Napa is a puker. He’s not a crapper, but he’s definitely a puker. When he was a pup, he’d puke all the time. The only things we really knew were that he puked up yellow stuff, and he didn’t like to eat. We told our first vet that Napa didn’t like to eat. She said, […]
Girl dogs names that tell the story of you and your dog Girl dogs names are usually chosen based on your own personality, or maybe even some of your own personal interests. I’m not a girl, but one day I’ll have a sister and her name will be Ruby. My name is Napa because my […]
Image source: By Emery_Way on Flickr As a miniature Goldendoodle, I have to say (with bias) that the goldendoodle is obviously the best medium sized dog. We’re hopelessly loyal, we love to play, we can outrun any dog that gets in our way, and in my case, every person who meets me says I’m the “happiest dog […]
Please don’t gross out on me when I tell you that the reason for Napa’s bad breath has less to do with his mouth and more to do with his uh.. over-active anal glads. Those things are the worst. Because when they’re.. uh.. over-acting, dogs just wanna lick away. And then they want to lick […]
A homemade dog food recipe using ground chicken, basil and broccoli that you can make ahead and double easily. Napa is a super picky eater. When the vet tells you that dogs will always eat eventually, that logic doesn’t apply to Mr. Napa. For that reason, we find the best course is to make food […]
The mouth of a canine is rumored to be sanitary, but are dog’s mouths cleaner than humans? Even with regular dental care, a dog still uses their mouth to clean their butt or to eat the contents of your bathroom trash bin. With all the nasty things dogs get into it’s no surprise that scientists […]
Have you ever leaned over to snuggle your pup, only to notice an unpleasant odor coming from their ears? Before you think about getting out the cotton swabs, you need to make sure you know how to clean dog ears safely. Most people rely on their groomer or vet because they know how to clean […]
Are you planning on taking a trip with your dog? Flying might seem like a good option, but sadly, not all airlines allow dogs on airplanes. Always do research before booking a flight because even airlines that do allow dogs on airplanes have significant restrictions. It helps to create a checklist to ensure you don’t […]
Anyone who considers their furry counterparts members of their family may prefer human names for dogs instead of conventional pseudonyms such as Fluffy, Scruffy or Patch. Even though the personification of pets is a controversial subject for some, Rover’s 2017 Dog Name Study found that 44% of owners prefer human names for dogs. In fact, […]
Trust me when I say that humans need dog training commands more than dogs do. You may think that is an absurd declaration, but it’s true. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or a seasoned pet parent, no one is perfect. It’s not always easy to teach basic dog training commands, but training can keep […]
