First off I have to admit that I am not the best pet parent in the world, my grooming bag did not contain a dog toothbrush. Luckily Riley and Katie have eaten raw diets most of their lives and we have very little if any plaque build up on their teeth. But for Trixie … [Read more...] about Emmi-Pet Ultrasonic Dog Toothbrush
Health & Fitness
Puppy Training and Attention Skills
Having a puppy is one of the greatest things, until the moment you realize that you actually need to raise the puppy to be a well-behaved adult dog. One of the most important skills your puppy can learn, and one of the easiest to teach is an attention or focus skill. Items … [Read more...] about Puppy Training and Attention Skills
Shih Tzu Grooming in the Winter, Let it Grow
If you are like me, and a lot of other Shih Tzu owners, then you probably keep your Tzus in a short puppy cut most of the year, because as you know Shih Tzu grooming can be a daunting task. And if you don't show your dog it's a labor of love most of us don't want to take! (lol) … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Grooming in the Winter, Let it Grow
Shih Tzu Diabetes
Last year I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I started wondering about my Shih Tzus and their health. Would I know the signs and symptoms of diabetes in dogs if it were to take hold of my girls? So I set out to find out what I needed to look out for and how I can prevent … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Diabetes
Using Your Happy Voice
Are you aware of how you sound when you are training your dog? The reason I ask is that this summer at a dog blogging event I witnessed a fellow blogger scolding her dog for behavior that was a little unruly. And it made me wonder, ' If she is treating her dog this way in public, … [Read more...] about Using Your Happy Voice