I used to think a dog bed was pretty much anything handy: a cushion, a quilt, the floor. I’ve known canines who would recline and even nod off on (or in) almost anything available. My friend had a 100-pound Rottweiler, whose napping nook of choice was the upstairs bathmat. I once knew a Toy Poodle who …
I consider myself a good dog mom — nay, a great dog mom — and yet there are times when I feel like I’m not doing the absolute best for my baby boy, specifically with my decision to feed Riggins store-bought kibble. I realize the last few of my Pet Parenting columns have revolved around food. What can …
I Feed My Dog Store-Bought Kibble, and I Feel So Guilty About It! Read More »
While there are many articles about what it looks like when kids and dogs are uncomfortable with one another (Doggone Safe is a great resource), we thought it would be fun to highlight some kids and dogs who are enjoying one another’s company! This first photo is great demonstration of a younger child walking appropriately with …
This Is What It Looks Like When Kids and Dogs Interact in the Right Ways Read More »
As I waited on a couch in a bicycle shop, Lucy, an affectionate Vizsla I hadn’t met before, molded her body to mine. Lucy’s unbridled affection was endearing; no amount of nearness was too much. This was new to me. After all, my German Shepherd views strangers with suspicion, not as potential cuddle buddies. And …
5 Dogs Who Were Bred for Love and Loyalty, but Not Necessarily Cuddling Read More »
