Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
We’ve all heard of baby-proofing, the experience parents go through when they bring their children home and have to make the house as safe as possible. But did you know you should also be dog-proofing your home? Dogs need protection just like babies. Here are some easy ways to help keeps your four-legged pal safe …
I’ve only been a pet parent for four years and I’m proud to say I haven’t had too many pet parent fails. But, as other dog owners will tell you, life is not entirely smooth sailing when you have a dog. Mistakes are made and accidents happen. Read on for my worst dog mom moment …
Okay, I’m a day late, but still. As someone who tries to live the most eco-friendly life possible, I appreciate how Earth Day (hopefully) makes more people sit up and take notice of the carbon footprint they leave. As a pet owner, it’s also important for me to help my dog, Socks, be as eco-friendly …
Back in December, I took a Pet CPR class. This was something I’d been thinking about doing for a long time, especially after I adopted Socks. I knew very little about pet cpr and realized that if Socks started choking or became injured, I had no idea what to do aside from rushing him to …
November’s here and there’s a nice chill in the air (well, not if you live in Phoenix). With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, now is a good time to go over some tips for making sure your dog enjoys Thanksgiving just as much as you do.
Recently I read Amanda’s tribute to her dog Wynston on one of my favorite dog blogs, Dog Mom Days. One part of the letter interested me in particular. The part where she mentions that someone told her she has an “unhealthy relationship” with her dog. This struck a chord with me and I wanted to …
Going on vacation is stressful enough, but bringing your dog along can up the stress factor even more. Since I adopted Socks, I’ve taken him on several out-of-town trips and they’ve all gone smoothly. Why? Because I prep. The best way to reduce stress for you and your dog is by planning ahead. Here are …
Maybe you’ve just welcomed a new furry friend to the family. Maybe you’d like to teach your dog some new tricks. Whatever the case may be, training a dog can be a sometimes-frustrating, often-tricky, yet ultimately-rewarding experience. Here are some tips to help anyone training their dog.
When I first adopted Socks, I had visions of us visiting the dog park once a week and stopping to greet all our furry neighbors on each walk. Then reality crushed my dreams on his second day home. We were on our morning walk, our next-door-neighbor approached with her dog, saying, “Let’s let them sniff,” …
Maybe your pooch decides to roll in cow manure during a walk one day. Or maybe she dashes outside after a rain storm and rolls in all the muddy puddles. Maybe you start to notice a nasty stench and realize it’s coming from your favorite four-legged pal. Whatever the reason, eventually, every dog needs a …