by Dr. Julie Buzby | Sep 6, 2024 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
An enlarged prostate in dogs is fairly common in male senior dogs. But how big a deal is it? Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains why an enlarged prostate typically points to one of three conditions, which have variable outlooks. Read on to learn about...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Sep 6, 2024 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
If you’ve found a new lump or bump on your dog, cyst vs. tumor may be the next question in your mind. How will you know the difference? And what might it mean for your dog? To help put your mind at ease, Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby breaks down how to...
by Maggie Marton | Aug 12, 2024 | Training
Here’s what you need–and what you definitely do NOT need–to train your dog with positive reinforcement! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. An important note before we get started: I do not recommend aversive tools. Ever. Inflicting pain is never...
by Maggie Marton | Jul 15, 2024 | Puppy Love: All about my dogs
Friday night, after the girls were down, I climbed under my weighted blanket with a glass of wine, Dogland (so, so good, btw), and Penny, who promptly fell asleep on my arm. She twitched a little as she snoozed, and when John walked through the bedroom on his way to...
by Maggie Marton | Jul 8, 2024 | OMD!
Have you ever wondered if your dog is judging you? Maybe you look over and your pup has one little eyebrow quirked up. (Lucas did that ALL the time!) Or maybe you feel like you and your dog are really attuned to one another’s behavior, so certainly your dog notices...
by Maggie Marton | Jun 24, 2024 | Products and Reviews
With the summer solstice a few days behind us, it’s officially time to pack up those pool bags with a pile of summer reads! And, lucky you, I have a bunch of recommendations for all kinds of readers. (: From the dozens of books I’ve finished recently, a few...
by Maggie Marton | May 14, 2024 | Holy Cat!
Without sacrificing cleanliness, style, or function. Recently, I chatted with a woman about my job writing about dogs, cats, and the pet industry. She said she loved animals, cats in particular, just not in her house. Why? Well, she said, she can’t stand the sight of...
by Maggie Marton | Apr 22, 2024 | Training
Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule of adopting a new dog? It’s a set of guidelines for transitioning a new dog into your home. Don’t let the words “rule” or “guidelines” trick you into thinking this is a hard-and-fast situation. Rather, I like to think of it more as a...
by Maggie Marton | Apr 8, 2024 | Training
It seems like an innocent enough question: Should I crate train my dog? Or is there another option? Well, do a deep dive into social media, and you’ll discover a lot of HOT opinions on this topic. But, you know me, so you know we’re going to tackle this logically and...
by Maggie Marton | Mar 25, 2024 | Training
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? You’re heading out to a restaurant to meet some friends. You’re on the phone with your mom talking over the plans and you accidentally say, “We’re going to grab dinner.” At the word “dinner,” your dog leaps to her feet and...
