Good, Better, Best options for car safety when traveling with your dog! Any time you travel with your dog there is a chance of an accident and even a fender bender with your dog in the car can turn into tragedy. Dogs do not have the ability to process as fast as humans and in an accident they will react before thinking (okay some humans are the same). There was a fender bender on the highway a decade ago in my town and the owner had their beloved dog in the backseat with the

Owning a dog boarding business in my home and being a light sleeper DOES NOT mix well. Sleep is my very favorite time of day and I’m a mess without it. So, for me sleep is a coveted quiet time where I can refresh and start the day in a happy mood. To get to that much needed state I have three things I will not live without! First, is my Loop Earplugs! These babies bring the noise level down to 16 SNR (quiet) and allow me to sleep. The actual loop part sticks nicely in the cav

Boarding your dog is hard! They’re family and honestly the best kind of family. They never talk back, they love unconditionally, and they’re always there for you. You want what’s best for them but where do you even start? Start a month or two ahead. As soon as you know the trip is coming start trying to find the right place for your dog! Finding the right fit is imperative! Set up multiple meet and greets at different places. There are three main setups for kennels: Standard

Half my home belongs to dog products. Boarding comes with extras I never thought about prior to starting. There’s the piles of towels, bowls, blankets, toys in every nook and cranny; it gets overwhelming fast! Since I board the dogs in my home, my space is their space and we must co-exist. Storage is key! For toys I’ve learned the plastic recycling bins meant to sort your recycling actually make great storage for toys both inside and out! You can easily hose them down and you

There have been a lot of duds in the dog toy world! Things that either did not hold up or just did not do what I needed them to do. That’s life right? So, what were the ones I absolutely loved? Let’s dive in! Number one on the list goes to Chuck-It! I cannot throw a ball super far and the Chuck-It Ball Launcher is a game changer for solving that problem and hours of fun either Fido! Bonus, you do not have to actually touch the slobber covered ball, simply pick it up with the

Build the life you want! How many times have we heard that in this lifetime? Easier said than done, right? A year ago (almost), I quit my day job as a social worker. This is a career path I’d been building for nearly 20 years and it was time to walk away. The stress of seeing what the world does to fellow humans and the constant paperwork, changes, and responsibilities were just too much. It was a side of humanity I could no longer watch on a daily basis and keep my humanity.

How I live with forty paws, ten wet noses, and a chorus of woofs…and keep my sanity! Dog boarding isn’t for everyone! Many of my friends and family are often heard saying “I don’t know how you do it” or “is she crazy”. I have 10 dogs living in my home on constant rotation, I can definitely see where that’s not normal! There are definitely items I have learned that help! Putting them in order is the hard part. Which is most important, who knows, but let’s go over the items I c

Dog boarding isn’t for everyone! Many of my friends and family are often heard saying “I don’t know how you do it” or “is she crazy”. I have 10 dogs living in my home on constant rotation, I can definitely see where that’s not normal! There are definitely items I have learned that help! Putting them in order is the hard part. Which is most important, who knows, but let’s go over the items I can’t live without! I can’t emphasize how hard it was to decide where to start :) Alex

Running a dog boarding facility out of my home means I have to be extra conscious of keeping it clean to ensure it doesn’t smell like dogs when people enter. My greatest fear is people turning their noses up when they enter! With multiple dogs I have to stay on top of it! #ad First and foremost you DO NOT want soft surfaces with dogs unless they can be cleaned! This means carpet is your enemy. Couches (unless leather) are also not your friend. But who wants to go out and buy

Boarding your dog for the first time is scary! It all starts with picking the right place for your dog. The number of questions that run through your mind can make you feel crazy and overprotective but you’re not, you are a good pet parent making an important decision! Things to consider: Do they get along with other dogs? Do they need special attention and care? Will they get enough exercise? Will they get too much? Can they jump fences? Is the place licensed and insured? Ar

Traveling with your dog can be a relaxing, fun way for you to see the States! Everyone has somewhere they have wanted to go but did not want to go alone. Why not take your best friend along with you? With a little planning it can be an enjoyable experience. But where do you even start? For those who do not feel like reading the entire post, here is a link to the products: https://amzn.to/4x0astH #ad Safety first, Always! A dog safety belt or crate for the car come first. No o