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Gold Paws Series Coats: 5 out of 5 stars

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...

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21 Days of Rain: K-9 Nosework is a MUST for Busy Dogs

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...

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Holiday Stockings: Last Minute Ideas

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...

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Beyond Squeaky Toys: A Review & Quick Tips

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...

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My Dog’s Yelp Review: Our Trip on Mt. Hood

My Dog’s 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...

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A recipe for not getting bit by my old doxie during the holidays!

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...

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Well You Must Not Know My Dog! Life With a Reactive Dog

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...

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K-9 Nosework Classes: with Sherm and Walter

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...

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Life in Portland, A Good Choice: Vacation Tips for Dog Parents

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...

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Old Dog Sanctuary: How Deep Is Your Love

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...

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