Choosing the right chew toys for your dog can be a challenge. Every dog is a little different. Every vet has a different recommendation. So here’s my two cents based on my personal experience with two power chewers: Nylabone – I’ve always used Nylabones and can’t say I’ve ever had a real problem with them in general. Nylabones, like many products, come in vary degrees of toughness (and safety, in my opinion – more on that below). In my house, we are pretty solidly “power chew” only. One of the complaints I’ve heard about Nylabones is that they are too hard, unnatural, and can break a dog’s tee ..read more

As summer draws to a close, I’ve been thinking about the number of conversations I had over the last few months with clients about options for their dog(s) when they go out of town. And I’ve been frustrated by the number of judgmental comments that have come with those discussions (either with clients or seen online from others).  There are folks who cannot believe owners would choose to leave their dogs in a boarding facility and typically refer to it as “doggie jail.”  There are others who cannot believe an owner would trust a stranger to come into their home while they are away to care for ..read more