Goodbye 2016, Let's Ring In A New Year!

WE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH, AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN CELEBRATING THESE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS!



Happy Holidays from Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them!

SANTA WAS GOOD TO ICY AND PHOEBE.  THEY GOT LOTS OF PRESENTS AND PLAYED 'TIL THEY DROPPED, ON CHRISTMAS MORNING!




Santa was really good to Icy and Phoebe this year!





Santa had quite a haul for Icy and

Is it Christmas Yet??

ICY IS WAITING FOR SANTA IN A PLACE SHE KNOWS SHE CAN'T MISS HIM, RIGHT UNDER THE TREE!!



Icy is Waiting for Santa

Some of our other Holiday Posts you may enjoy:



Why a Puppy Can Be the Worst Gift For Someone Else!


Getting a puppy or dog?  Please Adopt! Breed specific rescues for every breed of dog
How to Help Shelter Pets Through The Holidays
A Thoughtful Gift From the Heart, a DIY Treat

100 Places to See With Your Dog - A Dog Friendly Brewery in Northport, NY

There's a really FUN trend that's starting up around the country, the Dog Friendly Brewery!  I was so thrilled when I discovered SAND CITY dog friendly brewery in the town of Northport, in Long Island, New York.  It's the town right next door to where we live in Huntington, Long Island!



Icy, hanging out at Northport, Long Island dog friendly Sand City Brewery

Even though I don't drink beer

Natural Balance Pet Food's Buy With Confidence Promise #WeBelieveinNB

Our pets are so important to us.  Many of us consider pets to be part of the family, I certainly consider Icy and Phoebe to be family!  I love them with all my heart and soul and take great care of them.  I always want the best for my dogs, especially the food I feed them.  Just like people, dogs are what they eat.  The food they eat has a huge impact on their health, so I give my dogs the best

Santa is Coming To Town!

Santa Paws is coming soon!  Have you been Naughty or Nice ??




Oh Crap.  I probably shouldn't have chewed Icy's blanket up in July.  I hope Santa has a short memory!

A puppy may seem like the perfect holiday gift, but getting a surprise puppy or a dog for someone else is often a the worst gift idea if you don't put some careful thought into it.   

Remember, there's a breed specific rescue

Why A Puppy Can Be The Worst Holiday Gift

It's that time of year again, the holidays are upon us!  At this time of year we give careful consideration about what gifts to give the people we love.  We rack our brains trying to decide on that perfect gift, a special gift, one that demonstrates how much we love them.


A puppy or dog may not be the best holiday gift! 

This holiday season many peoples' thoughts will turn to giving the

How You Can Help Homeless Animals Over The Holidays

The holidays are around the corner!  You may think not much goes on at animal shelters and rescues because of the holidays.  Not true!  Animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country may need your help this time of year more than ever.  It's the season for giving, and while monetary donations are always needed and always welcome there are other ways to help animals this season as

A Holiday Treat For Your Dog

The Holidays are upon us and all the big preparations have started.  One of the things we give the most thought to are the FOOD we'll be serving.  Turkey with all the trimmings, pumpkin and apple pies, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and more.  Lots more!  While we are stuffing ourselves to the gills, our dogs are drooling on the sidelines.  Isn't it time we gave them a taste of Turkey with all

A Natural Dog Food We Can Trust #WeBelieveinNB

With all the nasty pet
food recalls we've seen recently and concern about where
pet foods are sourced and made, it’s critical to get our pet food from a trusted
source.  

I'm an avid pet food label reader, I make it my business to research what's in my pet's food and where it comes from.  I've always trusted Natural Balance Pet Food®.  I've been feeding Icy Natural Balance Pet Food for several

100 Places To See With Your Dog: Hot Springs, Arkansas

I fell in love with Arkansas a few years ago while passing through on our way from Arizona to New York.  It was just a convenient stopover at first, I didn't realize just how much natural beauty there is in Arkansas.  Now I fully understand why they call Arkansas THE NATURAL STATE.



We love going to dog friendly Arkansas!

Many people visit Arkansas just to see the well known city of Little

A Rescue Organization for Every Dog Breed

There's a breed-specific rescue organization for nearly every breed of dog out there!  If you want to get a puppy or a dog and you have your heart set on a specific breed of dog, please look for rescue organizations rather than hitting the local puppy store or buying a dog online. 





