The Dog Blog

Many of us think of New Year's Resolutions the same way our dog might think of visiting the vet for a round of yearly vaccination boosters - an unpleasant ritual that results in hiding, whimpering, and way too many cookies. But they don't have to be completely unpleasant - the resolution part, anyway. Regardless of your personal feelings about exercising and eating more broccoli, having dog-themed resolutions can actually make life a little more fun. 1. More Exercise - Yes, I realize that I am beginning with an obnoxious one. "Exercise" in this case does not involve going to CrossFit and having...

It is difficult enough to keep your human self in moderate fitness during the winter. Holiday baked goods, cold weather, and icy roads are enough to keep us indoors. Besides, what are ugly Christmas sweaters for if not to cover up our New Year muffin tops?             Joking aside, it is important to maintain fitness for both ourselves and our pets during the cold months. Whether you love or revile New Year’s resolutions, make a plan to make sure that you and the fur balls living with you get plenty of exercise. Walking – Going on a morning walk is...

Those of us who spend our scarce free time watching adorable dog videos know the scene: a usually young human is led (eyes closed) into a room by another human where a large box awaits. When the first human is told to open their eyes, there is a pause, then some confusion, and finally a command: "Open it!" The person takes the lid off the box where a lovely puppy has been patiently sitting. Tears and squeals follow: dog and human fall in love immediately. Nobody appreciates a good dog love story more than I do, but let's be real. Surprising...

Whether you're hosting a sophisticated evening with co-workers or having friends over for a fun ugly-sweater party, you have to plan. As a pet-parent, part of the plan has to include what to do with your dogs when guest start arriving. Most of your friends will probably be used to your dogs, if you have people over on a regular basis. However if you don't often host more than a few people, the situation could get stressful for your dog - and in turn some of your guests. When planning a get-together, consider the following: Will people have to ring...