Tips for grooming at home

We’ve written recently about the expenses of owning a dog and possible ways to decrease those expenses. With tips for grooming at home, we’re sharing one of the best ways to save some dog dollars. Even if you groomed at home most of the time and just went...

Introducing a cat or kitten to your dog

There are dog people and there are cat people. Or at least, that’s the typical story, isn’t it? When in reality, those people are often the same people. Then there are the people who bring goats and chickens into the mix, but that’s another story....

Basic First Aid for Your Dog

It’s not a fun thing to think about, but no matter the age of your dog, things can happen. Unexpected things. Random things. And rather than be completely caught off guard, why not do some prep? When everything is great is the best time to think about basic...

Money saving tips for dog parents

We love them and they bring so much to our lives, from companionship to working and more. They also can be quite costly on a day to day, year to year basis. And there’s nothing wrong with looking for some ways to save a few dollars here and there. So we’re...

Things to know before you go hiking with your dog

For many, one of the great joys of having a dog in your life is their, well, portability. They not only are easy to take everywhere (for the most part and we know not all dogs are the same) but they also tend to love being included in all the activities from the...

Tips to pick a great dog sitter

Whether we’re planning a vacation or working long hours or are attending a special event, thinking about leaving our dogs behind really can be stressful. And then thinking about who to get to take care of them can be even more stressful! Do you trust your friend...

Keeping your senior dog happy and healthy

Your senior dog has been a faithful companion, and as they age, they deserve to be just as well cared for as when they were young and full of energy. You can improve your senior dog’s life with some easy modifications to their routines and your house. You can...

Best dogs, best clients

Best dogs, best clients. Sure, we might be a bit biased but we think we have the evidence to prove our point. We can’t do the work we love without clients, of course, but we really couldn’t do this work we love if we didn’t have the best clients. The...

Crate training is a good idea

New dog owners can sometimes resist crate training, thinking it’s a bit cruel, locking their dog up at night or when they’re not at home. Or they want the dog with them all the time and see no need. But crate training is a good idea, whether you think you...

Common items that are dangerous for your dog

Recently we wrote about human foods that are toxic to your dog, and we promised to get back to sharing common items that are dangerous for your dog. Again, we don’t do this to create fear or anxiety but to keep everyone informed. Knowledge is power, after all....