living with Animals to Heal" is the theme for this post! I believe that animals provide support for people with depression, someone battling an illness or an elder finding themselves alone for the first time in their lives. I live with three hounds and cannot imagine living in an empty house. People that don’t live - [Bandages, CPR, Emergencies…oh my! Pet First Aid Basics](https://wagandcluck.com/bandages-cpr-emergenciesoh-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 perform a nose to toes exam? What are some basic things you should know so - [Herb Review: Passion Flower for Anxiety (new series)](https://wagandcluck.com/herb-review-passion-flower-review/) - Herbs for Anxiety: Try Passion Flower First, I preface this entire article with this - please schedule a consult with a holistic Veterinarian before you give your dog or animal herbs of any kind. There can be "drug" interactions so you need to be careful. I'm going to start reviewing different herbs in this series - [Nina Ottosson Puzzle Games: brilliant](https://wagandcluck.com/nina-ottosson-puzzle-games-brilliant/) - I promised I would post about the Nina Ottosson games I bought for my senior dog (but for all three dogs of course) and I'm a HUGE FAN. I bought the cheaper plastic versions off of Amazon. The first game is simply - a round circle with places for you to hide treats under plastic - [Wordless Wednesday: Blog Hop!](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-blog-hop/) - Today I’m joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws. This is a Blog Hop - [Itch Relief: Shampoo Reviews](https://wagandcluck.com/itch-relief-with-dr-shawns-shampoo-top-monday-pick/) - 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. This is not a paid endorsement -- I'm posting this because I want anyone who - [Nosework: Passed the Anise Odor Recognition Test!](https://wagandcluck.com/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 hooked immediately. My old dog Bruiser and Shermie went every Friday night for about six - [21 Days of Rain: K-9 Nosework is a MUST for Busy Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/21-days-rain-k-9-nosework-must-busy-dogs/) - *If you want to learn more about K-9 Nosework, please sign up to receive alerts when I post as this will be an ongoing topic I would describe Walter as a busy dog. Nosework saves us during these wet, winter months. I've written many articles about Nosework and why we love it. I wanted to - [Keeping my nose to the ground... lesson 1](https://wagandcluck.com/keeping-my-nose-to-the-ground-lesson-1/) - My first post on my life with dogs - three hounds to be exact. What I want to address in this first post is the lesson these furry kids are always teaching me when we're on walks. I watch them keeping their nose to the ground for new smells, nature, garbage (gross!) and just about - [Senior Dogs: part two -under water physical therapy](https://wagandcluck.com/senior-dogs-part-two-under-water-physical-therapy/) - Thanks so much for all your kind words and encouragement - this will be clumsy as I get started so advice is welcome! First - links for the two articles I mentioned are: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/ http://www.vet.cornell.edu/publicresources/dog.htm (I accidentally added these to my blog roll - got it, blog roll = blogs :)) Sandola has osteoarthritis in - [Acupuncture: Has gone to the dogs...](https://wagandcluck.com/acupuncture-has-gone-to-the-dogs/) - Hello! Hope this Monday finds you well -below are some thoughts about acupuncture for dogs... and one article worth flagging about a families adventure with their three legged dog named Jerry that recently passed away from cancer. This is a great article which I'll share first. www.tripawds.com- the blog about how to care for dogs - [Winter Activities: With Your Four Legged Friend](https://wagandcluck.com/winter-activities-with-your-four-legged-friend/) - Exercise with your dog, despite the weather. Or at least consider taking your dog out for training and activities that help bond you both closer together. Following are a few new activities and things to consider when taking your four legged friends out and new activities. There are a lot of benefits to having the - [Flower Essences: flowers as a healing method?](https://wagandcluck.com/flower-essences-flowers-as-a-healing-method/) - I've been using flower essences for years. I started reading a book called "Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats" by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM and since writing all over the book and placing sticky notes throughout it I've seen first hand the effects flower essences have on dogs. She starts