The Doggie Bowl
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Are You Smarter Than a… Dog? | The 7 Smartest Dog Breeds
Sorry to disappoint; this isn’t a game show about if you’re smarter than your chihuahua (who’s probably dragging their butt across the carpet right now). However, if you’re looking to see which dog breeds are smart enough to count, open…
10 Accessories Your Pooch Could Wear to Your Wedding
It wouldn’t be the biggest and best day of your life if wasn’t a part of it! Whether they’re playing the role of a ring-bearer, a flower dog, or just being the dog of honor, a special occasion calls for…
New City? No Problem! How to Help Your Dog Adjust
Moving cities can be fun and an opportunity for new adventure, but a lot of us are creatures of habit (our dogs included) and moving can come along with stress! How can you bring your pup along for the adventure…
How To Teach Dogs To Take Treats Gently
Dogs and humans share one thing in common: they love food! Though sometimes our dogs can often be a little overzealous when it comes to sneaking a bite. To teach dogs to naturally take food from the hand with a…
Adorable Dog Dad Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Being a dog dad is a huge responsibility and an honor! If you have a special dog dad in your life who loves his four-legged baby more than anything, here are some “Pawther’s Day gift ideas that are sure to…
An Unexpected Reason Your Dog May Experience Anxiety
Is displaying fearful or nervous behaviors? Are you unsure if something happened to cause your dog to behave in such a manner? Or maybe you’re thinking to yourself “why does my dog have bad anxiety?” Well, don’t worry. There are…
5 Doggie Food Delivery Services for Fresh Ingredients
Home-cooked meals for your dog are all the rage. At first, people started feeding their dogs the raw diet. Then people turned to actually cooking homemade meals for their dogs! While it’s great that pet parents are taking such an…
How to Best Dispose of Poop: The Scoop on Being a Good Pooper Scooper
For us city dwellers especially, discarding our dogs’ waste doesn’t inspire much thought; we take the doggy bag, pick it all up, and throw it in the nearest trash bin. However, the aspiring eco-conscious may be encouraged to think critically…
Best Hikes In The Pacific Northwest For You And Your Pet
We often get the question of “where can I go hiking with my dog?” And we LOVE this question because incorporating hikes into life can improve your pup’s health and happiness – and maybe even yours too! Taking in the…
5 Eco-friendly Dog Toy Brands
It can be hard to be an eco-conscious pup-parent when the majority of dog toys are made out of plastic. Eco-friendly dog toys are those that are plant-based, made of recycled materials, compostable, and non-toxic, meaning there is a wide…