Welcome to My Blog
Raw Feeding | Raising Dogs Naturally | Dog Mom Life
My name is Kimberly Gauthier (go-tee-ay) and I'm a dog mom to five dogs and I share what I'm learning on this amazing journey on my blog. I'm not a veterinarian or an animal nutritionist. This blog is simply one voice in an ocean of voices. Enjoy!
Essential Oils that Help Dog Moms Chill Out and Enjoy the Day
I am not a veterinarian nor am I an expert in using essential oils. There is a ton of information online about using essential oils with pets. Please be sure to do your research. I've learned that every dog is different and I've learned to go slowly as I find the...
Do Citronella Collars Really Reduce a Dog's Barking?
This blog post was originally published in September 2014; it has been updated with new information and republished. One day, we came outside to find a note on our door from a neighbor down the road (about 150 yards away) who was complaining about our barking...
How Many Times a Day Should I Feed My Dog?
This blog post was originally published in February 2015. It has been updated with new information and republished in September 2020. When we brought home Rodrigo and Sydney, I didn’t think about how often they needed to eat. I’ve always fed pets in the morning and in...
White People Owning Dogs is Racist? A Black Woman's Response
A friend of mine shared an article entitled "White People Owning Dogs is Racist" and I just about lost my mind. Early in the summer of 2020 I shared my thoughts about racism in America in a blog post. I was going to be done with the topic because I know that people...
Why Raw Bones Are Better than Eggshells for Dogs
This blog post was inspired by a question I received from Nancy Harrington Zajesky; thanks, Nancy. Worried about your dog getting enough calcium but nervous about feeding bones to your dog? Yep, it's a quandary that many raw feeders struggle with and leads them to...
How I Clip My Dogs' Nails Using Dog Treats
Three "Dog Mom" chores that I don't love are giving everyone a bath, picking up poop, and clipping nails. The dogs act as if I'm betraying them when I'm bathing them. While picking up poop gives me a clue into how they're doing diet-wise, it's still not fun. And none...