How To Live With A High Energy Dog

Many of the pictures I post of Abby happened to be of her sleeping the day away, but what I failed to mention is that my sweet Abby is a high energy dog, and in order to get her tired I have to do different things.  Ironic, after my Alex was gone, I was seriously…

Dog Walking And Really Cold Weather

I love to walk, that is no surprise to those who know me, but when the weather gets really cold I keep in mind, and you should too, the following: Puppies and senior dogs should take short walks If your dog is shivering, doesn’t want to leave the house, etc., this is a clue for…

Veterans Day 2017

Whether you are going to explore new places like Abby… Or making new friends, take a moment to remember this special day.  Thanks to all those who served and their families.

Bella, An Energetic Pit Mix

Alex, my 12 year-old pit mix, only started to settle down when she was about 10 years old.  Yes, you read that right, 10 years.  During those 10 years, I had to take Alex for long walks and get her to run a couple of times a week in order to keep my sanity.  The…

Burn Off Pent-Up Energy With A Backpack

If you happen to have a high-energy dog like Alex used to be, and nowadays Bella, you certainly have to look for ways to drain their energy.  In order to keep my sanity, I had to make sure that Alex walked, 1 – 1 1/2 hour twice a day, ran, twice a week, and do…