Adventures in Petsitting Issue 98 • Travel • by Jane Thomas The Third MabelMabel, from the Latin for ‘lovable,’ proves to be the perfect name. By Jane Thomas My first Mabel was over ten years ago, 140lbs of lolloping Saint Bernard convinced she was a lapdog. She cried the first night when I closed the…
Columbia, South Carolina Issue 98 • Travel • by Robin Tierney By Robin Tierney Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, beckons “come” to dog lovers with dozens of memorable places to stroll amid beauty and peace. All will make you smile, and one may also make you cry. With so many choices, let’s leash up…
Stars of Social Media Issue 98 • Feature • by Elise Phillips Margulis The Ruff and Puff Dog Daycare School Bus Takes Clients to a Private Dog Park By Elise Phillips Margulis Its social media audience loves seeing the cuties’ antics on the bus and in the park. Denzel Morrison, owner of Ruff and Puff,…
Brooke Shields Issue 98 • Feature • by Susan Sims Interview with Publisher, Susan Sims Brooke Shields is Brand Officer for Prospect Pet. Fresh off the release of her best-selling book Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old and the launch of her age-positive haircare brand Commence, Brooke is expanding her mission into a…
All Paws Lead to Carlsbad Issue 98 • Feature • by Susan Sims Carlsbad captures the essence of the Southern California lifestyle – laid-back, sun-soaked and effortlessly inviting. By Susan Sims, Publisher FIDO Friendly Magazine My husband Greg and I took a week to visit Carlsbad, California with our dog, Honey by our side. It…
To Change Your Dog’s Behavior, Plan Ahead Skip to content If you are frustrated with your dog’s behavior in any given situation, the time and place to begin teaching an alternative behavior is NOT during THAT situation. Planning ahead is important to modifying your pet’s behavior and the underlying emotions associated with, even causing, the…
Sweet Boy – CA Meet adoptable deaf, 10 month old puppy Sweet Boy who is looking for a loving forever home with someone who will cherish him, make daily positive reinforcement training/socialization/enrichment a priority and always keep him safe. From his shelter advocate: Sweet Boy is a 10-month-old pittie/lab mix who truly lives up to…
Jelly – PA Meet adoptable one year old deaf dog Jelly who is looking for a loving forever home with someone who will cherish her, become her new best friend and always keep her safe. From her rescue advocate: Jelly is a 1-year-old deaf pitty/Lab mix with the sweetest soul and a playful spirit! She’s…
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Border Collies are known for being the smartest dogs in the world, but all that brainpower comes with a few surprises. Whether you have one or are thinking about getting one, this breed is…
To you, home is a peaceful, safe haven. To your dog, it’s a battlefield of invisible enemies and suspicious objects that must be barked at, sniffed aggressively, or charged head-on at full speed. From harmless packages to fluttering curtains, your dog is constantly on high alert — ready to protect you from the most laughably…
