How I Picked My Dog’s Food

How I Picked My Dog’s Food

As a pet professional I frequently get asked about what I feed my dog or for recommendations on pet food brands. Everyone has two things in mind when deciding on what food to purchase: quality of food and price. But not everyone knows what makes a quality food. When I...
Before You Get Your Puppy

Before You Get Your Puppy

So you’ve decided to get a puppy. Congratulations! You’re about to embark on the best and most fun 10-16 years, give or take a few. Let’s talk about some things to prepare you for the journey, especially if you’re a first-time puppy owner. Have you decided what kind...
‘Tis the Season for Puppies

‘Tis the Season for Puppies

It’s no coincidence puppy season falls at the beginning of the New Year. A lot of families get puppies as Christmas presents. Puppies are a lot of fun and may seem like a great gift for your significant other or kids, but there are many important things to consider...
How to Choose Your Dog Trainer

How to Choose Your Dog Trainer

Whether your dog training goals include basic obedience for your puppy or more intensive behavior modification for your adult dog, the trainer you choose is a huge and important decision. It can be hard to even admit you need help in the first place. Some people...
July 4th Safety

July 4th Safety

For some people, the scariest day of the year is Halloween. For others, it may be their birthday (one year closer to the grave – horrifying!!). But for a lot of dogs, the scariest day of the year is July 4th (or any other holiday with fireworks, like New Year’s Eve)....
6 Tips for a Better Walk

6 Tips for a Better Walk

I recently went to a dog-friendly farmer’s market in the Pearl Brewery district. There were so many different dogs there that it made my heart happy! Unfortunately, the other thing I saw there was a severe lack of communication from parent to pet. While the parent...