the section out on flower essences - [Skin care: grateful for healthy, shiny coats](https://wagandcluck.com/skin-care-grateful-for-healthy-shiny-coats/) - Hi all -short post as I'm watching the Oscars which I love to do every year. I wanted to make a comment about what I think really helps make all three dog's coats looks shiny and healthy. From time to time Sandy's coat looks scaly and like she has dandruff. The doxie - Bruiser also - [Therapy Animals: benefits](https://wagandcluck.com/therapy-animals-benefits/) - Ok - none of my dogs are therapy animals but they're all adopted and came with baggage. I'm considering going through the Delta Society training with Sandy the oldest or Shermie since he's great with kids and well anyone. I'm choosing this as my post for tonight b/c I'm handling PR for our emergency animal - [Oppose the Pit Bull Breed Ban in Oregon or Anywhere](https://wagandcluck.com/oppose-the-pit-bull-breed-ban-in-oregon-or-anywhere/) - http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=52953689862 - Those opposed to the Pit Bull Ban in Oregon should visit and join this facebook group. My sister lives in Denver where a Pit Bull Ban was passed in the last five years. Her hairdresser has two Pit Bull mixes and had to move outside of Denver. This is really horrifying - especially - ["A Place To Bark" - best practice for rescues](https://wagandcluck.com/a-place-to-bark-best-practice-for-rescues/) - A friend of mine sent me a link to A Place to Bark and after reading Bernie's blog and what she does in TN I had to share more about her. I recently befriended her on facebook and follow her posts as well -she's doing a really good thing for all dogs... A Place to - [Cooking for Canines](https://wagandcluck.com/cooking-for-canines/) - I just made a new T.O.P. of the morning (Turkey & Oat Porridge) for Bruiser, the doxie, as I've been cooking for him for about a year now. His meals consist of mainly turkey, chx livers, brown rice, salmon oil, green beans or carrots and a number of other supplements like bone meal for calcium. - [Dog Massage with Heal NW](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-massage-with-heal-nw/) - I attended a dog massage class with Rubi from HealNW last Friday night and brought my dog Shermie. We learned basic strokes and it was fabulous - so much so, Shermie actually fell asleep. Visit HealNW if you live in Portland and are interested. I was so preoccupied with the basic strokes I didn't get - [Indigo Rescue: Comedy Relief Concert](https://wagandcluck.com/indigo-rescue-comedy-relief-concert/) - I'm on the board of Indigo Rescue and there is a benefit concert coming up in June that I want to make sure everyone knows about! I just drafted this press release about the show -- spread the word! This is a photo of the dogs Indigo rescued over the past year. Comedians Elayne Boosler - [Take your dogs on Spring adventures: essential gear](https://wagandcluck.com/take-your-dogs-on-spring-adventures-essential-gear/) - Spring adventures in the mountains provide two things you don't get any other season. You have access to snowy trails as well as your favorite summer paths. The water cascading down from the mountain also gives spectacular scenery. Before you decide which trails, consider the gear you need. There are so many items that should at - [Barlow Trail in Sandy, Oregon](https://wagandcluck.com/barlow-trail-in-sandy-oregon/) - [RIP Mick: Police K9 Falls -A Tribute To Working Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/rip-mick-police-k9-falls-a-tribute-to-working-dogs/) - Maybe it's the music I'm listening to, maybe it's the fact that a Police K9 was shot yesterday protecting his partner, maybe it's all the beautiful stories I just read on Facebook about lives being saved and children growing up - today I'm especially grateful for my friends, family and three dog companions that lay - [The Superior Canine Nose - Sense of Smell](https://wagandcluck.com/the-superior-canine-nose-sense-of-smell/) - Walter's second time in the field was this past Sunday. He received a fourth place ribbon in the Open All Age Dogs class during the Greater Portland Dachshund Club Field Trials in Castlerock, Washington. His first field trial experience was this past January during the DCA National Field Trials in Vacaville, California. However, I'm not - [Happy Mom's Day: love the hounds](https://wagandcluck.com/happy-moms-day-love-the-hounds/) - Happy Mother's Day to all the hound Moms (and real human Moms). Every Mom should be celebrated today for their hard work. Another Mary Oliver poem because it just happened in my household: "Please, please, I think I haven't eaten for days. What? Ricky, you had a huge