The loss of your best friend is a painful day.
Anyone who is a dog lover knows that one day will come…. the day you have to say good bye to your best friend. I’ve been thinking a lot...
Northern Michigan is a dog’s paradise. Long time dog lover, rescuer and advocate Diane Hansell shares dog tips, health, food and fun info for you and your dog.
Up North Dog Blog
Get the most out of your summer dog walks.
I was walking my dog Pippa in downtown Petoskey and it was so fun… there were dogs everywhere. It’s been cool the past few days, but more warm weather...
It’s time to take your dog to the beach.
Summer is here and there is nothing more fun than taking your dog to the beach….IF they are a swimmer and IF they are social. Those are big IFs...
Your dogs and the 4th of July… how to keep them safe and calm.
It’s that time of year….. the 4th of July. I’m pretty lucky. Neither of my dogs are very reactive to fireworks. They bark some but don’t show any signs...
Dogs and “people food”…. knowing the difference is really the key.
I had a conversation with a friend the other day about dog food. They have a new dog and I said something about giving the dog a bite of...
Summer is here and it’s time to go dog camping!
Summer is here and that means camping! I love summer camping. It’s a great time to get away, enjoy the beauty of Michigan and spend time with my dogs....
When your best friend becomes your old friend… how do we keep them comfortable?
One of the hardest things in life is watching your once playful puppy become an old dog. I’m really struggling with my 13 year old Baxter. He’s always had...
15 Tips to Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy
Healthy dogs are happy dogs. And keeping your dog healthy and happy is easier today than ever. There are so many great products on the market and a lot...
What’s for dinner mom?
I have friends who have dogs that will eat anything…. anything. And that means some things they shouldn’t including the bathroom trash. But not mine. I have two of...
The snow is gone… so that means ticks.
This past weekend was so wonderful! I hope you found your walking shoes and got to take your dog for a long walk. Saturday was just perfect! All I...