Archive for the 'Cool dog stuff ' Category
Gold Paws Series Coats: 5 out of 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...
21 Days of Rain: K-9 Nosework is a MUST for 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...
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...
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...
Beyond Squeaky Toys: A 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...
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...
A recipe for not getting bit by my old doxie during the holidays!
(Just a gobble gobble post for those of you that live with dogs that don’t love guests and company during the holidays!) This is dedicated to my old dog Bruiser, this morning my husband and I talked about the guests...
Bandages, CPR, Emergencies…oh my! Pet First Aid Basics
An emergency can happen at any time… I attended a first aid workshop at a local Emergency/Specialty clinic. Since I’m not currently working at a clinic, I wanted a refresher on CPCR as well as bandaging. How often do you...
Well You Must Not Know My Dog! Life With a Reactive Dog
“Well you must not know my dog” (from Best in Show): Living with a Reactive Beagle Mix I was with a client last week and a customer came into her store. Without a lot of detail, her dog was aggressive...