So, it’s been average around 90 degrees for the last couple of weeks and it’s just plain hot outside. The dogs are out during the day but the spend the nights inside. One day last week I noticed that Belle had an inflamed spot on her belly that she kept scratching at. Some of the […]
The Best Dog Bed: Durable and Inexpensive
Both of our dogs are indoor/outdoor dogs. We have hardwood flooring, so when they are inside, they prefer to sleep on a dog bed. Finding a dog bed that works for us required a little thought. What makes a good dog bed Here are the things I look for in a dog bed: Able to […]
Portable Dog Ramp: Getting into the Car
Belle is pretty short. She’s just slightly shorter than a beagle. It must be the corgi genes in her. When I bought my new car – a hatchback – I realized that she isn’t going to be able to get into it all by herself. Georgia can jump in by herself, since she is about […]
Don’t Forget Your Dog ID Tags
It’s that time of the year again when people are getting new puppies and letting their dogs outside more. Three times this week I had people come by and ask if I had seen their dog or puppy that had gotten loose. Each time when I asked them if there was a phone number on […]
Dog Problem: Snapping at Treats
The Food Aggressive Dog I’ve already mentioned that Georgia is food aggressive and very possessive of food. Store Food Out of Reach We don’t keep any food items (or even things that can be misconstrued as food – like leather gloves, wool yard, etc.) where she can reach them. We’ve found out the hard way […]
Introducing A New Dog Into the House
Georgia moved in with us a few weeks after we settled in to the new house. She is a hound mix of some sort and is taller and heavier than Belle. When she was a puppy, she was found out in the woods half starved and with a large piece of her hide missing from […]
The Roomba – Dog Hair Eliminator!
Belle sheds year-round. I mean, this dog really sheds. There is dog hair everywhere, and since I’m a bit of a neat freak, it can really bug me! I have always done my best to vacuum the floors regularly and brush Belle to remove any loose hair, but she has such sensitive skin those specialized […]
Keeping the Dog From Scent Marking A New Home
Things have changed a lot since the last time I posted. We have moved to a new house and a new dog has entered our lives. Belle has a history of marking the indoors of new houses, so that was a bit of a concern when we moved in to the new house. We had […]
The Benefits of a Good Training Collar – Control Your Dog While You Walk
When she first came to live with me, Belle was not used to walking with a leash. Naturally, she pulled a lot on the lead. This was mostly because she was fearful of it and was trying to get away from it. She managed to pull a retractable leash from my hand once, and the […]
Rainy Days Make for a Muddy Dog – What Helps
The rainy weather makes Belle’s dog pen very muddy, especially where the grass died. We put down pine needles over the muddy areas and used palettes to raise up her dog house and create a place for her to lay that is dry. A bale of hay can work as well.