Keeping Fido Healthy: Dangerous People Foods for Dogs

In our previous post, Feeding Fido: Safe People Food for Dogs, we gave a short list of what is -and is not- safe for your precious pooch to eat. This additional list of unsafe people foods for dogs is another quick reference of what to keep out of Fido’s reach. These foods can make your… Continue reading Keeping Fido Healthy: Dangerous People Foods for Dogs

Valentine's Day Dog Treats

I like to give all my friends a special treat so I gathered my buddies, Lulu, Buttercup and Hank to bake some fun dog treats to share at the dog park. This was super simple as it began as a box of Puppy Cake mix. I added a few special touches and hot diggity –… Continue reading Valentine's Day Dog Treats

How to Dog Proof Your Garden

There may still be snow on the ground here at When Pooch Comes to Shove headquarters but that doesn’t mean the gardening hasn’t begun. From yummy vegetable gardens to fabulous floral displays, the delicate little seedlings are being started. Nestled in the tiny greenhouses, soaking up sunshine from the warm indoors, each little guy will… Continue reading How to Dog Proof Your Garden

Dog Training Treat Options and Recipes

artolog / Foter / CC BY-NC Giving your dog different food treat rewards for good behavior is a fun and effective way of training. Using a variety of treats will also help keep your dog from getting bored, and keep him interested in training. Training treats are best if they are tempting and delicious, small… Continue reading Dog Training Treat Options and Recipes

Preparing Your Pets for Spring – The Clock is Ticking!!

Well the groundhog seen its shadow and the verdict is in.  SIX more weeks of Winter!! Forty two days or exactly 1008 hours before Spring makes its grand entrance. For pet owners that means we have 60,480 minutes to get our furry friends ready for warmer weather. The clock is ticking 3,628,800 seconds to go,… Continue reading Preparing Your Pets for Spring – The Clock is Ticking!!