Archive for the 'Thoughts on Life with Dogs ' Category

Benefits of Swimming: Young & Old Dogs

Benefits of Swimming: Young & Old Dogs

Why Swimming Rocks During The Winter: I know I have been a broken record when it comes to winter activities but I’m now taking both the doxies to a swim facility for dogs once a week. I don’t know why...

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Wordless Wednesday: Rope Tug Toys

Wordless Wednesday: Rope Tug Toys

Walter needed to tug a little on Sunday as it was raining so we immediately grabbed this awesome fleece tug a friend gave us! I wanted to share a “how to” post I found. This one is written by “Dalmatian...

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Darwin’s: We love Lamb!

Darwin’s: We love Lamb!

Top reasons to consider feeding Lamb to your dog Thank you Darwin’s! #sponsored Disclaimer: We received Lamb from Darwin’s as part of their blogger program in exchange for an honest review.  I only share information about products that I believe in...

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Snuffle Mat: Time to Hunt

Snuffle Mat: Time to Hunt

I didn’t even have time to put the mat on the floor before Walter jumped onto the chair to start hunting! Good grief! Training tools is the theme for this week’s Positive Training hop. I’m focusing on training “calm” behavior...

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Top Five Reasons Crate Training Works For Us

Top Five Reasons Crate Training Works For Us

What! I love my crate! Top Five Reasons Why Crate Training is Essential:  I was inspired to write this because today the handyman came over to help me fix our upstairs toilet. All three dogs typically get crated behind a...

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The Trench Coat: Winter Is Here To Stay

The Trench Coat: Winter Is Here To Stay

Trench Coat: SAVING Shermie this winter My Life With Dogs PDX received the Trench Coat for an honest review.  We did not receive monetary compensation to review/promote this product.  We only accept products that we use ourselves, believe our readers...

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Positive Dog Training: Look At Me Games

Positive Dog Training: Look At Me Games

“Look at me” is our favorite training game! So between Walter and Shermie, both reactive on leash, we play look at me games or “Auto-Focus Games”. There are a few games we play every day for a few minutes and...

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Pet Insurance: Why You Need It

Pet Insurance: Why You Need It

This is a New Year’s Resolutions post – I highly recommend pet insurance for anyone that lives with companion animals. Put this on your list for 2017. Why is this important? If you live with an animal, health and wellness...

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The Holidays, Stress & Probiotics for Animals

The Holidays, Stress & Probiotics for Animals

    #ad Remember! All my readers can receive 10% off by using this coupon code-mylifewdogs when you check out. (I do get a few pennies if you buy something from Imagilin).  Holiday Stress and Probiotics!  The holidays present a lot of stress...

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Thankful for Chewy During The Holidays

Thankful for Chewy During The Holidays

#ad I’m so excited to post this Chewy review as it’s part of a special Wellness campaign! This month Chewy is teaming up with WellPet for the “Give the Gift of Wellness” campaign. And for every Wellness product purchased through...

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