Dog Bonds

Our homes deserve a second look when a dog lives there too.

Adding a second dog, or even a third, deserves more thought than the adorable photo usually allows.

Remy has many wonderful qualities. Calmly welcoming the vacuum is not, at this exact moment, one of them. If you have met Remy, you know I am completely in love with him. You may also know, as my friend Claudia has lovingly pointed out, that I am not always the strictest disciplinarian. I see his little face, his personality, his very clear opinions about how the world should operate, and I tend to...

Moving day? Help your dog feel secure

Every year at Pampered Paws, our dog spa morning for clients, friends, and their four-legged companions, there is a moment when I stop what I’m doing and take it all in.

Here are 5 things dogs know to avoid, whether we notice it in the moment or not.

There’s a reason the bond we share with our dogs feels so big, even when they’re just curled up at our feet. They’re not just beside us for the milestones. They’re there for ordinary days too. The ones we forget to photograph, the in-between moments that shape our lives more than we realize.

You don’t need to wait for a serious issue to make your home more comfortable for your dog. Small changes can transform how your dog moves, rests, and connects with you.

This summer, consider exploring a new skill or activity with your dog just for the fun of it.

As we head into the season of celebrating moms, dads, and all the forms of family that shape our lives, I’ve been thinking about one particular title I hold dear: Dog Parent.