The Writer’s Dog Blog
How to Train your Cat to Walk on a Leash
Most cats I know do not like getting into their carrier. They also yowl and cry and thrash at the mere sight of a harness. Most cats don't like to walk on a leash. But most cats are not Maui. I recently met Maui at an adoption event. His cage was right next to where I...
Tha Ultimate Book on the Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip
Wouldn't a road trip be that much more fun with your faithful friend along? I think so! That's why I'm so excited to tell you about this new book by my good friends at Go Pet Friendly. Petey and Ernest are packing their suitcase for a trip. The Ultimate Pet Friendly...
Ernest Meets the Man, and Unconditional Love
One night last week we walked our golden retrievers past two kids riding their bikes on the other side of the street. A man stood on his porch watching over them. The little girl saw us and ran up to her dad and asked if she could pat the dogs. "You have to ask their...
No more fleas and ticks! Petey’s Seresto collar review #ChewyInfluencer
Let's see, Petey's at the door. What has he come home with? Seresto...seresto....seresto... Petey! Not the garden! Seresto...seresto...seresto Oh, Petey! Yup, Petey's digging up flowers and bringing home who-knows-what again! Whatever Petey brings...
How to Have a Dog-Friendly Vacation this Labor Day Weekend
With Labor Day weekend approaching, there's still time this summer to enjoy a great getaway or family vacation. And if the family includes a dog (or two or more!), it's easier than ever before to take them along--pet friendly businesses are more and more common. Your...
Chewy Pharmacy delivers! #ChewyInfluencer
Dr. Ike answers your questions about Chewy Pharmacy Dr. Ike is in. Hi, Dr. Ike here to tell you about a new service offered by Chewy.com. Did you know that there is a new way to get those all-important medications you need to put the wag back in your tail? It's...
Book Review and GIVEAWAY: God Needed a Puppy
Sometimes, the dog dies. That's the sad truth, in real life and in books. It's never easy to deal with, no matter what. But this lovely and beautifully-illustrated new book, God Needed a Puppy, is one way to help bring comfort to kids (and adults) who have lost...
A toy that promotes animal adoption
What if a stuffed toy was more than a stuffed toy? What if it contained a little lesson on compassion and animal rescue, too? Little Live Pet's Scruff-a-Luvs™ has recently been introduced at toy shows, and has been quite popular. According to news reports and...
A dog toy? No, a bird toy. #ChewyInfluencer
We review a lot of dog toys here, and occasionally a cat toy or two. But this BIRD TOY from Chewy.com was so adorable, we couldn't resist giving it a look. We don't have a bird to try this out at the moment, but based on our research about what birds like, the Super...
