5 Ways to Help Your Dog Stay Cool in the Summer

For most of us, summer signals the start of lazy days by the pool, vacations, and barbecues. But for dog owners, summer can be a tricky time of year. We don’t want to keep our dogs cooped up inside all day but taking them outside can raise their chances of heat stroke. Here are five …

Dog Toys I Would Like to Buy

I don’t know about your dog, but Socks has a lot of toys. Some he inherited from my family’s previous two dogs and others I’ve bought for him over the years even though he doesn’t need any more. One of these days I’m going to do a purge and rid the house of the excess …

Socks’ Favorite Dog Treats Recipe

Every Saturday I whip up a batch of homemade dog treats Socks can enjoy at lunchtime for the next seven days. These treats are great because they last a week and you don’t need to keep them in the fridge. Buy a pretty dog treat container like I did and spoil your pooch every week …

Socks’ Quirks

Every dog has his or her quirks. Some dogs hate vacuums while others don’t mind them; some dogs love full-body massages and others can’t stand them. Today I’m going to talk about Socks’ main quirks. They are:

Your Dog and Coyotes

As I’ve mentioned quite a few times on this site, I live in Phoenix, AZ. It’s a great city with a lot of wildlife. Wildlife that includes coyotes. Me and Socks see them everywhere, which means other dog owners see them everywhere. Maybe you’re lucky enough not to live in an area that has coyotes …