RUNNING WITH A DOG THAT PULLS… AND EVERYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT RUNNING WITH DOGS I want to start off with a little disclaimer, I am not a runner, I am not a vet or a medical pro or a nutritionist or a trainer or anything other than a writer who has had … Read more
TEACH YOUR DOG TO COME WHEN CALLED I have been working with Cooper out in the yard. We were doing recall training–that is, working on getting him to come when called–and making a super fun game of it. It’s one of Cora’s most favorite games, she’s gotten good at it in the last year. Cooper, not so … Read more
HOW TO TEACH YOUR KIDS TO TAKE CARE OF PETS In the last article, I wrote about Speaking Dog and how they communicate with us. In an effort to continue helping the coolest dogs on the planet have a much more fulfilling life amongst us people, I thought it would be good to instill the good habits … Read more
CAN DOGS HAVE FISH OIL? Does a cat like fish? Recently, I had a conversation with my doc about vitamins. The only one, according to the doctor, that really mattered? Fish oil. I’m not convinced of that because I’m also not convinced we all eat a well-rounded enough diet. I give everyone in my family–human … Read more
WHO DO YOU TRUST FOR PET ADVICE ONLINE? Hello, friends! I’m coming to you today with a question. Or, more accurately, I’m coming to you today with a request for a discussion. Let me explain… I spend a ton of time researching things about dogs, answering questions about dogs, sharing information and suggestions for dogs, … Read more
HIKING WITH DOGS: WINTER SAFETY LOOKING AHEAD We love to get outside all year round, and we live in Indiana–it gets cold! and dark! and snowy! It is almost 90 degrees out at the time I am writing this so a winter storm might seem refreshing! Probably not so much if you hadn’t thought about … Read more
SUMMER HIKING TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG: You guys. Summer is full swing and will be drawing ot an end sooner than we expect. It happens so quickly!! Winter takes AGES. But summer? Gone in a flash. But, we still have a month or so! We love doing stuff outside all summer long… reading … Read more
Do you walk your dog or does Your dog walk you? GroomyDude has highlighted these products and services because we think readers will find them useful. We may earn a commission if you buy products through our links, but our recommendations are independent of any compensation that we may receive and it will not … Read more
I Love My Dogs! But, really, to say that I love my dogs would be an understatement. They bring so much joy to our family with their fun and excitement. They are one of the best things in my life, and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to keep them healthy and happy. Showing them how … Read more