See the true cost of owning a dog -- in hard dollars. Plus, clever ways to save money on pet costs. Money-saving tips that you can use when you get a new puppy all the way through your dog's adult life. Getting a new dog soon? Start here to save big bucks!
Have a smelly dog? I had a stinky dog for awhile too -- until I figured out which home remedies actually worked (and which ones didn't). These are the best dog odor remedies to remove a lingering dog smell.
Looking for the best dog gifts for yourself or a fellow dog lover? Here are 30+ clever gifts for dog owners. Helpful dog Christmas gifts they'll really use! I know, because I've had dogs all my life, and I actually use every single one of these items and my dogs like 'em too.
Thinking of getting an orthopedic dog bed for your furbaby? I made my own no-sew cheap dog beds from memory foam for about half the price of buying new extra large dog beds. See how we created a separate dog mudroom area in our house (to keep the dirt and mud to a minimum inside) and how we made DIY dog beds ourselves to keep them comfortable in their new space.
We own 16 Kong toys (2 dogs). While dogs can have hours of fun trying to get the goodies out of their Kong toys, CLEANING them isn't quite so fun. Here's the easiest way how to clean Kong toys... all my best tips for cleaning Kong dog toys when there's food stuck inside!
The usual simple steps to crate training are practical and helpful -- but they overlook the day-to-day troubles that you're likely to face in the process of crate training a dog. Here are some important things I've learned about crate training dogs. I did it differently with my first dog (a Labrador) than I did with my second dog (a French Bulldog). See the 10 mistakes I've done when crate training dogs -- and how to avoid making those same mistakes.
I have 2 large dogs and they pretty much go wherever I go! I've whittled down my list of dog travel necessities to 7 dog car safety items and 7 clever dog travel accessories -- the most important things to pack for dog car travel, plus a few clever dog car accessories that you probably haven't thought of. These are the items that we take along whenever we're traveling with our dogs in the car. Perhaps you'll find them useful as well!
Looking for the best dog odor remover? I've had dogs all my life and have some great ideas for getting rid of that stinky dog smell -- both on the dog AND in your house! Don't have time to give your dog a bath? Want a quick fix to remove bad dog smell? Here's how I keep my dogs smelling fresh & clean without giving them a bath.
Ever use a dog dry shampoo? I tried it on my dog and... I like it! Here's my review of Fresh Dog Waterless Bath Foam Shampoo & Fresh Dog Dry Shampoo Powder.
I've tried dog mints in the past. They had no effect on my dog's bad breath. Those granules that you sprinkle on your dog's food are so darned expensive. So I decided to try doggie mouthwash; it's a drinking water additive. Dental Fresh got rid of my dog's fish breath once and for all!
