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?
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’
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
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
When we first adopted Lucy, we assumed she was a Jack Russell. That’s how the shelter identified her, and based on how she looked, there was no reason to think otherwise — she has the classic white, wiry coat with brown patches over her eyes. So we brought her home and told everyone we knew… Continue reading Dog DNA Tests: Are They Worth It?
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
