Archive for the 'Thoughts on Life with Dogs ' Category
Zombie Apocalypse with Hounds: Tips for Survival
In celebration of the return of the Walking Dead – which we are HUGE fans of, please enjoy these Tips for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse with your hounds: #TWD #1 Determine Your Weapon of Choice Not everyone prefers the same weapon. Whether...
by Christy Caplan
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March 13, 2016 
Did You Feed the Dog? A Solution to Obesity
Don’t overfeed your dog because of miscommunication. Many dog parents – even loving, informed ones – ignore or are in denial about their pet’s weight issues. But it’s a huge issue: according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated...
by Christy Caplan
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March 8, 2016 
Recall: Practice Makes Perfect
Walter on his long lead and ready to train! Tips for how to begin recall training! This is a work in progress with Walter (three years old). Shermie (eight years old) and Bruiser (12 years old) have decent recall but...
by Christy Caplan
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March 7, 2016 
Leashpod: Pick Up Your Poop with Dignity
Spending on pets in the United States continues to grow, according to the American Pet Products Association, with 2015 U.S. spending – at $60.59 billion – up 4.4 percent from the previous year. So it’s no surprise, we’re seeing a...
by Christy Caplan
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March 1, 2016 
Sunny Wordless Wednesday
Sign up for more posts! Ongoing series on Poison Prevention and Health & Wellness topics in March. This is part of the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!
by Christy Caplan
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February 24, 2016 
Book Review: A Trifecta of Stellar Dog Novels
*Bruiser helped with the review of these three books… These are the three novels I devoured over the past few months: What The Dog Knows by Cat Warren -It’s not just because I’m into Nosework that I’m recommending this book to...
by Christy Caplan
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February 21, 2016 
Skin and Coat Care: A Shampoo Recommendation
How to Care For Your Dog’s Coat: A Shampoo Review Do you have a dog with dry or flaky skin? Are you struggling with just finding a good shampoo with natural ingredients? I found one that I really like. As...
by Christy Caplan
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February 11, 2016 
A List of Things I Would Never Tell You
Seven Dirty Secrets About My Life With Dogs- I worry about Bruiser, he’s getting older and we talk about how he feels each morning on our walks. Then I let this go for the rest of the day. Then I...
by Christy Caplan
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February 10, 2016 
I Believe… Animals Bring Happiness
“Living with Animals to Heal” is the theme for this post! I believe that animals provide support for people with depression, someone battling an illness or an elder finding themselves alone for the first time in their lives. I live...
by Christy Caplan
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February 7, 2016 
My TRUE Love: Puts Up With Three Hounds
Early V-Day post! My true love…Is this from the Princess Bride? Didn’t true love save her from the fire swamp? Perhaps? The Princess Bride is my favorite modern tale (or tail in this case) about love. I think in order...
by Christy Caplan
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January 27, 2016 
