Looking for a way to reduce your carbon footprint as a dog owner? Why not try these compostable and 100% organic bags? They are strong and sustainable. Read more about Sir Waggington’s Poop Bags in our review below. About Sir Waggington’s: Sir Waggington’s is a company based out of Canada that is looking to reduce … Read more
Sustainable products are all the rage, but it can be difficult to know which products are actually good for the planet and good for your dog. Jiminys is a company that really wants to start a food revolution with their cricket based treats. Read on to learn more about this company and why their treats … Read more
Several years ago, I wrote an article called “What to Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Like Puppies.” At the time, I worked at an animal shelter and I’d fostered a young puppy for a night. To my horror, my angelic border collie despised the puppy. Fast forward a few years, and I’m bringing home a … Read more
Canine conservationists rejoice: we’ve collected our favorite eco-friendly products to feature for our holiday guide. While the best eco-friendly gifts are going to be reused or recycled, you can still feel good buying new from these companies. Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our reviews and recommendations … Read more
Kim Brophey makes a return to talk about dominance from an ethological lens with Kayla. Don’t forget that for as little as $3/month you can submit questions to be answered on upcoming episodes on Patreon. Mentioned in this episode: Kim’s business Ethology course at Wolf Park Robert Sapolsky’s books Behave and A Primate’s Memoir Warren … Read more
Ursa and Kayla chat about surviving the holidays with your dog. Mentioned in this episode: Mat training Leave it or a positive interrupter Enrichment toys Management with crates, gates, tethers, doors, and tie-outs Giving your dog breaks Advocating for your dog Exercise beforehand Giving your dog calming supplements or even medication
I live in cold places: from northern Wisconsin to the mountains of Colorado to (currently) the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. Barley and I regularly stand shivering at the startlines of a skijoring race in 0*F weather (-17.8*C). Barley has waited patiently while I ice-climb above him and curled in the crook of my knee for … Read more
Canine conservationists rejoice: we’ve collected our favorite eco-friendly products to feature for our holiday guide. While the best eco-friendly gifts are going to be reused or recycled, you can still feel good buying new from these companies. Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our reviews and recommendations … Read more
If your dog or a dog you know suffers from anxiety, these are the best gifts to choose from. Not only will humans be happy that their dog can calm down a bit, the dog will be much happier, too! Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our … Read more
Shopping for your canine companion is often easier and more fun than shopping for human family members (or is it just me?). Here are some of our favorite gifts for dog lovers and their dogs. Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our reviews and recommendations are still … Read more