The humans aren’t gushing over Rocky like they used to do—Rocky normally had a kinda look that made humans smile, lucky son of a gun. That’s not the case anymore. Almost overnight, he turned from […]
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What to Do if Your Pooch has PTSD…
Whether or not it has an official diagnosis, doesn’t mean you can’t observe tell-tale negative fallout from trauma in your dog—peeing from fear, jacked-up startle responses that don’t jive with the context, new aggression, lack of eating or other signs of depression, fear or anger, could all be indicative of an issue. Maybe like Ginger, your dog has fully recovered physically from a trauma, but they aren’t interested in playing anymore.
7 Tips to Keep Your Dog Waggin’ While on a Budget
Holiday meals. Entertaining. Gift purchases. Donations to charities. Buying trees and decorations. Getting the right outfit. The right hair. The right manicure, if that’s your thing. Even the tax bill. The holidays are “ruff” on […]
Baby It’s Cold Outside—Winterizing Tips for Dog Owners
The dew on the grass was white again this morning, so I guess I can’t call it dew anymore. A few weeks ago, Pat started wearing a headlamp on our walks before work. We walk […]
Top 5 Signs of Canine Cancer
The big C. It’s a scary diagnosis. But you know what? It’s only scary for you humans. We waggers aren’t scared of cancer at all. Sure, maybe we’re uncomfortable. Maybe we’re in downright pain. Or, […]
7 Strategies If Your Dog Goes Cray Cray When Your Gone
My pet sitter Sally made a mistake by taking Tempest on without the proper vetting in terms of a meet and greet beforehand like she usually does with new dog clients. Tempest’s humans were in […]
3 Things to Do if your Dog Eats Pot…
Here is a simple rule, if you have a dog. Don’t leave your pot out. Ever. The effects on us waggers are much stronger than they are on you. According to a report by NPR […]
Is Your Dog a Ghost Buster?
Halloween can be devilishly fun. Ghouls and goblins traipse door-to-door amidst Disney princesses and Star Wars storm troupers. All that trick-or-treating and apple bobbing and jack-o-lantern carving and roasted-pumpkin-seed eating—What a hoot! Did you ever […]
Dogzheimer’s—When Your Dog’s New Trick Ain’t Comin’ Easy
Flea’s an old dude—98 dog-years old—but I didn’t know he could forget me. I mean I’m pretty unforgettable, after all. We sniffed each others bum to say hello, like always on our play date, and […]
