Dog Training, Dog Exercise And Travel

I worked as a professional dog walker/pet sitter for 9 years. So today, I’m sharing the dog walking equipment you need to succeed in this competitive industry!

Playing hide & seek with dogs is not just a fun brain game for dogs, it also strengthens the bond between you and your pups! Learn how to teach your dogs this fun game here.

Check out my 10 ideas to entertain your dog inside when the weather is crappy. These ideas also work when you’re sick and not feeling your best!

If you’re wondering where to take your dog to swim, read this! I mention 3 specific places, water safety tips for dogs & more!

Bloat in dogs aka GDV is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires medical care fast. Here’s how to help prevent it!

I’ve used a dog backpack on my three dogs for an increased physical and mental workout, and I can’t recommend it enough!

Teach your pup to communicate their potty needs with potty bells for dogs! Say goodbye to accidents and hello to a well-trained pup. 🐾🔔🚽

Are you wondering how to teach doggie pushups? It’s a fluid combination of “sit” and “down”! Ready to give it a try? Woof! Go! 

Rollerblading with dogs is a fun activity that’s great to tire out high energy dogs! Here’s how to do it safely.

If you want to learn how to teach your dog a solid “down-stay”, I recommend trying this specific method along with lots of physical exercise!

Discover how to teach your dog the rollover trick with my 3 step guide. Watch your furry friend impress everyone with this adorable dog trick!

Learn how to train your dog to speak and shush! It’s a fun dog trick my Boxer mix Buzz excels at, and it’s also great for bonding.

Set your puppy up for success with effective leash training with my 7 tips on how to teach your puppy to walk on a leash.

It’s really important to socialize your puppy for several reasons. Find out why and learn how to go about it with my 6 tips!

Discover the benefits of combining house-and crate training puppies. Includes a practical puppy potty journal pdf.

We’ll cover medical issues, behavioral and nutritional ones. Also, should you punish your dog for pooping inside?

If your dog eats poop, there’s many hacks to try to make them stop. Also: what to put in dog food to stop eating poop behavior.

Learn how to tackle dog obesity with expert tips on balancing exercise and food from a professional dog walker and raw feeder.

Dog arthritis and joint pain is very common in dogs, especially in the US where almost 60% of dogs are obese. Here’s 3 treats that can help.

I’ve had these 2 dog jackets for 8+ years & love their respective softshell/puffer look! They’re durable, waterproof & warm.

Any Mighty Paw dog gear is affordable, durable and practical. Here, I mention my favorite items for my personal dogs & my client dogs.

Today, I’m comparing the Ruffwear Front Range Harness & the Mighty Paw Sport Harness 2.0. Both are unique, but one’s more versatile!

The Ruffwear Commuter Pack is a fun looking dog backpack that’s great for urban adventures and hikes with your high energy dog.

Explore the OneTigris Dog Backpack vs Ruffwear’s Approach Pack – which is the perfect fit for your furry explorer?

The Ruffwear Front Range Harness and the Load Up Harness are both great dog harnesses, but they were designed for different purposes!

Earth Rated poop bags make the task of cleaning up after your pets more convenient and environmentally responsible.

The CoLLaR Liker Cord & Ball are unique ball and rope dog toys that worked to teach my dog Buzz how to open the fridge door!

The Calmeroos Puppy Heartbeat Toy helps puppies sleep through the night. It also offers anxiety relief for adult dogs who suffer from dog car anxiety, separation anxiety and t-storm & fireworks anxiety.

Guess what, I finally found a fun dog toy that Missy loves – it’s a squeaky hedgehog dog toy named Violet to be more precise!

If your dog is scared of thunder, there are ways to manage his fear. Better yet, help them overcome it with a few smart hacks!

Fireworks scare animals, which is why it’s essential to learn how to calm dogs during fireworks and ease their fireworks anxiety!

So, what to do with a dog that hates the car? Check out my dog car anxiety tips and resources to help overcome dog travel anxiety.

Discover 10 essential tips and practical steps to puppy proof your house, including how to puppy proof wires and fences.

How exactly is Cedarwood Essential Oil safe for dogs? In this blog post, I share how I use it with my rescue dog Wally to help him relax.

Discover six practical uses for this heavy duty tactical dog harness. Enhance control, comfort, and safety in various scenarios.

Learn about pet first aid kit essentials, when not to induce vomiting in dogs as well as which pet first aid book to invest in!

Dog pests like fleas, lice and ticks can take some of the fun out of spring and summer activities with our dogs, so prevention is key!

Discover 3 essential tips to stay safe when you run into loose dogs and to handle these situations with confidence and caution.

How to build a dog bed: Our DIY dog bed is a rustic charmer that doesn’t require any sewing. It consists of 3 easy steps and takes 90 mins!

This DIY dog christmas stocking is a rustic charmer! Made of burlap, it doesn’t require any sewing and holds plenty of treats and/or toys.

Pet friendly hotels like the La Quinta chain can be a lifesaver when you’re on the road and bad weather or insomnia suddenly hits you!

A dog-friendly Red Roof Inn is a good motel to break up longer road trips with your pup(s)! Bonus for raw-fed dogs: Mini fridges and ice.

Read all about our trip to dog-friendly Hilton Head Island! We stayed at a Red Roof Inn right in the center of the island, went shopping & more!

I highly recommend you explore Biltmore Estate with dogs! The grounds are dog-friendly and offer the most gorgeous mountain views.

If you haven’t been to dog friendly San Diego, you’re missing out! There’s lots of dog beaches, hiking and dog-friendly patios!

The Mississippi Riverside is the perfect location for dog walking in Memphis! You’ll enjoy panoramic city & river views, and Arkansas on the other side of the river.

I cover my recent move overseas with Wally, import regulations for dogs and where to find raw dog food in Germany!

Trying to figure out how to feed raw when overlanding with your dog? I’ll share 4 approaches that have worked for me + 2 alternatives to raw!

Our trip to Croatia this year included Krk and Cres island. Both are dog-friendly with many wild coves that dogs will love to explore.

Ready to explore Croatia with dogs? Our recent road trip with Wally took us to Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski, Krk Island & the Plitvice Lakes.

Our first out of many dog-friendly hikes in Germany took us up Fortress Hohenurach in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It’s short but steep!