One of my biggest struggles with getting a new puppy was keeping my home fresh and clean. It was a rough few months before Charley became bell/house trained and I spent many, many hours cleaning our floors. Was it worth it? Yes! But am I glad those days are behind me? Heck yes!
DIY Dog Gift Basket
Charley was born in December, so not only did we get to celebrate her first birthday this month, we’ll also get to celebrate our first holiday season with her at home! I can’t wait to dress her in a holiday sweater and give her all of her treats. I also always wrap up gifts for our dogs. They get so excited and enjoy opening up gifts just as much as we do…
Where to Find Best Priced Puppy Toys
When we brought our new puppy Charley home, there was a lot to figure out! It had been 10+ years since I last had a puppy, so bringing Charley home really felt like a completely new first time experience. Shortly before it was time to bring Charley home, I quickly panicked when I realized we didn’t have any of the “puppy essentials” like training pads, training treats, chew toys, etc…
Our Experience with Side by Side
Today I’m happy to share more information with those of you that have been following our journey to finding the right dog food for Charley! As mentioned in my previous post, we decided to give Side by Side food a try. For those wanting to learn more about the food and how Charley is liking it, this post is for you…
Choosing the Right Pet Food for Your New Puppy
As soon as I found out we were getting a new puppy, I began to do a ton of research. What type of food will she eat? What’s the best way to house train? What are the best chew toys for puppies? These were all questions that ran through my mind for weeks. Of all, the most important was food. I knew I wanted Charley to have a high-quality diet, especially while being a growing puppy…
How to Save Money While Preparing for a New Pet
Preparing for a new pet can be a lot of work, and even more so when you already have a full house! When we made the decision to get our new puppy, Charley, we knew it was going to be a lot of work since we already have 2 dogs at home, but we also knew we could handle it. Now we’ve got a full (dog) house of 3, and the humans are officially outnumbered by the dogs, but I wouldn’t have it any other way…
How to Keep Your (White) Home Clean with Pets
Call me crazy, but I have a white house with 3 dogs – one still being a puppy! I know you’re probably thinking who in their right mind would ever do such a thing, but before you go any further, let me assure you that it’s possible to have a white house, multiple dogs, and still keep things clean. It’s actually a lot easier…
Daily Wellness Tips for Dogs
My dogs mean the world to me, so I make sure to do everything possible to keep them healthy! Like us, dogs benefit greatly from daily exercise, healthy food, and the right supplements. Anything to help prolong their life and I’m all for it…
DIY Dog Treat & Leash Holder Tutorial
Believe me when I say I am NOT the crafty/DIY type AT ALL, but this was so easy and anyone could do it!! I love how this dog treat and leash holder turned out in our mud room entry way and even more so, how functional it is. Did I mention that dogs love it too!? Now they get treats more often since the treats are always in sight…
Why Your Pets Will Love Freshpet
When you love your pets and consider them part of your family, it’s only natural to feed them like family too. With so many pet foods out there, it’s hard to know which option is the best option for your pet. You can’t go wrong with cooking real food at home for your pets, but realistically speaking, not everyone has the time to do that. Allow me to introduce you to the next best thing…
Ways to Keep Your Dog Active This Summer
Understandably so, it can be hard to keep your dog active in the summer because of the heat, but I’m here to tell you how you can change that! These 5 ways to keep your dog active this summer will give your dog the exercise they crave and the movement they need without being miserable in the heat…
9 Natural Supplements for Pets
As pet owners, we all have one thing in common – we want our fur babies to live long and healthy lives! Providing natural supplements for pets is just as important as feeding them a healthy diet, but I had no idea so many different types of supplements to target specific functions (just like human supplements) existed for pets until recently…