When you get a dog online, you know virtually nothing about the dog or the person behind the dog.  You have no

I Love A Dog Parade!

In the small town of Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island we took Icy to the annual doggie parade.  I love pet festivals, pet parades, and in fact pet events of all kinds, but especially dog events!



Icy waits for the Dog Halloween Costume Parade to begin

The Halloween Dog Costume Parade was such a fun event!  I was surprised that they actually closed Main Street to allow pooches and their humans

Black and White Sunday blog hop!

HAPPY SUNDAY!!




My very first photo with a special effect, blurring the background & focus on my dogs' faces,  and text overlay of tiny red text in upper left corner!  Done with PicMonkey photo editor.  I've been struggling to learn simple photo editing and find an app that has a free option and is easy to use.  

Thanks to our hosts Dachshund Nola and Sugar The Golden Retriever for hosting

Spooky Halloween Memory

Me and my two little Witchy-Poos had a spooktacular Halloween celebration in Salem Massachusetts!







Icy met a Good Witch while having lunch at an outdoor cafe.





So much history in Salem, some of it downright scary!




So many funky, fun shops in Salem!

We thoroughly enjoyed our spooktacular visit to the Witch House, the House of the Seven Gables, and other fun & historic sites in dog

A Spooky, Dog Friendly Halloween

What better place to spend a spooky Halloween than Salem, Massachusetts, or "Witch City" as it's been nicknamed!  Salem gets it's Witch City moniker from the infamous Witch Trials that occurred in Salem in 1692, when witchcraft accusations occurred throughout New England.



The Coven's Cottage,  just one of the many interesting shops around Salem, Massachusetts.

I learned that there are

Tips For Moving With Pets

Everyone
seems to be moving lately.  So many of my
friends have bought homes or moved to a new home.  We
moved this Summer as well, from Arizona to New York.  If you plan to move, it’s important to
consider how moving will effect your pets.  As stressful as moving is for us, imagine how
uneasy it makes your pet feel!  They don’t
know you’re moving to a new home, they don’t understand what’s going

Black & White Sunday; A Farewell Summer Kiss

It's wonderful to be graced by one last Kiss from Summer, in the Northeast in the middle of October.




Sometimes a photo is so pretty, I just have to share it in color too...





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Adopt A Dog Month!

OCTOBER IS THE AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY'S ADOPT A DOG MONTH



We adopted Phoebe from a PetSmart store Everyday Adoption Center.  She is our little angel and we can't imagine our family without her!


OCTOBER IS ALSO THE ASPCA'S ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH



Phoebe brings so much joy to our family!  Adopting her was one of the best decisions we've ever made.  Find your new best friend and family

Yummy Ken Bone

Everyone keeps raving about these Ken Bones.  What's so special about Ken Bones?







So which one of these Bones is Ken Bones??







I think Ken Bones are supposed to give you Energy.  I also heard something about a Red sweater, but that doesn't make sense.  Maybe it's this red one that's a KEN BONE?







Screw It!  I'm just gonna chew them all to pieces and decide for myself which one of

Happy Fall!

Dogs love FALL just as much as we do!



We love the beauty of Fall, but mostly we love the pumpkins!



Seriously though, when are we gonna eat this sucker?!  I'm ready to tear it open right NOW!

Whether we're at a Dog Friendly Fall Festival, or right here on our front porch, Icy and Phoebe love to get their Pumpkin on!  



This guy is starting to creep me out, when's he leaving??

Remember,

Enjoying Dog Friendly Fall Events

We've been on the hunt for pet friendly events in our area this Fall! We loving taking our dogs, Icy and Phoebe to dog friendly places and events.






One such event is the annual Fall Festival in Huntington, Long Island, New York.  





It's held at a small local park that is normally not welcoming to dogs at all but during the festival, families come out in droves with both their kids and

Black & White Sunday; Paranoid Dog

I'M TELLING YOU, IT FEELS LIKE THERE'S SOMEONE STANDING BEHIND ME!






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Enjoying My Dog Bone!

ENJOYING MY PURINA BUSY BONE AT A DOG FRIENDLY CAFE W/ MOM & DAD!





