What are the latest controversial animal issues being discussed behind the scenes by pet industry experts? How could it affect your dog? Come on a journey of discovery with me and learn the most cutting-edged news on issues like BSL, animal cruelty, pet store bans and more. I’m sharing my conversation with Mike Bober, the new President and CEO of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), an organization whose mission covers everything involving legislation and regulation at the federal, state, county and local levels across the country, having anything to do with the sale of any species. Mike is the man to give us the inside scoop.… [Continue Reading]

  We choose adoption. But, what if you’re wondering how to find a good dog breeder? After reading Kim Kavin’s great book, The Dog Merchants, I realized the most important thing when you want to add a dog to your family, is that wherever he or she comes from, it’s a responsible place where your new dog or puppy was treated well, is happy and healthy. So, I was very interested to learn more about a new program called Canine Care Certified, created after three years of research at the Purdue University’s Center for Animal Welfare Science. What is it and… [Continue Reading]

Albie with his Itchy Dog & Charlie Dog products   Does your heart break and your frustration build when you watch your dog scratching and biting its skin and nothing seems to work? Mine did. Angry red patches, fur loss and extreme sensitivity are common dog skin problems leading to a very unhappy pup. I found a solution to my Albie’s skin sensitivity, and it’s the only one that’s actually worked. And, I’m going to share it with you, in the hopes it will help your baby, too! So, if you haven’t yet heard of pet skincare expert, Bobbi… [Continue Reading]

  My darling boy, Jasper   Are you someone who wonders “What is my dog doing?” when you’re not at home? There are many tech gadgets on the market now, for fitness tracking, with GPS systems, those to make sure a lost pet can be found. But, this one, the Hachiko Dog Well-Being Sensor & App is the cutest darn one I’ve seen! And, what’s better? It works really well. The timing of getting a sample of the Hachiko to test and review couldn’t have been better. My husband and I are doing more work out of the… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Does your dog shed so much you can make another dog with its hair?   Jasper is a big shedder. He leaves little black hairs like souvenirs wherever he’s been. It’s especially icky after he’s been rolling around my husband’s side of the bed in the morning and the white sheets are flecked with black. That’s why I got excited when my PR friend, Jo, sent us the very new earthbath® Shed Control™ shampoo and conditioner to test out. I was actually looking forward to bath day (well,… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Is your dog a licker? Do they lick lick their paws, arms, chest? I am constantly telling Sophie to stop. She’s not cleaning herself. Our vet has said maybe its an environmental allergy and that it’s a common thing she sees. Without extensive allergy testing, which is both expensive and an ordeal for the dog, it’s tough to pinpoint exactly what causes this. Sometimes, it’s almost like an OCD condition, and she’ll make her arms red. If this all sounds familiar to you, take heart. There’s something I found that really helped… [Continue Reading]

Did you know that a bacteria that can take your dog’s life is possibly lurking in your neighborhood?  Donald “Gerritt” Stulp didn’t know either. His tragic story prompted me to write this to help educate us. What is Canine Leptospirosis, who is at risk, what are the symptoms and what can we do? But first, Gracie Lou’s story. The Tragedy of Gracie Lou The beautiful Gracie Lou Photo credit: Gerritt S. It all started when I got an email from Gerritt. He’d been advised on Facebook to reach out to me for help in connecting with an… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links What’s puffy, soft and cute all over? No, not a fluffy puppy; it’s Puppy Bumpers®! These stylish and protective problem solvers keep dogs from squeezing through fences, between rails and under gates, so you never have to worry that Fifi or Fido will Houdini themselves out of your yard. And, they’re great now, as a summer pet safety product giving you peace of mind. Continue reading [Continue Reading]