supper. "I did? My stomach doesn't remember. - [Herbs for dogs: Milk Thistle, Peppermint, Lavendar?](https://wagandcluck.com/herbs-dogs-milk-thistle-peppermint-lavendar/) - Don't shy away from using herbs -embrace them. "Healing with Flower Essences" in a recent issue of The Whole Dog Journal talks about the Bach Flower Essences (remedies) which I've used for emergencies and stress with all three of my dogs. Flower essences and herbs can be very powerful whether you use them for your - [Nosework with Sherman...and Walter](https://wagandcluck.com/nosework-sherman-walter/) - A few weeks ago, both Sherman and Walter participated in Washington's first Element Specialty Trial. You can find more here: http://www.nacsw.net/trial-calendar-information/element-specialty-trials. These just became a reality this past April. I love them as they only take half a day - a full K9 nosework trial is an all day commitment. Our K9 nosework instructor, Joyce's - [Poisonous Mulch for Dogs](https://wagandcluck.com/poisonous-mulch-for-dogs/) - Spring has sprung and while I'm considering mulch I have some tips on what to stay away from in your gardens! I'm now researching this so thought I'd share what I'm finding - tips for dog owners: Cocoa mulch: this is deadly to dogs so stay away from it even if you like the smell of - [Dog anxiety: do herbs help?](https://wagandcluck.com/dog-anxiety-do-herbs-help/) - Shermie has been given herbs for his anxiety for over a month and they're working. Our holistic vet, Dr. Becky Jester, recommended adding some herbs into his daily routine to address some anxiety he's having - mainly around Bruiser, our older Doxie. Bruiser and Shermie have lived together their entire lives with zero problems so - [Tally-ho! In's and Out's of Doxie Field Trials](https://wagandcluck.com/tally-ho-ins-and-outs-of-doxie-field-trials/) - Tally-ho! In the dictionary Tally-ho... is a largely British phrase, which originated from the activity of foxhunting, and other forms of hunting with hounds, shouted when a rider or follower sees the fox (or other quarry). In our Doxie Field Trials we all yell Tally-ho! when we flesh out a rabbit that runs a distance before - [Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria: day trip](https://wagandcluck.com/fort-stevens-state-park-near-astoria-day-trip/) - Fort Stevens: The fact that there weren't any seals in Astoria didn't matter... Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria is a GREAT place to take the dogs for a run. You can drive onto the beach which was a huge added bonus. You're actually on the Columbia so it's access to the pristine river. - [Wiener Races in Portland: Unleash the Hounds](https://wagandcluck.com/wiener-races-in-portland-unleash-the-hounds/) - A MUST ATTEND event: Portland Mercury’s annual Dogs’ Day of Summer event. I attended this past weekend and there is no question that this event was not only enjoyed by hundreds of people in Portland but 80 doxies were registered to race. Not only did I have a blast attending and taking pics for a story - [Labor Day Field Trials: Walter meets his grandfather, Odin](https://wagandcluck.com/labor-day-field-trials-walter-meets-his-grandfather-odin/) - Labor Day weekend was full of Doxie related activities. I always take Walter for our club's Field Trials at least twice a year. Dachshund Fanciers of Southwestern Washington puts on Field Trials, Earth Dog events and fun activities everyone can enjoy throughout the year. Walter didn't come home with any ribbons this time as we are - [Mt. Hood with Dogs: One of the Seven Wonders](https://wagandcluck.com/mt-hood-with-dogs-one-of-the-seven-wonders/) - The Pacific Crest trail on Mt. Hood has one of the best hikes in all of Oregon. All three of the dogs were able to hike in 3-4 miles with no issues. You start at Timberline and enter near the ski trails. They're easy to find... we were able to keep two dogs off leash - [Salmon River Trail Hike: Dogs and Salmon Are Running](https://wagandcluck.com/salmon-river-trail-hike-dogs-and-salmon-are-running/) - A lazy September day we decided to hike the Salmon River trail and saw a group of Salmon headed upstream. We were told by another hiker that they have been there for days waiting to swim up the river and perhaps waiting for the river to rise. It was an amazing spectacle to see and - [National Dog Week: Throwback Thursday & Puzzle Toys](https://wagandcluck.com/national-dog-week-throwback-thursday-puzzle-toys/) - In celebration of National Dog Week, I'm posting a video of Walter as a puppy getting his breakfast out of his puzzle toy. I read an article in Whole Dog Journal this week about ways to be a better pet parent and one of the best tips