Memorial Day – Remembering Our Canine Heroes

Memorial day is a time to thank all military personnel past and present for their sacrifices. However, there are some heroes who get little or no recognition. These unsung heroes save lives, help protect our borders, and fight crime every day without asking for anything in return. They locate bombs, find drugs, take down criminals, [...]

Teach Your Dog to Swim

With summer just around the corner swimming is a great way to exercise your dog without having to worry about the dangers of overheating. However, I have had several people tell me they wish their dog would swim like Sadie and Rusty do. Well, I have to tell you, Sadie and Rusty did not just [...]

Dog Backpacks

Does your dog seem to have an endless amount of energy? Do you find that after taking your dog for a long walk he still seems to have just as much energy as when you left the house? You may want to try a dog backpack. Whenever I walk Rusty on a leash, I often [...]

Fat Dogs

Do you have a pudgy pooch? Do you have to carry your dog when going for a walk? Does your dog have a hard time breathing going from one room in the house to another? Are you questioning if your dog has bones? If you answered yes to any of the previous statements then you [...]

Secrets to Dog Training

Secrets to Dog Training (formerly named SitStayFetch) has been revamped and was officially launched on February 2, 2009. SitStayFetch has been the top selling dog training course for over four years, and it has been bought by over 217,000 dog owners world-wide. Having taken a close look at it, I understand why it has outsold [...]

Scuba Diving Dog

Merlin, a black lab, enjoys diving for rocks. While I do not recommend dogs chewing or biting on rocks because it is hard on their teeth, I had to video Merlin. Merlin dives into the water where all you can see at times is his tail.

Dog Grooming – Brushing Your Dog

If you knew of a way to improve you and your dog’s lives in just five minutes a day would you do it? Well, you should. Just spending five minutes a day grooming your dog you can reduce the amount of matted hair your dog will have, improve your relationship with your dog, and create [...]

Mutter’s Day Stroll

Every year the Butte Humane Society puts on The Mutter’s Day Stroll. This year I participated by walking with Rusty, my husband Chris walked Sadie. We adopted both Sadie and Rusty from the Butte Humane Society and are strong advocates of rescuing dog’s from humane societies, rescues, etc. One of the best things about participating [...]

Dog Food Storage Containers

Are you tired of ripped bags, spilled food and stale kibble. Finding a good way to keep your bag of dog food from becoming stale can be a difficult task. One of the first things to look for when shopping for a food storage container, is a sound sealing lid. Air is the enemy of [...]

Arthritis in Dogs

Arthritis is one of the most common afflictions for dogs; it affects one in five dogs in the United States. Arthritis is a debilitating condition which causes inflammation and pain in a dog’s joints, and usually affects elbows, hips, shoulders, back and neck. It can affect one or more joints and can be present in [...]