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Snuffle Mat: Time to Hunt

Snuffle Mat: Time to Hunt

I didn’t even have time to put the mat on the floor before Walter jumped onto the chair to start hunting! Good grief! Training tools is the theme for this week’s Positive Training hop. I’m focusing on training “calm” behavior...

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Does Your Dog Point? Wordless Wednesday

Does Your 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!

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Resource Guarding Tips: Use High Reward Treats (Jerky!)

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...

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Wordless Wednesday: Change a Pet’s Life Day

Wordless Wednesday: Change a Pet’s 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...

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Top Five Reasons Crate Training Works For Us

Top Five Reasons Crate Training Works For Us

What! I love my crate! Top Five Reasons Why Crate Training is Essential:  I was inspired to write this because today the handyman came over to help me fix our upstairs toilet. All three dogs typically get crated behind a...

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Wordless Wednesday: Tire Chains Required This Winter

Wordless Wednesday: Tire Chains Required This Winter

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...

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The Trench Coat: Winter Is Here To Stay

The Trench Coat: Winter Is Here To Stay

Trench Coat: SAVING Shermie this winter My Life With Dogs PDX received the Trench Coat for an honest review.  We did not receive monetary compensation to review/promote this product.  We only accept products that we use ourselves, believe our readers...

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2017 Pet Blogger Challenge: Bare All…Again

2017 Pet Blogger Challenge: Bare All…Again

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...

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Wordless Wednesday: Happy New Year!

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...

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Pet Insurance: Why You Need It

Pet Insurance: Why You Need It

This is a New Year’s Resolutions post – I highly recommend pet insurance for anyone that lives with companion animals. Put this on your list for 2017. Why is this important? If you live with an animal, health and wellness...

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