Thinking about a new dog? First impressions do matter.
One of the good things to come out of our new COVID life is…. many people are home and have had time to add a new dog to their...
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
Skunk!!!! It’s that up north dog thing.
It’s that time of year again. This morning, Heather came in to tell us the story of last night. She had just gone to bed when she smelled it…...
Ticks…. those unwanted summer visitors.
The weather has been great for dog walking. But with walks comes the risk of ticks. And all predictions are that this summer will be a busy summer for...
Leashing your dog shouldn’t be a controversy.
You have probably seen the story of the woman in Central Park who called the police on a man for insisting her dog be leashed. I am not going...
Is your dog ready for you to return to work?
One of the conversations I hear a lot of dog owners talking about is how happy their dogs are that they are home a lot now. Many of my...
Can your dog get coronavirus?
The news last week that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for coronavirus has made a lot of dog owners wonder about their pets. And the good...
What to do with the dog during social distancing.
These are stressful times. We’re all facing something we never have and it’s kind of scary. I’ve made sure to stock up on food and dog food. Treats too....
Treats….peanut butter and bacon all in one!
My dog loves treats. But not just any treat. Just like her food, she’s fairly particular with her treat choices. So when a friend shared this recipe with me…....
A poem for those who are feeling the loss of their loved pet.
It seems to be a sad week for a number of my friends. They have lost their long time fur friend. And I lost my cherished Baxter a few...
New dog friends…. hello pal.
Are you thinking about adding a new dog to your family? That’s a question that I am wrestling with right now. After the loss of Baxter a few weeks...