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… [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… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links 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 [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 [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… [Continue Reading]

  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… [Continue Reading]

Does your dog exhibit food aggressive behavior or resource guarding? Many do, and it can be a very difficult issue to deal with. Sometimes, dogs will be food aggressive, but be ok with their toys. Either way, if we can fix it, that’s better. This week, dog training expert, Justin Silver, has tips about how to do it. We’re getting near the end of our 10-week training series, Tuesdays with Justin; Dog Training at Home. If there’s a burning issue you have that you’d like Justin to address, let us know! And, this is a #giveaway! Every week, we’re giving… [Continue Reading]

  My husband and I visited Los Angeles recently to see my daughter and one of the things we did, a ritual for Morgan (said daughter) and me is to walk Venice Beach. We love people watching, and Venice Beach has to be one of the best places to find interesting-looking people. It’s also so dog-friendly, that we met some very cool canines out that day. One pup and his human were hanging out on the beach. They looked so comfortable with each other, I thought it would be a great photo to share for this week’s 52 Snapshots of… [Continue Reading]