Dog Friendly Everything
Life is so much better when your dog is by your side. I’ve explored dog friendly road trips around the United States, found dog friendly independent shops in all 50 states and put together tips on how to successfully take your dog just about anywhere with you. I’m also discovering the best food, treats and more for your dog to keep them healthy for a long time!
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...
3 Halloween Recipes for the West Paw Toppl Dog Toy
One of my favorite dog toys is the West Paw Toppl because it's so diverse! We can stuff it with wet or dry food, use it as a puzzle and freeze it. This Halloween I created a few spooky Toppl recipes for my dogs. I love Halloween and I love making creative enrichment...
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...
Paint with Your Dog: Quick and Easy Lick Painting Tutorial
Did you know that you can paint with your dog? It's easier than it sounds with this lick painting tutorial! Follow my instructions in this post and you'll have a beautiful original artwork to hang in your home. A lick painting is a DIY dog art project where a canvas...
5 Dog Friendly Hikes in West Virginia
West Virginia is the perfect dog-friendly adventure escape! You know what they say about it... wild and wonderful! I've found that the eastern panhandle region is the perfect place to take your dog to discover hiking, quiet small towns, swimming spots and much more....
What is Barn Hunt? A Growing Scent Work Dog Sport
I recently took my dog Burt to his first Barn Hunt. We had such a fun time and got so many questions about it that I want to tell you more about this growing scent work dog sport! Barn Hunt is a scent work dog sport that's great for dogs of all ages, backgrounds and...
SUP with Your Pup: How to Stand Up Paddle Board with Your Dog
Do you want to make this the Summer you learn how to SUP with your pup? Stand up paddle boarding is a fun adventure activity you can do with your dog. But before you head out on the water, you should prepare your dog for the experience. I first tried SUP with my...
Green Superfood Dog Food Topper Recipe
Does your dog's food need a boost? A dog food topper is a term we use to describe a food or supplement that you can add to your dog's existing food to boost its nutritional value or taste. You can buy pre-made meal toppers at many pet supplies stores, or you can...
How to Safely Switch Your Labrador – Or Any Dog – to a New Food
Over the course of your labrador's life, you might have to switch them to a new food a few times. Changing your dog's diet is healthy because there isn't one best dog food! in fact, the best way to nourish your dog is to give them variety over their life. Nutritional...
How to Raise an Eco-Friendly Dog According to 4 Sustainable Pet Brands
If you're a new pet parent, or you've been raising dogs for over 20 years as I have, you've probably noticed dogs go through a lot of things! There are treats, food and toys. And if you're getting those products delivered, there can be a lot of packaging! The stats...
Review: Nina Ottosson Hide N’Slide Dog Enrichment Puzzle
Like many canine enrichment games, the Hide N'Slide dog puzzle by Nina Ottosson is designed to hide treats or kibble and challenge your dog to "unlock" the rewards! Nina Ottosson's philosophy is that dogs and cats have four legs and one head. All five need exercise in...
How to Make Easy Homemade Dog Pill Pocket Treats
I love to make creative treats for my dogs. My latest obsession is a no bake gelatin gummy dog treat! I started making homemade dog pill pockets to help give my dog his daily medication. In addition to working great as a pill pocket, it turns out that gelatin is an...
What’s a West Paw Toppl and How Do You Use It?
If you're familiar with the Kong, then you know how much dogs love to eat tasty treats out of a rubbery enrichment toy. There are a lot of stuffable dog toys available beyond the Kong! You can use these to mix up your enrichment routine with your dog or keep them busy...
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Tori Mistick is the ultimate Dog Mom Lifestyle blogger with a passion for style, chocolate labs and the color pink. Based in Pittsburgh, PA.
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