If you're a dog mom, then you know taking your pup out for a walk in the rain is a necessary evil. With the right dog rain jacket, rainy days can be a lot less miserable for both of you! In this blog post, I'll help you find the best waterproof jacket for dogs. I walk...
6 Best Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards for Large Dogs [2022]
Looking for the best inflatable paddle board for dogs including large breeds? You've come to the right place! As a dog mom and woman who loves spending time on lakes and rivers paddle-boarding with my labradors, I know what to look for in a good SUP. After years of...
7 Categories of Dog Enrichment Ideas: Brain Games for your Dog
There's so much more to canine enrichment than stuffing a Kong (although we love that). In fact, there are seven different categories for dog enrichment ideas. See how many styles you can add into your dog's day or week to make their life a little more interesting!...
9 Best All Natural Dog Chews for Aggressive Chewers
Chew toys are a great way to keep my dogs busy and tire them out at home. In the last few years I've learned a lot about the best kind of chews for dogs. In this post, I'll share what kind of dog chews are safe to use and the benefits of feeding natural chews. For dog...
What to Put in a DIY Dog First Aid Kit: 24 Essentials
I'm excited to share a list of what to put in a dog first aid kit. So many new pet parents don't think about collecting these items until an emergency happens. Save yourself (and your dog) the stress and stock up on these essentials now. The 24 essential first aid...
24 Hour and Emergency Vets in Pittsburgh
When your pet has an emergency, you don't want to waste time driving all over to find an emergency animal hospital that's open. Inevitably, our pets always have emergencies at night, on weekends of holidays! In the Pittsburgh area pet owners are lucky to have a long...
Top 12 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Pittsburgh
Are you looking for a great place to take your dog where they can run, play and meet other furry friends? I'm excited to share 12 of the best dog parks in the city of Pittsburgh. As a Pittsburgh dog mom for over 20 years, I've been to almost all of these places and...
10 Things I Love About Senior Labradors
My chocolate labradors, Lucy and Burt, just turned 10! In honor of their double digit birthdays, I'm sharing 10 things I love about senior labradors. I've had Lucy since she was an 8 week old puppy. When I brought her home, she joined my old dog Lola who was 9 years...
How cold is too cold to walk the dog: Labrador Edition
If you live in a wintery climate, you might be wondering how cold is too cold to walk the dog? Physical exercise is essential for our dogs to stay healthy throughout their lives. But when it's too cold outside, your walk might do more harm than good. Over-exposure to...
How to Treat a Hot Spot on Your Labrador
Has your dog developed an itchy sore on their head, tail, or leg? There's a chance your dog might have a hot spot. Hot spots are wet, oozy skin lesions that your dog can't stop licking or scratching. They can spread very quickly so if you find one on your dog, you...

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