The American Kennel Club Guide Dedicated dog lovers tend to be very kind people. We share our hearts and homes (and for some lucky pups, even the foot of our beds) with our canine pals. Surely there is nothing wrong with sharing our favorite foods with them too, right? Not necessarily. Many of the foods, […]
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Providing your dog with a fulfilling life goes beyond necessities like food, water, and shelter. It involves enriching their daily routine with activities that promote mental and physical well-being. These engaging activities enhance your dog’s health and deepen your bond, transforming everyday interactions into opportunities for joy and connection. Stimulating your pup’s mind and body
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Whether you’ve had your best friend since they were a pup, or rescued them as a senior dog, the joys of seeing them grow older with you in a safe loving home is a journey that will be filled with lots of love, along with a few manageable challenges. What constitutes a senior dog? Well,
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Starting a digital nomad lifestyle with a senior dog presents a unique blend of freedom and challenges. This lifestyle provides unmatched flexibility and the delight of exploring new locales with your faithful companion. Nonetheless, it demands careful planning and consideration to guarantee that both you and your pet thrive in these conditions. In this article,
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Our most loyal friends tend to be of the four-legged variety. Dog lovers know that their pet’s energy, playfulness, loyalty, and sweet affection can add a loving dimension to their lives like no other. If your pooch is your best friend, you know the benefits of owning a dog. If you’re on the fence about
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Does your dog suddenly burst into a flurry of energy? It’s crazy time! Termed as the Zoomies, this behavior can occur whether your dog is young, old, and during daytime or night. Our Fancy, a long-hair Chihuahua, is turning 12 years old. She sleeps often during the day. But there are special moments when she
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Here at Good Old Doggie, we love our senior pets. That’s why we are excited to celebrate and support Adopt A Senior Pet Month once again this year. Adopt a Senior Pet Founded by the ASPCA and petfinder.com, November is designated as a time to raise awareness of senior pets as quality, loving, and loyal
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I spent hours researching the best homemade dog food recipes that are safe, healthy, and vet-approved. Damneddelicious.net rose to the top of the list for several reasons. I love that they provide mix and match recipes, based on the guidelines from dog nutrition experts, balanceit.com, which includes necessary percentages of protein, veggies, and fruit, based
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American Kennel Club knows that dogs have fun! AKC continues to research the behaviors of these enduring canines. We all know dogs we describe as amusing, entertaining, or downright hilarious. Dogs can make us laugh. But do dogs have a sense of humor? Do they know they’re being funny? Do canines find things amusing? Do
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We can never get enough fun facts about dogs! Here are 10 interesting ones you may not have heard. 1. Dogs don’t feel guilt Researchers found those puppy dog eyes are not a sign of guilt. In fact, they are just the way we interpret a dog’s reaction to being scolded. 2. Dogs have great
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Did you know? Snuggling with your dogs can be as rewarding for you as it is for them! Now there are some exceptions which I will cover in a minute. But in general, you and your pups will both reap amazing benefits from warm, comfy cuddles in bed. Warmth, security, protection, stress, and depression relief,
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I have brain cancer. The kind that doesn’t go away. It’s called Glioblastoma or GBM. Despite the variety of modern therapies against GBM, it is still a deadly disease with an extremely poor prognosis. Most people don’t live much past six months to a year. In other words, at having it for 19 months, I
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