If you’re switching dog food brands, or even switching to a different food within the same line, it’s imperative you do it the right way. (Trust me, we learned the hard way.) The Wrong Way Lucy was on puppy food for just about a year, but after that, we wanted to follow the manufacturer recommendations… Continue reading Switching Dog Food: The Right and Wrong Way to Do It
So you’re adopting a puppy. Congratulations! You’re about to take home a small bundle of cuteness that loves you unconditionally. (And will immediately pee on everything.) If you’re anything like me, you’re excited mixed with nervous mixed with panicked mixed with overwhelmed. So let’s focus. Here are the essentials you need to get through your… Continue reading The Puppy Shopping List: Essentials for Your Few First Days
What is the Freedom No Pull Harness, and should I try it? We review the features and benefits. Let me start by saying that, without a doubt, harnesses are a great idea for dogs. They help you maintain control — and you in control means your dog is safer on walks — and, more importantly,… Continue reading Review: Freedom No Pull Harness
So you brought home a dog and you’re ready to train her. Where do you start? Luckily, the first step is the easiest: Pick your marker word. A marker word is the word you’ll use when your dog does something right — when she sits when you ask, when she comes when you call, you… Continue reading Training Your Dog? Why You Need a Marker Word
