If you know anything about me, you know my dogs are a huge part of my life. All of the activities I love to do, I try to find a way to take my dogs along. Living in LA, we have great weather and can spend a lot of our time outside, even in the …
How do I get my dog to stop nipping and biting me!
How do I get my dog to stop nipping and biting me! It starts as play. It’s what puppies do with each other. It’s what puppies do with just about everything they encounter. And some adult dogs still do it when they want you to play with them. Nipping and biting might seem cute and …
The first things to train a new puppy
Have a new puppy? Don’t miss these important tips and easy to follow videos on the first thing to teach your new pup.
9 items you need in your home for your pet emergency kit
Household items you need to have at home in case of an emergency with your pet I’ve posted before about how important it is to keep a pet emergency kit ready in case of a catastrophic event or a natural disaster. Growing up in California, I was never too far from the cycle of earthquakes, …
Indoor fetch with the iFetch, Maggie, and Rocky
In California, we can reach the mountains in the morning and the waves in the afternoon. I know, we’re lucky. But even without that kind of access to adventure, even if the weather is so bad you can’t leave the house, there are so many possibilities for fun activities with your pet. Maggie and I …
Teaching your dog to fetch
If your dog is a natural retriever, fetching might seem like the easiest thing in the world. Your dog does it without prompting and he’ll play fetch for hours (or days!) with you (or anyone). But fetching isn’t just a ‘natural’ game – it’s a skill that any dog can learn. To train this skill, …
Holiday gift ideas for pets and the people who love them!
The holidays are quickly approaching. Have you finished your shopping for everyone on your list – pets included? If you’re still looking for those last few must-haves, I got together with Maggie and Rossi to make a list of our favorite products for pets and the people who love them. Wearables: KoKoLati Collars and Leashes. …
Our big list of tips for traveling with your dog
Traveling with your pet: what you need to know, the dos and do nots… Romping through the fields in Nashville, making friends with a mule in Canada, filming a Shiseido commercial in Nevada. I have so many memories on the road with Maggie. Traveling with your pet is more possible than you know — and …
Nashville again…
We always end up in Nashville. It’s becoming our home away from home. With each visit, we fall more in love with the culture, our Nashville friends, the music, and just being on the road. On our last trip to Nashville, we volunteered at the Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University. If you didn’t …
Dog car sickness: why it happens and how to help stop it
Even a short trip in your car is often a stressful event. Traffic congestion, time-sensitive appointments, weather hazards – we all know those situations too well. Now add a puking puppy passenger to the mix and it’s hell on wheels. I know this, my youngest doodle, Rossi, used to get car sick on any longer …
