I'm dog bed obsessed. There was a time when we had so many dog beds that Johan made me donate a few to rescue. And these aren't the cheap, pointless beds that are just fluffy rugs and offer zero support. I have nice orthopedic beds. I just can't stop. Over the years,...
This blog post was originally published in June 2017. It has been updated with new information about how I groom each of my dogs and there is now additional information about grooming various dog breeds. My dogs LOVE to be brushed, and I love brushing them. The...
Longer days are here and warmer temps are right around the corner, which means three things for our family: Long daily dog walks.Bringing raw meaty bones back into the diet – the dogs eat them outside.Home projects galore. Every year my partner and I sit down...
I wasn't prepared for becoming a pet parent in the social media era. Something as innocuous as choosing a harness can stir up so much drama and confusion that you'd think we were talking religion or politics. So color me surprised when I shared that I preferred...
The other day, I took the dogs for a walk after work. I was in a hurry because we were losing light fast, but they didn’t mind. Apollo would prefer to run and Zoey was just happy to be out and about. It was a short walk where I was juggling two dogs, keeping an eye...
So, it's been nearly five months since we went from a four dog home to a five dog home and I haven't written about the experience of adding a dog to our pack. But before I share what I did, I thought it would be important to explain more about our dogs and the...
J doesn't know it, but we're in the market for a new vacuum cleaner. We currently have a Rainbow vacuum cleaner that we purchased secondhand on Craigslist nearly 10 years ago. It's great, fantastic actually, but it's a beast to lug around and I'm looking for something...
It's hard to believe that the year is almost over. The other day, I attended the grand opening of a new local pet store and I had a blast walking around and checking out all of the new products. It was fun learning why the owners chose each brand/product for their...
DepositPhoto/Artranq I love this time of year because it’s suddenly okay to talk about our actual experiences with the paranormal. Mostly, I roll my eyes at the ghost hunter shows or get excited about the latest Paranormal Activity movie. But I rarely admit that I...
We have cameras all around our house. The cameras aren’t for security; we invested in the hardware so that we (by we, I mean me) can keep an eye on the dogs. We started with two cameras. When we switched to a new company for security, they added two...
I love makeup. I was a loyal Avon customer since my pre-teens. The Avon Lady was a common thing in our community and that's where I got my nail polish and, when I became old enough, my first lip tints (lip conditioner with a hint of color). When my mother approved...
Do dog DNA tests really work? This is the question I've been trying to answer for years. I've had my dogs DNA tested three times now. THREE TIMES! Why so many? Because I wasn't 100% certain so I tested my dogs using three different companies and here is what I...
“Crossing any dog breed with a poodle is not a hybrid. It's a mixed breed. A hybrid is a cross of two species, as in horse with donkey (mule) or wolf with dog. The term hybrid is used to bamboozle hapless idiots into paying $1000s for a mutt.” This is an...
When it comes to dogs and thunderstorms, we have mixed reactions. Most of our dogs don't seem to notice the storm, but Rodrigo acts as if the world is coming to an end. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have storms in the spring and fall – thunderstorms...
Runyon Pet Beds by Brentwood Homes I am a sucker for dog beds and as a blogger, I receive opportunities to review dog beds all the time and it feeds an obsessio I have for dog beds – there are three in our living room, five in our home. Years ago, I was...
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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