I hear it quite often: “I’d love to get professional photos of my dog, but I don’t think it’s possible. He’s too hyper, too shy, fearful of strangers, doesn’t know basic commands, is afraid of cameras, never sits still…etc.” Everyone worries how their pup will perform during a photo session. It’s a common concern regardless …
New Puppy! Let’s Talk About Socialization
I recently got a puppy! His name is Blaze (Blaze Augustus—because all dogs need majestic names!) and he's an adorably fuzzy standard poodle. I've fostered a number of puppies in the past, but the youngest dog I've ever adopted was 6 months old. I'm a conscientious dog-mom and want to make my new friend be …
4th of July Safety Tips
Popping in to wish you and all of the 4-legged friends in your life a safe, fun and happy 4th of July. It feels so good to be out and about doing normal things again, doesn’t it? And while we humans may ooh and ahh over a colorful fireworks display, the fur-folks we share our …
Teach that bored dog a new trick!
Rainy days giving your dog the blues? Or, maybe that bored dog who can’t get outside to burn off some steam is giving you the blues? Here’s a quick tip to get their mind and body in motion. Tuck the pupster away in a closed room, then grab a handful…heck, grab two handfuls of yummy, …