Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
Going on vacation is stressful enough, but bringing your dog along can up the stress factor even more. Since I adopted Socks, I’ve taken him on several out-of-town trips and they’ve all gone smoothly. Why? Because I prep. The best way to reduce stress for you and your dog is by planning ahead. Here are …
A few weeks ago, Socks and I escaped the triple-digit heat here in Phoenix and went up to Pinetop-Lakeside with my parents. We stayed in a lovely little cabin in the woods, and Socks enjoyed chasing squirrels, sniffing pine cones, and lounging on our porch. Before that trip, I’d never taken Socks into the woods …
Summertime means heat which means us humans gravitate towards water, and we usually bring our dogs along. Water safety for children is a big deal but did you also ever consider how to keep your dog safe around water? Here are some essential dog water safety tips to keep in mind this summer.
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is officially here. For a lot of people, summer = road trips. But more and more pet owners are deciding to take their dogs on the road with them. So before you stuff the trunk to the brim and fill up the gas tank, keep in …
Years ago when my family’s mutt and Jack Russell were still alive, we’d take road trips to San Diego and never once did we consider bringing the dogs (to be fair, my dad did suggest it a few times but my sister and I were not thrilled about the prospect of entertaining Misty and Patch …
Living in Arizona means most months of the year (minus the blazing hot summer) I can go for a hike with Socks whenever I want. But taking him along isn’t a last-minute, spur-of-the-moment decision. Just like humans, dogs need hiking supplies, too. Here’s everything you need to take on a hike with your dog.
While there are many benefits to owning a dog, one of the downsides is how dirty your car can get. Drool, muddy paws, hair…anything and everything can and will appear in your vehicle. So how can you keep your car clean as a dog owner? Read on for some helpful tips and tricks.
I’m lucky enough to live half a mile from South Mountain Park, which is one of the biggest deserts in Phoenix. It’s full of trails that Socks and I love to explore. But walking your dog in the desert comes with a set of risks. Here are five tips for anyone who wants to start …
Before I had Socks, all three of my family’s dogs were not great car riders. Cleo, our first dog, was nervous in the car. Misty, our second dog, hated going in the car (and I can’t really blame her since pretty much the only times we put her in the car were when she had …