HAPPY HUMP DAY!

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Pet Health; ANAPLASMOSIS, or Tick Fever In Dogs

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Anaplasmosis, also called "Tick Fever" or "Dog Fever" is a bacterial infection transmitted when an infected Deer Tick (Black Legged Tick) or Western Black Legged Tick bites your dog and feeds on his blood.  Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasma are all infections that can be carried by ticks and are classified as Tickborne Diseases.











Anaplasmosis, also called Tick Fever or Dog

Dog And Squirrel!!

FINALLY GOT ME ONE OF THEM PESKY TREE RATS!






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Wordless Wednesday; Howling With Joy

We are howling with joy about a new street sign that recently went up in our neighborhood!








We wish the town would put these on Every street corner!






Does your neighborhood have any signs like this, urging people to scoop the poop?



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100 Places To See With Your Dog: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

They call Arkansas THE NATURAL STATE for a reason.  The natural beauty throughout the state is simply gorgeous!  Arkansas happens to also be a very dog friendly destination.  When we first discovered Arkansas, it was just a place to stop over on our cross country route with our dogs.  What a surprise when we discovered all the natural beauty and all the places you can bring your dog!  That's when

The Right Choice For Your Dog's Tick & Flea Protection #12Bravecto

Ticks don't go away when Summer ends.  In fact, in many areas of the country Fall is peak time for both Ticks and Fleas!



Ticks don't go away when Summer ends!  Choose the right tick protection for your dog.

Even dogs who aren't active outdoor types are still at risk of being exposed to ticks.  A short walk in the park, around the block or a quick potty break in the yard can put your dog at

Don't Ignore The Pets!

Don't ignore pets during the chaos of Back To School for the kids.  Pets want to be part of the action too!



Don't ignore pets when Back To School time comes around.

Here are some tips to help Ease the Transition of Back to School for Pets.


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REMEMBRANCE

NEVER FORGET

 

SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001





PRAY FOR PEACE BUT FIGHT FOR FREEDOM. 

LET FREEDOM RING!!!!!


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Dogs Remind People about Happy Healthy Cat Month

In today's Wordless Wednesday, we want to remind everyone that September is HAPPY HEALTHY CAT MONTH!!

 



This photo of an adorable feral kitten is from my blog post on Stray Cats in the Hood? TNR 'em!  TNR, or Trap Neuter and Return feral cats prevents the needless euthanasia of stray or feral cats.  Read more about why this works and why removing feral cats doesn't eliminate feral "cat

100 Places To See With Your Dog: Santa Fe, New Mexico

New Mexico is such a beautiful and diverse state.  You've got artsy Santa Fe to the North, quirky fun Roswell to the South, and culturally rich Albuquerque in between.  New Mexico is nicknamed "Land of Enchantment" because of it's stunning beauty and rich history.  There's so much to see and do in this lovely, dog friendly state!



New Mexico, dubbed " Land of Enchantment", has so much to offer

DIY Frozen Yogurt Peanut Butter Dog Treats

I love making treats for my dogs when I can, but I usually don't want to spend tons of time on my DIY dog treat projects.   I like my dog treat recipes easy and quick, while still being a delicious and special snack for my dogs!




Here's a really simple DIY dog treat that takes very little time and uses just two ingredients:

PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT DOG TREATS:
5 Tbsp. Yogurt (I used Greek Yogurt)

Don't Let Fleas and Ticks Feast On Your Dog #12Bravecto

Not long ago, I found something on my dog that freaked me out.  Although I regularly use flea and tick prevention for my dogs, I must have missed a month or been a few days late in giving them their monthly dose of topical flea and tick protection. 




My Siberian Husky, Icy, communing with nature in the backyard, but she could be communing with fleas and ticks too!

I was rubbing Icy's belly

My Dog's Jungle

I can't get enough of this photo of my Husky, Icy.  I just love it!





If you want to see it in color, click here ----> Wordless Wednesday, Welcome To My Jungle

My Apologies for having to turn Comment Moderation on but lately I've been inundated by "comments" from people who are clearly using my site just to promote themselves, putting  their links in comments on all of my posts promoting

Summer Will Soon Be Over

WE CANNOT BELIEVE THAT SUMMER IS JUST ABOUT OVER!  IS IT REALLY MID-AUGUST OR ARE GREMLINS MESSING WITH OUR CALENDAR??


