Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Pampered Pooch...Hot and Cold

We came across a great idea for our senior pets the other day that would be especially 'cool' in a warm way in Winter or on those damp and chilly days. Toss your dog's blanket or even a towel in the dryer for a few minutes on warm, then drape it over them and enjoy some snuggle time with your pet. Imagine how comforting this would be for older dogs with arthritic joints. At age 7,  Astrid is still free from joint problems but she was a willing model for this idea.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Pampered Pooch - Something Scent-sational

We (maybe you too?) often wonder what we can do to pamper our dogs a little more. Maybe we already take nice long walks but we feel...and no doubt our dog feels and senses it...that we could walk the same path we always take in our sleep. Possibly you think along the same lines as we did...what is wrong with being predictable. We know the route and the dogs and people we will meet along the way. No surprises there! Maybe that's why our dog yawns when we do the same old tricks in the same old room of the house and then take a walk on our same old path.


To give our dog some new excitement in life we don't have to change our schedule or even learn new tricks. Walking the sidewalk on the other side of the street will bring all new scents and a different perspective. So will practicing 'tricks' and behaviors in different rooms of the house. Anything just a little different will be 'scent-sational' for the dog and their person.