How to Get That Funky Dog Smell Out of Blankets
No matter how many times I washed my dog blankets, they always came out of the dryer smelling like—well—dog. One time, I used the two-hour long “Sanitize” wash, followed by…
Why Do Chihuahuas Like to Steal Socks?
It is 15 minutes after dinner time, and Sandy has started to whine loudly. She roots through this bed, sifts through that bed, and occasionally comes over to throw herself…
How Often Should You Trim Your Dog’s Nails?
Tldr; Every two weeks is a good estimate for most dogs. Weekly is best for shortening quicks. We have gone over nail care a lot on our blog. This is…
Best Winter Gear for Chihuahuas
It’s winter here in the Pacific Northwest, and that means lots of ice and snow. My dogs like to go on walks ordinarily, but these days everyone mysteriously disappears if…
Warning: Snow Globes Could Pose Deadly Threat To Dogs
When Caroline Osbourn put her beloved pets, a 17-week-old labrador named Milo and a 7-year-old French Bulldog named Lexi in the kitchen, it was to protect them. Caroline had recently…
Breaking Down Muzzle Stigma with Social Media Celebrity Duo Kaylah and Stanley
If you’ve ever needed a muzzle for your pet, you know about the stigma surrounding them. People associate muzzles with “bad” dogs, and not fearful, reactive, or just plain greedy…
Review of This Is A Book For People Who Love Dogs
After my initial library challenge, I continued to stop by our local library to look for new books. Sometimes they get new books, and some of the dog books were…
How to Escape the House Without Your Chihuahua (humor)
According to Stanley Coren, one way to figure out your dog’s intelligence level is to start getting ready for a walk and see when your dog notices. Although he ranks…
Do Dogs Know That They Will Die
It was October of ’23, and Rocco was refusing his medication again. At almost 14 years of age and in congestive heart failure, it wasn’t too unusual that he was…
