Puppy’s First Weeks at Home Havi and I bonded very early after coming home. The hand feeding, basic training, and lots of positive reinforcement worked beautifully. He slept on my bed in his soft sided kennel to ease his normal puppy anxiety. Within a few nights he was no longer whining. He was sleeping for […]
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Prepping for Puppy Part 2
For the weeks before bringing Havi home, I did several things differently than my last two dogs. Previously, both adoptions were sudden and unexpected. This time was different. I was preparing myself mentally and getting the house “puppy safe.” I had several weeks to plan. Really Educating Myself The first thing I did was watch […]
Strawberry Kisses for your furry Valentine with Chef Julie!
If you are running short on time but still want to make Valentine’s Day special for your furry friend, Chef Julie has a quick and easy recipe for Strawberry Kisses. Just four ingredients! Here’s what you need: 1 Banana1 Pint Fresh Strawberries1 Tablespoon of Honey12 oz Plain Yogurt Add all ingredients to blender and give […]
Preparing for a Puppy
by Dr. Sue Nielsen A new adventure is about to commence. In under two weeks, I will pick up my long-haired chihuahua puppy, Javier, AKA “Havi.” He will be my second chihuahua but my third dog. Previously, adopting a dog had been a spontaneous decision. However, this time, I am consciously preparing to be a […]
Tasty Tuesdays with Chef Julie
Nothing says lovin’ like dog biscuits in the oven! Especially on a chilly January day. Chances are you have all of these ingredients in the pantry. Check out this easy recipe for Rosemary Peanut Butter Crisps. Preheat oven to 300° One cup of organic whole wheat flour 2/3 of a cup of rolled oats, 1 […]
Year-round giving with DogPerfect
When a new pet retailer came to the Sarasota-Bradenton area you may have thought, “Wait, do we really need another pet supply store?” But this new breed of retail service offers much more than just food on the shelf. When you visit a a DogPerfect store, you’ll find not only toys, food and all things […]