Monday Rufferences & Resources

Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Resources, a round-up of pet news and tips this week.My daughter Kate brought this to my attention, and I must admit I’m having fun feeding and watching Googley, my new pet “hamster.” Try out this fun new google...

What color is your dog?

Yesterday I was pulling into the mall parking lot, and I saw a huge trailer parked there, with pictures of dogs on the sides.Naturally that caught my attention. Then I realized that the trailer was advertising a new book, What Color is Your Dog. (Kennel Club Books,...

How to Brush your Dog’s Teeth

Your veterinarian probably tells you to brush your dog’s teeth. I know–if you’re like me, it’s hard enough to remind your kids to brush their teeth. With all we have to fit in a day, brushing a dog’s teeth may be the last thing we can...

My Pet Mom Mistakes

Most pet parents have been there. We do our best training and raising our furry charges, but then we look back and realize there were things we could have done differently. Okay; could have done better.My dog Kelly is 7 years old now. She’s mature, set in her...

Should I Relax, or be Productive?

“What did you accomplish this weekend?”I hear that question almost as much as I ask it. Did I have a productive weekend, I wonder? And why is it I feel that I have to have accomplished a great deal not only during the week, but also on Saturday and Sunday?...