Keep your home in tip-top shape with a pet

Keeping your home clean and tidy can seem near impossible when you have both children and a pet, but fortunately, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might expect to preserve your property. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep your home in tip-top shape with a pet. Clean Their Feet …

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Is your dog comfortable as it can be at home?

As a pet parent, there’s nothing you want more than to keep your dog comfortable as it can be at home and make sure they’re content. Whether you’ve recently added to your family, or you have a senior dog, here are some tips to keep your furry friend happy.  Invest in a good quality bed …

Feeling a bit uncertain after bringing a dog into your life?

They say nothing worth having comes easy. And ain’t that the truth? Let’s take bringing a dog into your life. That’s a decision that’ll bring plenty of love and joy into your world. It’s something that you’ll be unlikely to regret on either a short- or long-term basis. However, that doesn’t mean that everything will …

What is animal communication?

As a canine massage therapist, I am very attuned to the dog I am working with. It’s a natural extension of touch to communicate without words. To understand, to give, and receive information, messages, and emotions. But when I’m not touching an animal, or even in the same room, state, country, or even dimension as …

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How Flower Essence remedies can help you and your dog

Flower Essences are gentle remedies made from the energy or vibration of a flower, plant, or tree. All living things have specific energetic qualities, just as each of us is unique. These remedies can help us heal a part of ourselves, generally an emotional aspect, so that we may live more fully and without limits.

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What dangers to your dog are lurking on the sidewalk?

Going for a walk is a simple pleasure, and one many of us dog parents engage in on a daily basis. You’d like to think all you have to worry about is keeping your eyes open for cars backing out of driveways, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Sidewalk dangers can be avoided, but …

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Understanding deafness in dogs

Is your dog deaf or losing his or her hearing? Deafness in dogs is more common than you may suspect. Hearing is not one of the essential sensory preceptors for dogs. If your dog is deaf or hard of hearing, there are a few things you can do to make life a little easier for …

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Judgment Free Zone: Your Pet Family Size

Has anyone ever criticized your pet family size or how many pets are in your home? This can go both ways; people can pass judgment if they feel you have too many, or too few pets. This is generally just a projection of what they feel is right for them. Everyone has their own ideals, and …

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Fear Free Veterinary Visits for your Dog

Does the concept of a fear-free veterinary visit sound too good to be true?’ Does the word “vet” cause your dog to cower and tremble? Well thankfully fear-free veterinary visits are a real thing! Well known veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker, created a certification program called Fear Free Pets. The program teaches veterinary and pet professionals, …

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If your Dog or Cat Outlives You

Have you ever worried about what would happen to your dog or cat if something happened to you? This is a serious consideration for many people, especially those who don’t have extended family or whose family would be unable or unwilling to care for a pet. There are some steps you can take to help ensure …

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Making Flower Crowns for Your Dog

Flower crowns are so easy to make and look super cute on your dog. I especially love them because I like to make matching things for me and my dog to wear. They also make a cute Halloween costume for your dog. Watch my YouTube video and I’ll walk you through the steps to make …

Dog Paw Burns and Hot Pavement Dangers

You might look at your phone to see what the air temperature is before you head out on a walk with your dog, but the air temperature is not a good indicator of surface temperature. What seems like a nice comfortable stroll, might actually be agonizing for your dog.   Sidewalks, asphalt, sand and dirt all …

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May I Pet Your Dog? – Preventing Dog Bites

“May I pet your dog”  – This simple phrase is important not only to teach children but to remember yourself.  All too often people approach dogs, who look so innocent, and just reach out and pet them without asking.  As a pet parent, you might have had this happen as your heart stops as a …