Affiliate Links The Rock Girl Welcome back for Part Two of Sophie’s case study with Allison Hayes, The Rock Girl. Does the healing energy of stones really exist? And, can it help Sophie’s anxiety? We’re about to find out. When we last left Sophie, she was on her back (like she often is…oh jeez, that sounded terrible!), and Allison was reading her energy to see if she found anything out of alignment that could be contributing to Sophie’s anxiety. Allison felt heat around Sophie’s heart chakra, and she determined that there… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Allison Hayes;The Rock Girl “It is my belief that Life is a wondrous journey of living, loving, learning and spiritual evolution, and I am fiercely committed to honoring the Divine that dwells within us all.” Allison Hayes, “The Rock Girl” Everything is made of energy.  The desk I’m writing on, the computer I’m using. You. Me. Our pets. I can actually feel it sometimes, when I hold my palm still, next to my body and feel it start to heat up. Has that happened to you, too? So it… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Creative Director, Noah Happy, humble, heart wear! The doggy designs coming out of Luna Blue Hawaii are fresh, fun and fashionable. They caught my eye walking the Global Pet Expo aisles, and I knew then, that I wanted to share them with you! Luna Blue creations reflect a strong connection to its Hawaiian culture.  The bold print patterns, the vibrant colors, even the names of its collections; all have meaning and embody the richness of Hawaiian history. The pieces I fell in love with at Global were… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Vicki Rae Thornephoto courtesy ofEarth Heart “I fell head over heels in love!” exclaimed Vicki Rae Thorne, founder, master herbalist and aromatherapist of Earth Heart, describing her introduction to essential oils. Thorne had suffered a car accident that left her with painful fibromyalgia. Her five year old son was on and off antibiotics for chronic ear infections and she was looking for a better way. An aromatherapy class presented itself and she took the plunge. That was 22 years ago and Vicki has never looked back. From… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Genius Dog Brainteasers for dogs…what’s that? Is it like Spot’s Sudoku? Is it a doggy crossword? Well, sort of. Nina Ottosson is the first lady of intelligent dog toys;  games and puzzles that challenge your pup’s brain. She has this philosophy: a dog has four legs and one brain. All five need exercise. I can tell you, when Sophie is bored, look out. There’s mischief lurking! So, I think there’s a lot to be said for stimulating a dog’s brain, as well as it’s body.

Nikki Moustaki &Her Dog Whether you live in a big or a small city, there are certain encounters our dogs will have that differ from the experience of country canines. From the time Sophie was 3 months old, she had to adjust to wailing sirens, hordes of pedestrians, and a bombardment of dogs and children of all sizes and shapes And, that was just on our walks! Apartment living is an adjustment, as is managing the social environment of parties, big department stores or doggy daycare our babies may be faced with. So, when I learned that… [Continue Reading]

  Evenings hanging in my Pupsaver Petite. Now, I can go everywhere with mom!   ** THIS POST WAS UPDATED ON DECEMBER 8, 2017 ** This is such an important topic, I’ve updated a 2014 post with fresh info. I am not an affiliate of Pupsaver; I’m a big fan of the product and the family who created it. Bark Bites for those on the go. The full scoop below. * Statistics show that driving with a dog unrestrained is dangerous and causes more accidents. In some states, it is illegal. * An unrestrained 10-pound dog in… [Continue Reading]

Everything’s gone extreme, from sports and vacations to the weather. So it’s no surprise that extreme dog grooming has become one of the newest trends gaining popularity around the world. There are competitions for it; runway shows celebrating it. When I see a dog who’s been sculpted or dyed, I can appreciate it as a piece of art, but I wonder if it bothers the pup or is unhealthy for it. So I decided to find out from the experts. I approached celebrity groomer, Jorge Bendersky, who judged the first modern creative grooming competition called “Creative Runway,”  and prominent emergency… [Continue Reading]