Mom grows tomatoes and lots of flowers!  The veggies are all grown organically; no pesticides & only organic fertilizers


I GUESS FALL IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AND THAT MEANS OUR DAYS OF PUTTERING IN THE GARDEN AND PLAYING ON THE BEACH WILL SOON BE OVER.



I love to lounge

From Adorable Puppy to Invaluable Service Dog

Every
now and then while sitting at the local Starbucks gazing out the window, people
watching, I see an extraordinary thing. 
There is a group of people who routinely utilize the bustling town as practice
for Guide Dogs in training.  Guide dogs
fascinate me.  In fact all service
animals fascinate me, it’s astounding that they can be trained for a life of
service involving such complex tasks and

Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: Welcome To The Jungle

WELCOME TO MY JUNGLE!

 






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Cool Your Dog Off With The Cool Pet Pad Self Cooling Mat!

The Dog Days of Summer have certainly been upon us haven't they?  We've had SO much hot weather and high humidity in the Northeastern U.S.  With a Siberian Husky, I'm especially mindful of her becoming over-heated, particularly when there's high humidity.

I've always wanted one of those cooling mats for dogs to help my active Husky stay cool on those hot Summer days.  I was delighted to have the

Dogs Howling Loudly

My husband has been away for 3 weeks and my Siberian Husky, Icy, is NOT a happy dog!  She expresses her discontent verbally in this 30 second video.




Wow, 'nuff said, huh?!?

Icy rarely howls like this.  Thank DOG my husband comes home tonight!  Don't worry sweet dog, Daddy will be home in a few hours.  We'll go together to pick him up at the train station!  He'll be overjoyed to see his sweet

Get Rid Of Odors The All Naural Way With Fresh Wave

Let's face it, sometimes life stinks.  Literally, sometimes you walk into the house or into a room and your hand instinctively flies up to pinch your nose!  With pets in the house, the odor problem can be even worse.  Between litter boxes, pet bedding, toys, and pets lounging on the rugs and furniture, household odors can quickly get out of control.  Here's something that can help. 

Fresh Wave

Black & White Sunday at the Beach

Our Dog Beach Adventure




Such mysteries await us on a beach during low tide!  Some of them a bit scary.




See what other mysteries we dug up during our dog friendly Beach Adventure at low tide.

Thanks to our hosts Dachshund Nola and Sugar The Golden Retriever for hosting this blog hop!


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BLOGPAWS2016 Here Come The Pet Bloggers!

Wow it feels like yesterday when we were all together in Nashville at BlogPaws2015!  Now here we are, headed to BLOGPAWS2016, the Pet Blogger event of the year, in Phoenix, Arizona!

This will be my third BlogPaws conference and I'm still as excited as I was the first time, only now I'm a bit more knowledgeable about what to expect and how to navigate around the conference.





My BlogPaws2015

Extended Flea & Tick Protection In A Tasty Chew #12Bravecto

We love the great outdoors, and so do our dogs!  We like nothing better than taking our dogs on outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, or going to beach.  They love to run through bushes, swim in lakes & ponds, hunt for critters in tall grass, and roll around in wet sand by the ocean.




Icy loves to lay in tall grasses but she's not alone in the grass, pesky fleas and ticks also love tall

Pet Safety At The Beach

On a warm and sunny Summer day, what's more fun than a day at the beach with your dog? 




A beautiful day at the Montauk Lighthouse beach, but Watch Out! there could be dangerous breakers ahead!

Dogs love to frolic along the seashore with their faithful humans at their side.  Along with all the exciting stuff to discover along the shore are dangers to watch out for!

During a beautiful romp

Road Trippin' With Pets

I've been helping Mom plan some exciting Summer road trips.

 



It's exhausting work!!

 


I also helped Mom put together these Tips for a Successful Road Trip With Dogs and these tips if you're Flying With Pets by Air.

How about you, are you planning any travel with your pets this Summer?  Leave a comment & tell us about it!

 

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Knick Knack Paddy Whack, Why I Won't Give My Dog A Bone

KNICK KNACK PADDY WHACK DON'T GIVE THE DOG A BONE!!

