5 Dogs in Weddings

Our pets are part of our family. And for some families, the dog is included in every special event–even the wedding. Here are a few of my favorite pictures of dogs in weddings!Here’s a dog as flower girl, from Martha Stewart Pets Dog as ring bearer, from...

How Your Dog can Become a Canine Good Citizen

Dogs that jump up on strangers, steal food off the table, bark incessantly, annoy neighbors? These dogs are suffering from a lack of manners. Of course, it’s our duty to teach them proper behavior. And that is the basis for the Canine Good Citizen program.My dog...

Reality Check for Pet Owners

I recently read an article on Wisebread that had me laughing and nodding in agreement: 10 Hidden Costs and Rules of Pet Ownership by Frugal Dutchess. Please go to the site and check it out, including the 10 Adorable Photos of Pets. I’m not quite sure about the...

My Pet Mom Mistakes

Most pet parents have been there. We do our best training and raising our furry charges, but then we look back and realize there were things we could have done differently. Okay; could have done better.My dog Kelly is 7 years old now. She’s mature, set in her...

5 Great Summer Books about Pets

Looking for a great book this summer? Right now I’m reading The Art of Racing In the Rain by Garth Stein. The story is told from the point of view of Enzo, a special dog with human-like reasoning.Watch the book trailer here.Enzo gains much of his knowledge by...