

Does Your Pet Need Gua Sha?
I am huge fan of facial gua sha—a form of facial massage using a smooth handheld tool, often made of rose quartz, jade or bian stone—to...


Chew Ideas For Teething Puppies
Providing a variety of different chews for your puppy is essential


Ouch! My Puppy Is Teething!
Unfortunately, puppies come equipped with teeth, and they are too young to understand when and how to use them.


How Murray Almost Got The Best of Us
Murray has taught me a lot about dogs. Until I met Murray I was under the impression that with a little guidance and socialization all dogs could find a calm, balanced place. But Murray isn't like any other dog I have ever met. He is one of the sweetest love bugs around, but he is different, and he is not easy to care for. Murray is a purebred Wheaton Terrier who has extreme noise sensitivity, moderate touch sensitivity, and no filter. He loves to play but has no idea how to


R.E.S.P.E.C.T, find out what it means to your dog.
Have you ever wondered if your dog respects you? Do you worry that your dog won’t respect you if..


My Dog Eats Poop Like It's Soft Serve
It's true. Well, not my dog, but one of the dogs that I care for . He doesn't seem to mind it but let's be real, it's suuuuper gross,...


Treat Training Tips For Dogs That Go Bonkers
Help! My dog gets too excited around treats! Are you up for using treats, but having problems because your dog loses his mind as soon as...


Dog Training Methods: Do They Matter?
You want to get the best possible training for your dog, but you don’t know where to start. There are so many options! Your friends,...


A Few Ways To Support Animal Shelters In Need
Of course, the best way to support an animal shelter is to make a shelter pet a new addition to your own family. But even if you choose...


Is Your Dog Buzz-Killing Your At-Home Workout?
Lets face it, at-home workouts are here to stay- for the next several months, or longer. If you are like most of my clients, your pup...


Let's Talk About Gut Microbiome
We are learning more and more about how gut health affects our overall health and wellness as humans, and the same is true for our pets....


Pack Dog Walks Are A Booming Business, But Is It The Right Choice For Your Dog?
Since I started caring for dogs in 2009, the dog walking business has boomed. In the last five years especially, everywhere you look you...


Sure, Positive Reinforcement Works For Some Things, But...
As it turns out, you don’t have to use harsh methods if your dog is large, or strong – or even if the behavior is scary and dangerous.


Myths Of A Shelter Dog
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month! Pet adoption rates have soared this year, a small upside of the coronavirus pandemic


Air-Purifying, Pet-Friendly House Plants
Unfortunately there are many house plants that can be toxic to our pets.


Setting Puppies up for Success with The Power of Choice
It’s exciting and fun to live with a puppy—but it can also be a lot of work. Puppies aren’t born understanding human rules.


COVID 19, Your Dog, and Buddy the German Shepherd
For some, the vulnerability of a pet raises more concern about how to protect our families— including our pets —from COVID.


Simple Beach Safety Tips
Summer is the time for sun, surf and sand. Nothing screams freedom and fun more than the site of a dog living it's best life frolicking ..


How I Took A Chance
I was 33 and I had hit the wall. I was struggling with mystifying widespread chronic pain and fatigue as well as panic attacks..


How To Be Mindful While Walking Your Dog
For your dog, a walk isn't only an opportunity for physical exercise and a potty break, It's also a time for cognitive enrichment and a...


What's The Scoop On Biodegradable Poop Bags?
Caring for over 20 dogs per day for more than a decade, I have gone through ALOT of poop bags. If you are like me, you see something ..