is getting rid of feeding bowls. Feeding your - [Enrichment for Doxie Puppies: Lessons from Experts](https://wagandcluck.com/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 the puppies build confidence in areas including: noise, textures, shiny objects - all are safe - [Old Dog Sanctuary: How Deep Is Your Love](https://wagandcluck.com/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 large property. Perhaps living with one old dog is plenty of work as it is! - [Life in Portland, A Good Choice: Vacation Tips for Dog Parents](https://wagandcluck.com/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 in this post as I always learn a lot from our travels and some things - [Photo Tips for Animal Rescues and Shelters](https://wagandcluck.com/photo-tips-animal-rescues-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, you need to take “pin worthy” pictures of the animals ready for their forever homes - [K-9 Nosework Classes: with Sherm and Walter](https://wagandcluck.com/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 super sweet) ran towards us and picked up Walter as he started lunging and barking - [LOST: On the Salmon River Trail](https://wagandcluck.com/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 went hiking over winter break and Mom and Dad took us to the Salmon River - [The Ghost "Dog" Network: A Halloween Post](https://wagandcluck.com/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 on dog walks. My old doxie, Bruiser, constantly looks behind him as he makes his - [Hunting for Mushrooms: Truffles?](https://wagandcluck.com/hunting-for-mushrooms-truffles/) - Planning to truffle hunt with your dogs this season? Truffle hunting: Could become a great sport for the pack and you don’t need a Lagotto Romagnolo The breed known for truffle hunting is the: Lagotto Romagnolo – a breed from Italy, known to hunt for truffles. This breed looks nothing like my doxies! When I - [Well You Must Not Know My Dog! Life With a Reactive Dog](https://wagandcluck.com/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 towards someone after a very stressful move… my client recommended some outstanding behavior specialists which - [Essential Fatty Acids: Many Benefits](https://wagandcluck.com/essential-fatty-acids-many-benefits/) - PetCo blog on healthy coats. Infographic. Adult dogs need two essential fatty acids: Omega-three and omega-six fatty acids. This infographic looks at the role of essential fatty acids in skin and coat health. I'm a big fan of using Salmon oil as a supplement in my dog's meals. I typically purchase this at our local, pet - [My Dog’s Yelp Review: Our Trip on Mt. Hood](https://wagandcluck.com/my-dogs-yelp-review-our-trip-on-mt-hood/) - The pack: Bruiser: 12 year old doxie, nickname Bruisy or “the warrior” Walter: 3 year old doxie, nickname Walty or “monster” Shermie: 8 year old beagle/basset hound or a.k.a. “crazy mixed breed” Bruiser: “Highs but more lows” -- Well, we stayed five nights and I wish Mom read the previous Yelp posts a lot more - [Beyond Squeaky Toys: A Review & Quick Tips](https://wagandcluck.com/beyond-squeaky-toys-review-quick-tips/) - I attended a workshop hosted by a local Portland Vet Specialist that focused on behavior last week. Authors Nicole Nicassio-Hiskey of the Oregon Zoo and Cinthia Alia Mitchell from Doggone Fun! Doggy Daycare Center wrote a book about dog and cat enrichment as they applied their knowledge of animal behavior to the task of keeping our companion animals at - [Holiday Stockings: Last Minute Ideas](https://wagandcluck.com/holiday-stockings-last-minute-ideas/) - This is a very last minute list of stocking stuffers for your four legged friends. From dog cookie jars to my favorite new Kong product that I’d be lost without, I compiled a quick list of my favorites. You had me at Cookie Jar! I saw this on another blogger's site so this link will take - [Gold Paws Series Coats: 5 out of 5 stars](https://wagandcluck.com/gold-paws-series-coats-5-5-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 of the jacket. I hate it when Mom has to rip that velcro to take my - [Day After Christmas: the BarkBox Arrived](https://wagandcluck.com/cannon-beach-day-after-christmas/) - 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 profits go to shelters and through their BarkGood program they are working with over 3,000 shelters - [Monkey On Your Back? Time Saving Tips](https://wagandcluck.com/monkey-on-your-back/) - 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 researched some time management tips that I wanted to share as I'm looking for ways - [Wordless Wednesday: Hanging With Dad](https://wagandcluck.com/wordless-wednesday-hanging-dad/) - We're joining with