Category Archives: Dog Accessories

Dealing With Canine Anxiety

Bigstock Photo
Bigstock Photo

Our friends at Women’s Health Magazine have come up with nine ways to help your anxious dog:

Spray Adaptil on the dog’s food. It simulates the pheromone mama dogs emit when their dogs are nursing.

Try a Thundershirt, which basically swaddles your dog to help him or her deal with thunderstorms, fireworks, etc.

Provide basic support, like belly rubs, treats, and snuggles. Continue reading Dealing With Canine Anxiety

AKC Museum of the Dog Store

Bulldog Butler Tray

Every once in a while, I make a post about goings-on at the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City. What I didn’t know until recently is that they have an awesome museum store that you can access online if you can’t make it to the city so nice they named it twice.

They have holiday items, stationery, and dog toys, among other things. One of my favorites is pictured above and featured in the Home Decor section. It’s a needlepoint valet tray featuring a really cute Bulldog Butler. Continue reading AKC Museum of the Dog Store

Doggies Pride

From the Facebook page of Free Mom Hugs Ohio
From the Facebook page of Free Mom Hugs Ohio

June is Pride Month, when we celebrate our LGBTQ+ friends and family. I love this picture from Free Mom Hugs Ohio.

For those who don’t know, many people are shunned by their families when they reveal their sexual orientation or gender identity. Free Mom Hugs goes to Pride parades and other events to give some love to those who have been separated from their birth parents. It’s a great organization!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!