Author: JJ Keeler
5 Summer Plans For Dogs During This Pandemic
Dear Diary, I think this summer might be a little bit different than it’s been in the past. Things aren’t back to normal entirely, but real life feels closer each day. Even so, it’s been three months since I’ve seen my friends: I got 99 problems and the dog park is one of them. So, since that might not be part of my summer plans, I’ve decided to create my own fun. Here is what … Continue reading “5 Summer Plans For Dogs During This Pandemic”
Taking Your Dog on a Road Trip
The open highway. A blaring stereo. Bags of junk food in the backseat. Nothing says summer like a road trip. But what happens when your four wheels include four-legs? What happens when Rover or Fido calls shotgun in your Honda? What happens when pit stops turn into potty breaks? Taking a dog on a road trip (or any trip for that matter) requires a plan. So, before your pack your pet’s “doggie bag” and hit … Continue reading “Taking Your Dog on a Road Trip”
Things I Like To Try When My Owner Walks Me Outside Again
Dear Diary, Have you noticed an unsettling trend lately? I know I have. Our owners aren’t taking us for as many walks as they were. Instead, they’re going out to sit on patios and drink coffee with their two-legged friends, they’re walking into grocery stores, they’re headed to salons to get their fur cut. Some are even leaving each morning…..and not returning for eight hours. Eight hours! That’s 56 hours to us. We knew it … Continue reading “Things I Like To Try When My Owner Walks Me Outside Again”
Adjusting Your New Puppy to a Post-Covid Life
Many families are exiting isolation with a new puppy in tow; in fact, pet adoptions skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic. Of course, this is wonderful: empty animal shelters are always a welcome sight. But life restarting complicates things – going back to work means going for hours without seeing your furry friend. This might be hard on you – most of us probably prefer a cuddle session with our dogs to a day at the … Continue reading “Adjusting Your New Puppy to a Post-Covid Life”
Avoiding a Hairy Situation: Getting Your Dog Groomed Safely During a Pandemic
Dog groomers in many states are once again open for business and that means people are flocking to them in droves. Many dogs are in dire need of professional help, their fur long, matted, and dirty. It’s not just you who is rocking a new quarantine look: even your mutt has developed a mullet. But, as groomers open their doors and turn on their clippers, the risk becomes more of a thing – where there … Continue reading “Avoiding a Hairy Situation: Getting Your Dog Groomed Safely During a Pandemic”
