Archive for the 'Health and Wellness ' Category
Choosing the Right Pet Foods: A Q&A with 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...
by Christy Caplan
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April 4, 2017 
3 Reasons to Pay Special Attention to Your Dog’s Paws in 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...
by Christy Caplan
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March 27, 2017 
Senior Bruiser’s Guide to Spring: A 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...
by Christy Caplan
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March 19, 2017 
What do Chewy and St. Patty’s Day Have in Common? Giveaway!
Walter takes this holiday very seriously! Bruiser has been waiting ALL winter long to try some St. Patty’s treats and gear. #Sponsored #ChewyInfluencer I lived in Chicago for most of my life and the best tradition was when they made...
by Christy Caplan
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March 15, 2017 
How To Make Time To Train Your 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...
by Christy Caplan
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March 7, 2017 
Benefits of 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...
by Christy Caplan
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February 27, 2017 
Senior Dogs Have My Heart: A 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...
by Christy Caplan
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February 21, 2017 
Darwin’s: We 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...
by Christy Caplan
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February 6, 2017 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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January 29, 2017 
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...
by Christy Caplan
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January 19, 2017 
