Why I Keep a Tick Spray in My Grooming Kit Year-Round
I run a mobile dog-grooming van along the Gulf Coast, and ticks are part of the job for at least 8 months out of the year. Some dogs come in…[...]
How I Handle Ant Bites on Dogs Before They Turn Serious
I run a small mobile dog grooming setup along the Gulf Coast, and ant bites are something I deal with every warm season. Dogs stick their noses into fire ant…[...]
Why I Check Every Dog for Foxtails After a Walk
I run a small mobile dog grooming van along the dry backroads and suburban trails outside central California, and foxtails are one of the few things that still make me…[...]
Are Conkers Poisonous to Dogs and What I’ve Seen Firsthand
I run a small dog-walking and pet-sitting service in a leafy neighborhood where horse chestnut trees line most streets. Every autumn, I see the same pattern repeat itself. Dogs sniff,…[...]
Are Horse Chestnuts Safe for Dogs? What I’ve Seen Firsthand
I run a small dog boarding setup out of my home, and every autumn I brace for the same issue. Horse chestnuts start dropping, dogs get curious, and owners don’t…[...]
Can Dogs Eat Asparagus Without Trouble?
I run a small home-based dog boarding setup, and over the years, I’ve seen just about every kind of snack question come through my door. One that pops up more…[...]
Are Jasmine Plants Poisonous to Dogs? What I’ve Seen in Real Yards
I run a small backyard plant nursery and do on-site garden setups for dog owners, so this question comes up more often than you might think. I’ve walked into plenty…[...]
How I Sketch and Refine a Cocker Spaniel on Paper
I’ve spent years sketching dogs for clients who want portraits that actually feel like their pets, and the cocker spaniel has always been one of the trickier breeds for me.…[...]
Getting a Dog to Walk Beside You Without the Tug-of-War
I run a small dog training service out of a converted garage behind my house, and I spend a good chunk of my week working with dogs that turn every…[...]
Can Dogs Eat Catnip? What I’ve Seen in Real Homes
I run a small in-home pet sitting service, and over the past few years, I’ve cared for dozens of dogs who live alongside cats. That means catnip shows up more…[...]
