Purple and Paws Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
For most of us, summer signals the start of lazy days by the pool, vacations, and barbecues. But for dog owners, summer can be a tricky time of year. We don’t want to keep our dogs cooped up inside all day but taking them outside can raise their chances of heat stroke. Here are five …
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 …
I don’t know about your dog, but Socks has a lot of toys. Some he inherited from my family’s previous two dogs and others I’ve bought for him over the years even though he doesn’t need any more. One of these days I’m going to do a purge and rid the house of the excess …
Every Saturday I whip up a batch of homemade dog treats Socks can enjoy at lunchtime for the next seven days. These treats are great because they last a week and you don’t need to keep them in the fridge. Buy a pretty dog treat container like I did and spoil your pooch every week …
Back at the beginning of March, I stumbled across Far Fetched Apparel and immediately ordered three shirts from their website. Read on for my review of their t-shirts!
Every dog has his or her quirks. Some dogs hate vacuums while others don’t mind them; some dogs love full-body massages and others can’t stand them. Today I’m going to talk about Socks’ main quirks. They are:
As I’ve mentioned quite a few times on this site, I live in Phoenix, AZ. It’s a great city with a lot of wildlife. Wildlife that includes coyotes. Me and Socks see them everywhere, which means other dog owners see them everywhere. Maybe you’re lucky enough not to live in an area that has coyotes …
Now that I’m a dog owner, I notice a lot more things about the world in regards to dogs and most of these things annoy me. They include:
Or so the shirt I ordered from FarFetched Apparel a few weeks ago says. Hey, it sounds better than “dog hair everywhere” which is a mantra for most dog owners, I’m sure.
Adopting a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience. One day, I hope to adopt a lot more dogs, specifically senior ones who have been abandoned by their owners just because they’ve gotten old.