our Blog Paws friends at the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: join us! - [My Life With A Senior Dog: Bruiser](https://wagandcluck.com/my-life-with-a-senior-dog-bruiser/) - Early on in life, Bruiser, was diagnosed with disc disease. Our vet recommended we try Acupuncture and we've never looked back! Every three weeks, he receives his treatment from Dr. Jester at Natural Healing Veterinary Acupuncture. Now that he's older and still really active, he needs tune-up's every three-four weeks. It makes a big difference. We - [2016 Pet Blogger Challenge: Bare All](https://wagandcluck.com/petbloggerchallenge/) - 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 life with dogs, we'll return to that content shortly. Thanks for reading! This is more - [Happy New Year: A Wrong Turn?](https://wagandcluck.com/happy-new-year-a-look-ahead/) - 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 the life out of me. Those golden handcuffs were the worst. Then I decided to - [Salmon River Trail: A Rainy Afternoon Hike](https://wagandcluck.com/salmon-river-trail-a-rainy-afternoon-hike/) - After almost 20 days of straight rain we had one almost partially dry day and took advantage of it. A big hike with all three dogs at the Salmon River Trail in Welches, Oregon. The scenery was delicious and the pictures worth sharing. The best thing about this trail was the mental challenge for the - [A recipe for not getting bit by my old doxie during the holidays!](https://wagandcluck.com/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 we’ll have in our house this week and how to set Bruiser up for success. - [National Dog Day: What are you doing to celebrate!](https://wagandcluck.com/national-dog-day-what-are-you-doing-to-celebrate/) - I took Walter and Shermie today to the park for National Dog Day! Do one thing today to celebrate the bond between man and dog. This could be as simple as a special treat, a walk somewhere new, or some extra snuggles. Shermie had his dental yesterday -- that is how I'm giving back to - [My Favorite Dog Things This Month: Doxie Planter](https://wagandcluck.com/my-favorite-dog-things-this-month-doxie-planter/) - Calling all doxie lovers! This month I stumbled across two amazing dog related items I wanted to share with everyone. They're silly but FABULOUS. A doxie planter that is a wild, bright orange and super cute on display in your kitchen. The other one is a Chewbacca stuffed toy I saw at PetCo. I'm a - [Northwest School of Animal Massage: first day of FUNdamentals](https://wagandcluck.com/northwest-school-of-animal-massage-first-day-of-fundamentals/) - Vashon Island is where the Northwest School of Animal Massage is located. This past Saturday was the first day of animal massage training and I couldn't be more excited to dive into my new life adventure. A day in the life of an animal massage practitioner: 1) Learning the basic strokes is where we spent - [Tax Credit: Adopting Dogs and Cats May Result in a Tax Break](https://wagandcluck.com/tax-credit-adopting-dogs-and-cats-may-result-in-a-tax-break/) - According to an article I read on the Best Friends Animal Society site, the Oregon legislature is considering a bill to give individuals who adopt a dog or cat from an animal shelter or rescue facility the opportunity to receive a $100 tax credit. What a great incentive for folks adopting animals from their local - [PDX Pet Photographer Captures End of Life Moments](https://wagandcluck.com/pdx-pet-photographer-captures-end-of-life-moments/) - Kristin Zabawa, a local PDX photographer, captures photography of humans and animals when they're near the end of their life. These are precious moments."Soul to soul" photo sessions are what she calls them on her crowdfunding page. The photos are beautiful. I've worked with some wonderful photographers over the years including Amanda Jones that took images - [Latest studies about dog and man](https://wagandcluck.com/latest-studies-about-dog-and-man/) - The latest studies talk about the bond between man and dog -- the strength of eye contact. Simple eye contact raises oxytocin levels. They did studies about gazing into your dog's eyes for 30 minutes and the resulting impact that can have on the bond between man and dog. I love this study. I play - [Poet Mary Oliver: her book "Dog Songs"](https://wagandcluck.com/poet-mary-oliver-her-book-dog-songs/) - This poem warms my heart. It's from Mary Oliver's latest book, "Dog Songs". It's about a rescue dog, so I dedicate this to Sherman and Bruiser. My two rescue dogs. BENAJAMIN, WHO CAME FROM WHO KNOWS WHERE What Shall I do? When I pick up the broom, he leaves the room. 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