After a day of being lazy around the house, many dog parents have the same thought: “Let’s go to the dog park!” There's several reasons why the dog park is a godsend. If you’re like me and don’t have a backyard, they provide a luxurious amount of space for running around. They’re great spaces for socializing, both for your dog and yourself.… Continue reading Can You Take Your Dog to the Dog Park TOO Often?
Author: thedogmomlife
Our Experience with Fluoxetine, AKA ‘Prozac for Dogs’
One day, while picking up Lucy from daycare, the owner stepped over to talk to me. “She was really nervous today, kind of a wreck,” he said. “I think she’d really benefit from Prozac.” I was floored. Lucy has always been more of an anxious type, but I didn’t think it was anything beyond the… Continue reading Our Experience with Fluoxetine, AKA ‘Prozac for Dogs’
5 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Dog Moms (Or Yourself!)
Product posts may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links, you won’t pay a cent more, but we will receive a small commission, which helps support us. Mother’s Day is almost here, and you know what? I say dog moms qualify. Of course raising a dog is no way the same as… Continue reading 5 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Dog Moms (Or Yourself!)
A Letter from Your New Rescue Dog
Exciting news in my family: My parents are in the process of adopting a rescue dog from a local shelter. (I'm so excited for them!) After they were approved for adoption, they received a "letter" from their new pup. I wanted to share it with you because it's full of great advice for navigating the first… Continue reading A Letter from Your New Rescue Dog
6 Ways to Splurge on Your Dog with Your Tax Refund
Product posts may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links, you won’t pay a cent more, but we will receive a small commission, which helps support us. Sure, filing your taxes isn’t the most exciting thing in the world. But, like many people, I look forward to it for one reason: that… Continue reading 6 Ways to Splurge on Your Dog with Your Tax Refund
Best Deshedding Brush: Furminator vs. SleekEZ vs. ZoomGroom
Product posts may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links, you won’t pay a cent more, but we will receive a small commission, which helps support us. Having a dog has changed my life in countless ways. But by far, the biggest, most shocking, most hits-you-like-a-ton-of-bricks change has been...the hair. Oh my… Continue reading Best Deshedding Brush: Furminator vs. SleekEZ vs. ZoomGroom
The Cozy Cave: The Best Dog Bed EVER
Product posts may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links, you won’t pay a cent more, but we will receive a small commission, which helps support us. When we first adopted Lucy, one of my first concerns was getting her a dog bed. Truthfully, I didn’t put a lot of thought into… Continue reading The Cozy Cave: The Best Dog Bed EVER
3 Resolutions to Make You a Better Dog Mom in 2018
With 2018 in full swing, many of us are focusing on maintaining those resolutions we made. Maybe you’re at the gym working up a sweat or drinking more water, but if you’re like me, you’re looking for ways to be a better dog mom. Here are my three resolutions for 2018 — if any of… Continue reading 3 Resolutions to Make You a Better Dog Mom in 2018
13 Halloween Costumes for Dogs That’ll Get You ALL the Compliments
Halloween is just a few days away, and maybe you have your costume ready — but does your dog have one too? If not, don't fear! Here's our rundown of 13 of the coolest Halloween costumes, some of which you can ship to your door, and a few you can make yourself. 1. Wonder Woman… Continue reading 13 Halloween Costumes for Dogs That’ll Get You ALL the Compliments
6 Fall Activities To Do With Your Dog
Fall is just around the corner — and while I’m a bit sad summer is on its way out the door (where the heck did the time go?!), I gotta say I’m a little bit excited for fall. There’s nothing like the beautiful fall colors and the scent of spiced cider and pumpkin. And with… Continue reading 6 Fall Activities To Do With Your Dog