The Doggie Bowl
Discover advice and tips from experts on how to be the best dog mom or dad to your furry best friend your dog! We even have stories from dog parents like you and fun ways to celebrate our pooches. Search by category or tags to find the best content for you.
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Dog Walker Advice: 3 Ways to Handle Seasonal Changes for your Dog
Professional dog walking is one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. I absolutely love setting my own schedule, being outside, and getting to spend my days with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Most mornings, I wake up happy…
5 Things To Keep In Mind When Preparing for Someone to Watch Your Dog
You’ve found a great friend or sitter to watch and you’re ready to jet off to your next vacation spot. Before you head out the door, here are some things to consider to make your dog’s experience as smooth as…
Dear Mary Puppins: We’re having some house training problems
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 [email protected]!
4 Things to Know Before Adopting a Yorkie
There’s no denying that Yorkies are beautiful dogs with their soft and silky coats, causing them to be one of the most adorable small dog breeds. Which in part is what makes them so popular. They’re known as being purse…
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…
FAQ: Why Should you Microchip your Dog?
I often get this question as to the importance of microchipping their dog. It is SO important, especially on holidays where unexpected sounds that may scare your dog like Fourth of July as it significantly increases your chances of finding…
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…
Dear Mary Puppins: My dog won’t stop pulling!
Jennifer Brand (aka Mary Puppins) is a dog trainer and founder of Jennifer’s Dogs in NYC. If you have something you want to ask Mary Puppins be sure to email us at [email protected]!
Top 5 NYC Dog Trainers That We Know and Love (Plus, discount codes!)
Whether you’ve just adopted a new friend or you’re experiencing some unruly behavior, you may be curious about who to call. It’s not ghostbusters… Dog Trainers! Luckily in a big city there are many options. We’ve listed 5 trainers we…