• Fall Dog Trail Gear Necessities

    Fall Dog Trail Gear Necessities

    It’s the perfect time to dive into the woods… and an even better time to bring your dog! If you’re new to taking your dog on the trail, there are a few items you’ll need to bring to ensure their safety. And maybe a few more for their simple comfort.

  • 3 Best Trail Harnesses for Small Dogs

    3 Best Trail Harnesses for Small Dogs

    I love a good hike. I love my dog. Combine the two and I could climb mountains… Literally. Hiking isn’t just good for you. Taking your dog out on the trail provides them with a beautiful source of enrichment. You may have heard the numbers on sniffing—twenty minutes of sniffing equates to an hour’s walk!…

  • How to Pick The Perfect Dog Harness

    How to Pick The Perfect Dog Harness

    There are more types of harnesses than I can count on one hand—and more brands than I could count on two hands. How do you pick the perfect one for your perfect pup? Trial and error can get costly… But I can help you narrow down types of perfect harnesses for your dog.

  • Everything New Dog Parents Need to Know: Dog Hygiene

    Everything New Dog Parents Need to Know: Dog Hygiene

    Fur Maintenance | Dogs Require Regular Brushing || Your dog’s fur routine depends on its coat. Double-coated dogs require more frequent care—long coats should be brushed daily to avoid matting. Short fur is more forgiving and can be brushed at least once a week. When brushing long-haired dogs, take care to get down to their…

  • How to Stop a Cat from Counter-Hopping

    How to Stop a Cat from Counter-Hopping

    So. You prepare your cat’s food on the counter. You might even feed them on the counter if you have a particularly hungry dog (or a curious baby, nom nom). No harm, no foul, right? Right… Until you’ve got a cat that tears through your bread bag when you’re putting away veggies. Or knocks over…

  • Chihuahua Types: From Head to Tail

    Chihuahua Types: From Head to Tail

    Chihuahua Head Types Chihuahuas fall into two head shapes: apple head and deer head. You may also see “deer-faced Chihuahuas” in reference to the latter. Once you learn about these classifications,  you won’t pass another one of the toy breed without noticing their beautiful differences. Apple Head Functioning as the breed standard, apple-head Chihuahuas have…

  • 5 Cat Toy Must-Haves That Cost $30 or Less

    5 Cat Toy Must-Haves That Cost $30 or Less

    Treat your cat with wallet-friendly toys… they won’t know the difference, we promise. Tunnels Cats must indulge in their natural instincts—they love running, climbing, clawing, hiding, pouncing… anything they can do to practice their hunting skills. That’s a cat’s version of fun. And, hey, it’s pretty fun to watch them do it, too. Tunnels offer…

  • Why are Chihuahuas Aggressive? Is It Our Fault?

    Why are Chihuahuas Aggressive? Is It Our Fault?

    Chihuahuas are not naturally aggressive. But when they are, it’s often our fault. While a toy breed, they’re like any other larger dog—they need socialization and training. They can be territorial and vocal sometimes, but they aren’t incapable of being well-behaved and well-trained dogs. Take it from me: I’ve trained every Chihuahua my family’s ever…

  • New Pet Parent Checklist 2023: Cat Edition

    New Pet Parent Checklist 2023: Cat Edition

    So you’ve decided you’re adopting a cat. Congrats! Great pick. Now, let’s get your home stocked and ready to receive your new feline friend, so you can focus on building a bond with them… and not running around trying to get everything sorted. If you’re new to pet parenting and in need of a Cat…

  • New Pet Parent Guide 2023 Cat Edition

    New Pet Parent Guide 2023 Cat Edition

    Bringing in a family member of the feline variety is more rewarding than you can fathom… and it requires a bit more work than expected. To make transitioning easy for your cat—and guide you in setting realistic expectations—we delve into the basics of cat ownership for new pet parents.  Before Bringing a Cat Home Research…