Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Fathers Day Dog gift giving Ideas

Sunday, June 9th is Fathers Day so I thought I’d write a post about what would be a good gift idea for that special dog dad.  As a dog owner, I love receiving dog related gifts.  Whether it’s treats, toys or doggy clothes for my little Ginger, I love it and am very appreciative.  Below are some ideas that I think would be great to give as presents for Father’s Day or any other occasion. If you.

Chewy’s April Surprise

Chewy's April Surprise

For the month of April, Chewy sent us Burt Bees’s Waterless Shampoo with Apple and Honey. The product came in a 10 ounce spray bottle and it claims to include some of nature’s finest ingredients. It’s also free of sulfates and colorants. This waterless shampoo is pH balanced for dogs and uses apple for its nourishing properties and honey to give fur a super shine. Some of the key benefits include Shampoo features apple and.

Pet Travel Safety

Pet Travel Safety

As a sitter, I am sometimes asked if I can pick up a dog at their home or drop them off.  It’s one of the options that I offer and love to do.  However, here in  New Jersey, all dogs must be harnessed in when travelling in a vehicle.  Driving with pets loose in the car is a violation of animal cruelty law. Drivers cited for failing to properly secure their pet can face a fine totaling.

How to Break up a Dog Fight

How to Break up a Dog Fight

It has been three years since I have been boarding dogs in my home.  Luckily I have not encountered a dog fight.  I own a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Ginger so she has come in contact with every dog I have boarded. The most important thing I do is schedule a meet and greet.  This allows me to first meet the dog and the owner.  During the session I see how the dog interacts.

Pet Suffocation Awareness

Pet Suffocation Awareness

Even though National Pet Suffocation Awareness Week isn’t until November 25th, I wanted to create a blog post to educate others of not only the dangers, but how easy it is for a pet to suffocate.  Just recently in the news, a dog suffocated after getting his head trapped in a snack bag. The owners stated that after returning from work.  They were surprised that their dog did not greet him at the door as usual. .

It’s National Puppy Day!

It's National Puppy Day!

Today, March 23 is National Puppy Day! It was founded in 2006 by author Colleen Paige, and adopted by other groups and organizations since. The idea is to create awareness in the important need of adoption, and on the abuses found in puppy mills.  Below are some ways to celebrate, thanks to nationalpuppyday.com Adopt a puppy from your local shelter, rescue or pure breed rescue organization. If at the present time you cannot adopt, donate.

National Poison Prevention Week

Yesterday was the start of Poison Prevention Week which runs from March 18th to the 24th.  This week creates awareness on the dangers that everyday products can have on your pet.  Awareness needs to be created so that pet owners can fully understand and prevent poisoning emergencies. Below are a list of the most popular toxic items that have affected pets. Essential oils have gained popularity and sadly, many people are not educated on their appropriate use. If.

Keeping Your Home Pet Hair Free

Keeping your home pet hair free

Although I have had an accumulation of pet hair since I’ve started boarding dogs, I’ve been battling this ever since I got Ginger.  If you have come across a Cavalier or have ever owned one, you know how much they shed. For some people this may be a deal breaker, but in my opinion, it’s a small sacrifice being that these guys are the cutest, most loving, adorable, heart-warming little love bugs that ever existed.   When.

Chewy’s March Surprise!

Canidae Bison Pumpkin treat and VetriScience Dog Multivitamins

For the month of March, I was interested in trying out two new items. First was the Canidae’s grain-free pure Bison & Pumpkin Chewy Dog Treats. I love Canidae and have found most of their treats to be excellent. I thought Bison and Pumpkin was an interesting combination. According to the company, these exotic treats have a soft-baked texture and each is just 26 calories, so they’re perfect for rewarding. These have been formulated for gentle digestion. They are.

Keeping your Dog Safe During a Power Outage

Keeping your Dog Safe During a Power Outage

Living in the Northeast the weather can be very unpredictable. So far this winter we have been hit with three major storms and we have a fourth one headed our way according to the forecast.   Many in New Jersey had already lost their power when the third one hit, so this is only going to delay the situation. When Super Storm Sandy hit we lost our power for about a week and let me.