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Going away this summer and looking to board your dog? Start prepping now to ensure a smooth stay for your dog, your boarding provider and you! The first decision regarding your dog when planning a summer trip should be to consider what’s actually best for your dog. It’s nice to bring our dogs with us places, but make sure it’s really in their best interests. Are you going camping or on a road trip somewhere that might be very dog friendly? Then taking them with you could be f

Well, it’s definitely winter. If you’re living anywhere near me, you’re probably also experiencing this long, cold, deep freeze. I’m one of those people that gets cold when it’s 25 above zero and a slight breeze comes through, so I’m sure you can imagine exactly how much time I like to spend outdoors when it’s -30 with 8 hours of sunlight if we’re lucky. And short of the arctic and livestock guardian breeds, not too many dogs are keen to go outside in -30 either. Oh, the joys

It’s hard to believe dogs used to be fairly low maintenance. They ate what they got, slept where they laid down, and even drank tap water! The horror! However, now people are out there buying their dog’s “things” in an attempt to replace actual dog-centered training and enjoyment. A fancy vest and the world’s best treat pouch doesn’t improve your training ability or timing, and the cutest collar and leash combo has zero to do with how your dog walks. If you’re going to spend

The depth to which I dislike retractable leashes knows no bounds. It’s literally bottomless. This speech is much better listened to in person so I can wildly gesticulate at the same time, but feel free to let your imagination fill in the blanks. 1. They teach your dog to pull. While the tension is light, the dog learns to walk under a constant back pressure. They also learn that if they pull against this pressure they get rewarded by getting to go wherever they want. Pretty m