Every dog is an individual, even amongst breeds and littermates. This article shares my opinions and experiences with owning and living with a Lab vs Weimaraner. I currently have a purebred Weimaraner named Remy and a purebred yellow Labrador named Rip. I love and appreciate both dogs for who they are as individuals as well …
Dog adoption
There’s much to think about when you’re adopting a dog, but before your new furry friend moves in, get ready for dog adoption interview questions. They’re an important part of the doggie adoption process, both on your end as well as on the shelter or rescue organization. Why are they so important? Well, you’ll want …
Should you get a puppy while pregnant? The short answer is no. No, you should not! Of course, if you’re searching this question, you’re probably like me and you’ll just get the puppy anyway! Personally, having a new puppy around while I was pregnant was no big deal at all. We already had one dog, …
The greatest thing that Baxter taught me was that I’m a dog person. I always knew he wasn’t going to be my one-and-only dog. During this time between dogs, I’m taking some time to think and plan for the next addition to our family (in addition to being a dog person, I’m an organized, analytical, …
First I’ll share tips on how to introduce a new puppy or adult dog to your cat, along with what to consider before you even bring Fido home in the first place. I also cover the tough decision of having to re-home a dog who’s determined to harm your resident cat. Can dogs and cats …
I’m excited to add another dog to our family in 2021! I’ve been carefully choosing the right dog breed for us (over analyzing, for sure). I’m writing this to: Choosing the right dog breed for us In the last 3 months, I have spoken by email or phone with 9 different breeders, 3 shelters and …
One in 3 pets will get lost during their lifetime and 10 million pets are lost in the U.S. every year. That’s an estimate of the American Humane Association. Thankfully, there are several ways of identifying and returning a pet with her owners. Microchips for dogs are an affordable, tamper-proof option. However, microchips do come …
Hi, I hope you’re doing OK. Today I’m sharing 10 ideas for how you can help your local animal shelter here in the U.S. during the COVID-10 Pandemic. Last week, I wrote about what dog owners should do in general during the COVID Pandemic. Each community has different needs and may have different plans for …
My dog’s training progress – one year later! Read about how it’s going with Wally’s training and socialization.
Unfortunately sometimes when you adopt a dog, the dog is just not the right fit for your family.