All dogs need fresh air and exercise on a regular basis, although some spend more time outside than others. If your dog enjoys running around or relaxing in your yard, make sure that she’s as safe as possible in a dog proof backyard. Your backyard might seem like a harmless environment, but there are certain […]
Napa has been easy to crate-train, thank goodness. The one thing our vet said to do, that would help us in the long term, is crate training. It’s really been a life-saver, because once he was used to, he’d go into a zen-like state every time we needed to put in him. He’s now like, […]
Napa gets dirty easy. He’s a muslin white color, but he’s still white. A day at the dog park typically means a day in the shower. Every dog gets dirty. It’s a fact of life. I like to think that if my dog isn’t dirty then he hasn’t been having any fun. So how often […]
There is nothing funnier than seeing dogs watching TV. I wonder what they think about? Sometimes you even catch a dog sitting on the couch like a human. It’s just too funny. Does your dog like to watch TV? If so, tell us your funniest dog TV stories. Bonus points for sharing a video of […]
All dogs deserve to be happy. They’re our loyal companions, our friends and very often, our activity partners. Sometimes life gets in the way and we forget the needs of our furry buddies. Below are 3 ways to keep your dog happy. Oh, and you’ll start feeling great too! 1. Get Into a Positive Routine […]
It’s Napa’s first birthday this week! With that in mind, we started looking for some good dog birthday cake recipes! Making a dog birthday cake has become a popular food item over the past couple years. It’s not really a big surprise. Dogs are a part of our family, of course we want to celebrate […]
Since we have to board Napa once in a while when we’re away on business, we have to keep him up to date on his kennel cough vaccination. He’s never caught the disease so far (although he HAS gotten influenza from doggy daycare), but the insistence on getting the shot had me curious as to […]
When you are blessed with a pregnant Labrador ensure that you take proper care. Many neglect this and as a result lose the pups or at times the mother. This is a delicate period for your Labrador and it needs your love, support and most importantly your care. Here are a few tips to take […]
The health benefits of owning a dog include reducing allergies in young kids, increased exercise, lowered blood pressure and more… To many, owning a pet is simply about having companionship or for the feeling one gets when they have a living thing that depends on them for their happiness and well being. But, having a […]
Like us humans, there are going to be times when your dog is going to have a medical emergency. These emergencies, as the name states, are going to have to be solved immediately. Failing to treat or get your dog help can result in some traumatic consequences. They can also be pretty costly. Do you […]