Dog Tales Blog

Spring is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to refresh the wardrobe. Put the chunky sweaters and flannel away. It’s time to bring out the fun colors and prints. The same goes for your pup, too! It’s time for them to get a new collar…

ST. PATRICK’S DAY TREATS NOW ON HAND When we say natural, we mean it. No green food dye here! Our green hues are as pure as the Emerald Isle herself. They come from a pinch of spinach powder. Our Lucky Shamruff Cookies (wheat-based) are just…

A few days ago, I read an article about a 7-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, named Emma Mertens.  On January 23, Emma was diagnosed with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare, inoperable brain tumor.  According to the Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Resource Network, DIPGs typically…

Recently, I had the opportunity to work on a commercial shoot in Manhattan with a lovely dog who had been flown in from overseas. I had two days to work with him before the three-day shoot. The dog is a celebrity in his country so…

Herding is the act of grouping livestock animals, keeping the group together and/or moving an animal or group from one location to another.  It is an exciting sport for dogs and their owners alike.  If you are the proud owner of one of the 56…

Stop by the bakery and take your pup’s Valentine’s Day to the next level. Our pastry cases are full of edible gifts that will safely indulge your dog. We’ve got adorable cookies, droolicious cakes, and Pupcakes, of course. No matter what you choose for your…

Another Saturday, another agility trial.  This one was very close to our home, so we were able to sleep in until 7:00 a.m.  We’re usually up at 5 a.m. on agility days, so this was a real treat.  We got to the trial at 8:30. …

If you’ve ever been to Disney World, you’ll understand how exciting it is for your dog to visit a doggy bakery.  I recently took my dogs to the Three Dog Bakery in St. Petersburg, Florida.  We felt welcome from the moment we walked in.  The…

  Most dogs like to go on car rides, but how can you keep them safe while traveling? Whether Buster is a 120 pound Great Dane or a 5 pound Chihuahua, there are many options to ensure everyone’s safety. Not every option is right for…

Yet another eventful month chez Chester.  We decorated the house with lights and trinkets.  The twerp and I were allowed to help with the decorations. Well, not so much “allowed” as we would’ve liked, however, we did help.  Okay, not so much “help” either.  Let’s…

As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, dogs are able to read and interpret human body language and facial expressions really well.  But can humans understand their dogs?  Study your dog’s behavior. Pay close attention. Learn to read what he’s trying to tell you. You don’t…

Do you love the outdoors? Did you get a dog to go swimming with? Does it seem like your four-legged friend doesn’t like water? Well, fear not, it is possible to help him learn to love the water as much as you do – unless…