Loved Dog Art

Beautiful likeness! One of the most exciting surprises I found in my HollyWoof gift bag (See my review of all the products I sampled at Dog Goody Bag.) this past summer was a certificate for a beautiful custom pastel dog portrait by artist Mechelle Roskiewicz of Loved...

The Next Big Thing

I’m boring my dogs. What is the next big thing? I guess everyone should have a “next big thing” on their list.  Last week Dorothy Wills-Raftery from the pawsome Five Sibes blog, and author of What’sWrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9...

How to Walk Your Dog without Pulling and Choking

What is this new Walk in Sync system, Mom? If your dog’s a tugger and a puller at the leash, it’s not just a nuisance for you. Consider this: her neck is getting pushed and pressed upon, jolted and–if you use a choke collar–pinched and...

How Horses Help Mental Health Therapy

Catherine’s daughter Haley and pal. Most of you who read this blog understand and may have even experienced healing bonds with animals. I often write about how dogs heal. Of course, cats, rabbits and many other animals help humans as well. Today please welcome...

Mission Pawsible

4 Paws for Ability Papillion I was talking to a woman on the phone. “Excuse the noise,” she said. “I’m transporting a carload of papillions.” In the background I heard little yaps and barks. “No problem.” I continued...