Surprise!!! I started a podcast for dog lovers!!! Introducing Girls with Dogs. My girlfriend, Cathy Bennett of Groovy Goldendoodles, and I started talking about partnering on a podcast this year, sharing our bi-coastal (sort of) chats with like-minded dog people and...
When I was new to raw feeding, I ordered every supplement that was recommended to me. My mistake was joining every raw feeding group that would have me and believing that the members were experts in dog nutrition. I couldn't have been more wrong. While I have met a...
During the first week of May 2021, I visited every independent pet store in my area twice after two people warned me that changes were afoot with the company. On my second visit to the pet stores, I placed orders for fermented fish stock and kefir. I should have...
It's 9 pm and I usually publish blog posts at 9 am on Sundays. But today was different because I realized that raising dogs naturally taught me how to improve my health. You might expect that I'm going to write about my improved mental health or how walking has helped...
Two of my dogs are on a diet and are eating less raw dog food for a few months. Rodrigo and Zoey should weigh about 60 lbs (at the most), yet they're both dancing around 63 lbs, which is too much weight for me. The average person wouldn't be able to tell, but I can...
This week, Western Washington will hit 100-degree temps. When I saw the weather report, I jumped in my car and visited several stores – all were out of kiddie pools. So I turned to social media to get ideas on ways that I can keep our dogs cool on hot days and...
I don't feed whole prey to my dogs. I primarily feed ground raw dog food. It's easier to mix ingredients when working with ground meat, it's less messy when the dogs eat, and it's easier to store/organize the dogs' freezers. When I started DIY raw feeding, I would...
Are you new to raw or someone who feeds commercial raw, but you're uncomfortable switching to DIY? When I started feeding raw eight years ago, I was feeding Darwin's Natural Pet Food, and although they are still one of my favorite brands, raising four big dogs makes...
I love CBD oil and use it daily with my dogs. When CBD oil first hit the market, I mostly saw treats, and although I was hopeful that they would alleviate my dogs' anxiety and arthritis symptoms – they didn't do much and that hasn't changed over the years with most...
Last year, I opened my trading account for the first time and now have several pet industry stocks. I had no idea what to invest in, so I stuck with the obvious – Boeing. My first husband was a financial consultant, so I'm familiar with industry terms, but I...
Every year, the Western Washington experiences powerful windstorms and widespread power outages, which is a pain for raw feeders. Raw feeders who own several freezers risk losing thousands of dollars in raw dog food due to a power outage. The food will remain frozen...
As a dog owner, you always want to ensure your dog gets the best nutrition possible. One great way to do this is to stock up on healthy ingredients, like meat, fish, vegetables, dairy, and broth. However, sometimes it can be tough to keep track of how long these items...
If you clicked over to this blog post, then it's probably because you've heard the news about Answers Pet Food, and you're wondering what you should do next. You're reading this and wondering, “What's happening with Answers? – here's an update. Or your...
I love dog beds. I truly do. Whenever I'm in a pet store, I will eventually find my way to a wall of dog beds. When I'm at Costco, I find myself trying to justify why we need another dog bed. And when I'm at home, I have to listen to my better half tell me that we...
I have two gardens, a flower garden, and a vegetable garden. For flowers, I like pretty things, lots of color, and plants that repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes (rosemary, lavender, citronella, marigold, and catnip). I also prefer perennials so I don't have to...
I'm a passionate writer in the Pacific Northwest who loves all things dogs. I share what I'm learning as I attempt to crack the code to longevity. Keep the Tail Wagging is a blog dedicated to the dog who inspired this journey: Rodrigo Gauthier - March 2010 - September 2023.
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