The Doggie Bowl
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Dear Mary Puppins, My Dog is Eating Sh*t, What Do I Do?
Tess Marty (aka Mary Puppins) is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator in the process of getting her CPDT-K, you can find her on Instagram at @Dog_Trainer_Tess in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure…
A list to keep: 5 Dog Friendly Plants and 5 Not So Dog Friendly Plants
We’re all enjoying the fresh air outside and want to take a little of it with us home by bringing indoor plants into our space. It helps rejuvenate, destress us, and recycles the air we breathe. Our plant babies are…
4 Reasons Why Your Dog is Licking You
Most dogs have a phase where they lick anything and everything around them. Your leg? Lick. Your couch? Lick. It drives some people crazy, especially because they have no idea why they do it. That’s why we’re here to give…
Managing Your Dog’s Anxiety on July 4th
The Fourth of July is a great holiday to spend time with friends and family. Enjoy some BBQ and treats covered in red, white, and blue. But of course, the part of the night we all look forward to are…
5 Must-Read Books for Dog Lovers
Calling all pet parents, animal advocates, and dog lovers: whether you’re looking for a new tail-wagging page-turner or you’re craving a heartwarming dog story here are 5 must-read books that are sure to give you all the doggie feels:
Dear Mary Puppins: My Guy is a Shy Puppy
Hannah Richter (aka Mary Puppins) is a certified dog trainer and current instructor at Andrea Arden Dog Training in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure to email us at woof@dogspotted.com!
As Told by a Vet: Top 4 Reasons to Spay or Neuter your Dog
What is spaying and neutering? A spay is the surgical removal of a female dog’s reproductive organs (including the ovaries and uterus), and a neuter is the surgical removal of a male dog’s testicles. “Fixed” or “altered” are some other…
Dear Mary Puppins: My Dog is Fearful of her Harness
Hannah Richter (aka Mary Puppins) is a certified dog trainer and current instructor at Andrea Arden Dog Training in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure to email us at woof@dogspotted.com!
Can Dogs Sense your Emotions?
Sometimes there are days where nobody seems to understand me. Well, I take that back —nobody aside from my best friend. He’s quiet and has his quirks like running around in circles, sniffing random objects, or chasing birds out of…
Can All Dogs Naturally Swim?
Does have a rebarkable love for running towards any body of water in sight? Does have a proclivity for making appaws-worthy dives into the lake by your home? Or, have you noticed your favorite tail-wagger bolts away from water as…