Dog boots…. a how to without losing your mind.
Cold weather is here and that can make it tough for your dog to get enough exercise. You can bundle them up in a warm coat but their feet...
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
Dogs starting to run the house?
I am part of a number of Facebook dog groups and there were a lot of Christmas puppies. And as predicted, a few weeks after Christmas, many of those...
Winter playtime can be fun as long as you have the right coat.
Winter is here and with that comes the question…. does my dog need a coat? And the answer? It all depends on the dog. Dogs are just like people...
Getting ready for cold weather fun with the dogs.
It was a little late, but we finally had our first snow. It’s funny at my house… I have one dog that loves the snow. And one that gets...
Dogs and Halloween
Halloween is Sunday and it can be a fun day for your dog too. Pippa loves kids. So we always sit in our yard and hand out candy. We...
Halloween treats for the fur kids
Halloween is on the way, and I thought maybe this week, I’d share with you a great recipe for a Halloween dog treat. My dogs love these. They are...
Dogs love camping too!
My favorite time to camp is in the fall. It’s quieter, less buggy and sometimes… the colors are spectacular as far as you can see. So if you’re thinking...
Need exercise? Then get a dog.
Someone once told me, if you have trouble getting motivated to take a walk, get a dog. And it’s so true. Dog owners walk 22 minutes per day more...
Did you know Birch Sugar is deadly for dogs?
I am on a number of dog groups on Facebook. Normally, those groups are full of fun photos of dogs or people asking for advice about a product or...
How to be safe on the boat with your dog.
I love to be on the boat in the summer… and so do my dogs. It’s a full sensory experience for them. They love the smells, the wildlife to...