We often hear how dangerous rawhide can be for dogs.  If the dog swallows a sizable piece of rawhide it can get stuck in their esophagus, intestines, or elsewhere along their digestive tract.  There is also the potential for bacterial contamination due to the processing of many rawhide products.



Icy and Phoebe are eagerly anticipating the

Dog's Afraid of a Snowball

QUIT STARING AT ME, FAKE SNOWBALL.  YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT!





MOM!!!  FAKE SNOWBALL WON'T STOP STARING AT ME.  WHAT DOES HE WANT, DOESN'T HE REALIZE IT'S MAY?  SHOULDN'T HE BE MELTED BY NOW??




HE'S NOT REAL, PHOEBE.  HE'S A FAKE SNOWBALL, SO HE WON'T MELT.




OH MY GOD, SO YOU'RE SAYING HE'S GONNA HANG AROUND ALL SUMMER?!

SORRY, PHOEEBES.  YOU'LL JUST NEED TO GET OVER IT.


HAPPY  (NOT SO

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!









WITH DEEPEST GRATITUDE FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM

 

HAVE FUN & STAY SAFE TODAY!

Lizards In The Lap Of Luxury

We went to the beautiful Phoenician Resort Hotel the other day.  While strolling through one of the beautiful cactus gardens we spotted this little guy: 




He's living it up in the lap of luxury at the Phoenician!




He's the prettiest lizard I've ever seen!  I'm not sure what kind of lizard he is - any Lizard Aficionados out there?






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Blog Contest Fever!

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!  Who needs chicken when you can WIN great pet inspired products!?

I love entering contests on my favorite pet blogs, you win the coolest stuff!  The kind of stuff that pet lovers really want.  Today I'm sharing a few of the great products I've won entering contests on some of my favorite blogs. 




I won this beautiful tote bag on the awesome pet travel site

Add The Health Benefits Of Pumpkin to Your Pet's Diet

I've been adding healthy pumpkin to my dogs' diets for quite some time.  In the Fall, when I'm feeling particularly ambitious, I make pumpkin mush from our Halloween pumpkin for Icy and Phoebe.  Most of the time however, I buy canned pumpkin at the grocery store for them. 




Both my dogs love pumpkin!  Pumpkin is beneficial to both dogs and cats

The canned pumpkin you find at the grocery

Riding On Bikes With Dogs

It was such a beautiful weekend, perfect for a bike ride with my dog!










This fabulous trail is at the Dreamy Draw Recreation area in Phoenix, AZ.

Did you get outside with your pet this weekend?  Leave us a comment & tell us about it!

If you enjoyed this post, you may also like:

6 Reasons to bike ride with your dog.
My Husky Loves to Bike Ride!

Include Pets In Family Disaster Preparedness Plans #PetPrepared

Including pets in the family Disaster Preparedness Plan is essential! 

Disaster can strike at a moment's notice.  Hurricanes, floods, mud slides, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornadoes are all events that can seriously impact families and their pets!





Hill's Disaster Relief Network® provides emergency pet food to animal shelters. Photo Credit: Hill's Pet Nutrition

Pets can easily get

Wordless Wednesday; Handmade Greeting Cards

Ma has had a difficult and heartbreaking week because Grandma passed away, so I'm taking over today's Wordless Wednesday for her. 



Phoebe takes over this week's Wordless Wednesday

Ma's Niece is getting married next month so Ma asked her good friend Paulette to make a special wedding card for her.  Paulette makes beautiful cards by hand.  She doesn't sell them, she just makes them for

Celebrating National Pet Week

We've been celebrating NATIONAL PET WEEK!  National Pet Week® celebrates the bond we have with our pets, and all they give to us.  It encourages pet owners to be certain they provide their best friends with all they need for a happy, healthy life every week of the year!




NATIONAL PET WEEK was Created in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA.  

Weekend Fun With The Dogs

We started our weekend fun early with a nice long walk on Friday. 



I'm wearing my favorite hat, which isn't black & white....





I got my favorite pink hat when we met the stars of  the Animal Planet show TANKED, at a Pet Expo in Phoenix.



I'm jumping in on the weekly Black and White Sunday blog hop today as well - scroll down and join us on the hop!




