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What’s Wrong with “It’s OK, He’s Friendly”
We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a peaceful walk with your dog when a neighbor or a stranger approaches, their dog straining at the end of the leash. Before you can even assess the situation, they shout those four famous words: "It’s okay, he’s friendly!" While...
Why “I’m a Dog Lover” is the One Phrase You Need to Stop Saying (And What to Do Instead)
If you’ve spent any time in the dog world, you’ve heard it. Perhaps you’ve even said it. You see a dog on the street—maybe a fluffy puppy or a nervous-looking rescue—and as you reach out your hand, you utter the ultimate disclaimer: “It’s okay, I’m a dog lover!” On...
Be Your Dog’s Advocate at the Vet
Beyond the Band-Aid: Why Your Dog Needs an Advocate (Not Just an Appointment) We’ve all been there. You walk into the vet’s office with a 14-year-old companion—a dog who has been by your side through a decade of quirks, health scares, and "mystery" bumps—hoping for a...
How to Help Your Nervous Dog Meet House Guests
Most dogs bark when the doorbell rings. Ideally, once the guest walks in and says hi, all the excitement stops. However, this isn’t always the case. Some dogs remain fearful and nervous when strangers, or even familiar people, come over. These dogs might continuously...
How to Crate Train Your Sidekick
Some dogs love their crates without any training. Yea, they do exist! Both my dogs took to the crate no problem! But some dogs may need some help and some dogs may downright have severe anxieties about being confined. Here are my steps to creating a crate-loving...
To Crate or Not to Crate?
Are you pro-crate or anti-crate? Well, I’m pro-crate and I’m here to tell you why. The most common argument I hear against the crate is all about the pet parent: “I feel bad for confining him all day.” I get it, but there are so many other safety reasons and...
Back to School Puppy Blues
With the calendar rolling over into August, it’s time to get the human children ready for school- get those school supplies, shop for that new wardrobe, and schedule the carpool! But what about our furry children? Surprisingly, back to school time can be a time of...
Beat the Heat: Summer Enrichment Activities
With these Texas temperatures, we have to get creative with how to stimulate our Sidekicks . A long walk outdoors may not be a safe option, so here are a few new ideas to try out! Bobbing for treats/fruit- If your dog is new to this activity, start off...
Heat Stroke- A Preventable Fatality
I know, the title is heavy. But this issue is important because a harmless midday walk can easily turn into a life or death situation in a matter of minutes. And it can all be prevented. As if getting our Sidekicks exercise wasn’t hard enough due...