How did 10 weeks pass so quickly, but here we are! We’ve covered a lot of ground over the course of the Tuesdays with Justin; Dog Training at Home series. Justin gave us fixes for everything from reactivity to resource guarding; from self awareness to obsessive behaviors. For the final week, we both thought it a good idea to wrap everything up into one place we can refer to for how to train our dogs. I hope it’s helpful as a launch point before you tackle any problem.
This is also the last week of the giveaway, so if you want to win a copy of Justin’s awesome new book, The Language of Dogs, where he includes everything we’ve covered here and much more, then enter! It’s easy! See details below this post.
I’ve loved having Justin and his training partner, Dave Donnenfeld, guest post. Thank you both so much! We all hope Justin’s tips have been helpful to you and would welcome feedback, comments and suggestions of other topics that may be of interest when it comes to training. So, lay it on us; don’t be shy! 🙂 Here we go, with Week 10: The Wrap. Continue reading
Summer barbecuing, oh yes! Love a lightly blackened ear of corn, fresh off the grill and a sizzling piece of fish. It’s so yummy and fun to barbecue, it doesn’t seem fair not to include the whole family, ie: members of the furry kind. How do we make it safe and fun for them, too? I have some great summer barbecue ideas and products to make your family day a big success! Continue reading
With July 4th around the corner and summer in full swing, this is the season of stylish and fun dog bandanas. One of my favorite brands doing it well is Dog Fashion Spa, the luxury grooming and accessories company that doesn’t charge an arm and a paw to get in on the great products they offer. A brand new collection of bandanas has gotten my attention and I’m loving what I’ve seen. So natch, I have to share it with you! Discover these clever, cheeky accessories in great pops of summer color! CLICK on any picture to take you to a purchase page. Continue reading
This has been a sad week for me. On our way home from England, for my husband’s son’s wedding, we got news upon landing that my sweet 14-year-old kitty, Isabel, was gravely ill. It was sudden; she’d been fine the day before, when I spoke with the pet sitter. That morning, after we’d already taken off, she’d taken ill, was rushed to the vet and was in critical condition by the time I landed. Granted, she was a senior and did have intestinal lymphoma, which was being managed well for the last year and a half by an experimental drug called LTCI. But, the whirlwind of events upon learning the news to when we had to let her go was so quick, I had no time to emotionally process it. So, for this week’s 52 Snapshots of Life Photo Challenge, the theme is Father, but I’d like to celebrate Isabel. She was a beautiful, sweet and gentle soul. As of Wednesday, June 24th at 7:30pm, she joined the angels flying free in the universe. Continue reading
You’re a tall girl or guy, maybe a bit big-boned…why can’t you rock the fierce fashion you deserve? The answer is yes, you can! And, I’m going to give you some great, affordable large dog apparel options to look sharp and strut your summer fashion style for all under $40!
This is the season to keep cool and breezy. If we’re wearing any clothing, it’s light. So, let’s focus on accessories that shine and a pop of color summer tee that will turn heads. Continue reading
Welcome to Week 9 of our 10 week training course, Tuesdays with Justin; Dog Training at Home, tackling common training issues for dog parents. Justin is addressing the big bin of hard to explain behaviors some of us see in our pups and ways to fix them. Sophie is a paw licker. It sometimes drives me crazy, so I was interested to hear what Justin recommended. Let’s get right to it! Continue reading
Do you and your dog love adventure? Is a weekend camping trip one of your go-to things to do? Then Ruffwear, one of my fave brands, has the best dog bed for you! It’s called the Urban Sprawl and it’s durable enough for base camp and soft and good-looking enough for the home.
Outdoor adventure In the Overcast Blue
What’s really helpful about this plush bed is its two-sided mattress offers both a soft and firm sleeping option. Say your pup has a hard time getting in and out of bed (and its not because they’re lazy!). Maybe he’s a senior or beds that sink in just don’t work well for her. Then, the firmer side would be perfect. A dog who loves the snuggly feel of their bed might like the softer side. And, one side cools, while the other, heats.
The useful two-sided firm or soft sleeping surface
The Urban Sprawl has a clean, rugged look. It’s made from recycled polyester and microfiber, is completely washable and comes in two sizes and colors, Trailhead Brown and Overcast Blue. Sizes include the Medium at 28″ x 35″ and the Large at 36″ x 48″. And campers (or messy pooches), it’s waterproof; that recycled poly fabric base creates a moisture barrier. Nice!
Easy to transport
It’s durable, so it doesn’t lose its shape, even after years of nesting. Periodically, throw the mattress and cover into the machine and it comes out like new.
Indoor lounging in the Trailhead Brown
A modern, clean-lined, durable bed, with extra features for comfort and practicality. Sounds like a great option to me.
In addition to the great products Ruffwear offers, I love this company because it is conscious. Ruffwear recently join forces with Best Friends Animal Society in their mission to Save Them All, an adoption program to help reduce the number of animal deaths in American shelters, a conservative total that astonishingly equals 3-4 million a year. As part of their partnership, Ruffwear is providing funding, donating gear and introducing their fans to the active, beautiful, adoptable dogs at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah. Check out this awesome video:
Did you rescue your best friend? Tell me your story; you might see it on the site! #adoptdontshop
I remember when I saw this tank top. It was in a cool doggy store on a side street in Chelsea. It was created to recognize the London Olympics, which had come and gone, but I didn’t care. I thought it was the most awesome piece for my girl to rock. Snoopy fist-pumping wearing the gold, a British flag, that lone gold star…can you say punk? I thought this shot would be fitting for Week 25 of 52 Snapshots of Life photo challenge, because the theme is Flag. This was shot on 27th Street just outside FIT, one late spring day two years ago. Go, Sophie! You’re my Olympic champ (certainly in the swimming category…)! 🙂
Pet blogging friend and colleague, Christina Berry of The Lazy Pitbull, created this fun challenge. You don’t have to be a blogger to participate. Just snap or choose a pic you’ve taken that matches that week’s theme and post it on your social networks, with the hashtag #52Snapshots, so we can all follow along! For pet bloggers, this is a BlogHop, so hop on!
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