The wonderful stars of TANKED,

National Therapy Animal Day

Today is NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY! 

National Therapy Animal Day is a day to celebrate Therapy Animals that bring comfort, support, and joy to so many people in need.

Therapy Animals help children improve their reading skills, visit patients in hospitals, and seniors in nursing homes.  A Therapy Animal can help ease the pain and anxiety of those who are hurting, bringing comfort and smiles

Pups On My Coffe Mug

Am I the only one who's ever had mugs made with their pet's mug on them?




I couldn't resist.  All my hot beverages taste better in the mug that has my dogs' mugs on it!


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A Therapy Dog In Drug & Alcohol Rehab

I've written several blog posts about the amazing work Therapy Dogs do to help people in need.  Most of my posts are about the work I do with my Siberian Husky, Icy.  But today I want to share with you the work my good friend and fellow Therapy Dog handler Paulette does with her beautiful Keeshond, Teebo. 

Paulette and Teebo visit people struggling with substance abuse, offering love, support,

My Dog Is A Canine Good Citizen!

I'm so proud of my girl Phoebe, she graduated from her Advanced training class at PetSmart!  








Phoebe worked hard in class, she's such a little smarty-pants!  Oops, we had a bit of trouble getting her graduation hat to stay on straight, LOL!






The best part is that following the class, she also passed her Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation!  We've sent off the paperwork to the AKC (

Microchipping Dogs Is Now Mandatory in the UK

As of April 6th, 2016 it is mandatory to microchip all dogs in the UK (United Kingdom; England, Scotland, and Wales).  Ireland has also adopted mandatory microchipping.  Could the U.S. be far behind in enacting similar legislation?



Puppies in the UK must now be microchipped by 12 weeks of age

This legislation was spearheaded by the Microchipping Alliance, which includes the BVA (British

Which dog wore it better?

You may recall that my little sister Phoebe had a fabulous Spa Day at PetSmart a couple of weeks ago.  I'll admit, I was a little jealous.  OK, I was a lot jealous.  But Mom rectified the situation by taking me for my very own PetSmart Spa Day yesterday!





I am super excited because now I look just as adorable as Phoebe.  Look how white my fur is!  It really shows off my blue eyes.  See??

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training with Vita Bone treats

Dogs work hard for us during training, don't they deserve a reward?  Treats are like a big fat paycheck for doing their best during training sessions!




Phoebe's licking her lips in anticipation of delicious Vita Bone treats!

Vita Bone® Dog Biscuits and Chewy sticks are made with natural ingredients, so they're “Deliciously Balanced”, striking the perfect balance between great taste and

6 Reasons To Bike Ride With Your Dog

Last Summer I bought a bike leash and started bike riding with my Husky, Icy.  She's super high energy and I can't always give her the exercise she craves. 




Bike riding with my dog burns a lot more of her energy much faster than walking or hiking.  Here's why my dog is my ideal bike riding partner:


** Dogs are Always up for any kind of adventure with US.


** Dogs never make you wait

Desert Hikes With My Husky

Just sharing a short, fun video of my Siberian Husky, Icy, doing what she loves most.  Hiking and jumping up on big boulders!





Does your dog like to jump on rocks?  Leave us a comment, we love hearing from you!

Watch Icy do some cute, show stopping tricks like Where's My Dog? and Play Dead

Connect with me on You Tube!


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Want Your Senior Dog To Be Sharp As A Tack? #BrightMind

When we adopted Phoebe in 2011, the shelter estimated her age to be approximately 3 years old.  It feels like in the blink of an eye suddenly she's 8 years old!  My girl is a senior dog! 



What do you mean I'm a Senior Dog!?  I think these glasses just make me look old.

Phoebe was always a feisty little dog and very smart, but in the last year I've noticed some changes in her.  It's like she

A Tale of Two Spay Neuter Tragedies

I wasn't going to write another post on the importance of spaying and neutering pets but some recent conversations have compelled me to do so. 

February was SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH. All month long people were blogging about the importance of spaying and neutering pets, but not everyone agrees and not everyone is concerned about not spaying and neutering pets.



One of many unneutered dogs

Hello Doggie

JUST THOUGHT I'D SAY HELLO AND SHOW OFF MY ADORABLE TONGUE!!





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