Blog — Writer_Kathryn_Minniti

What Dog Walkers Wished You Knew In a perfect world, you don’t have to leave your dog go to work every day. You can stay home, go on walks and live the life of a dog. If that sounds nice, your dream is probably similar to mine, in which we can become a stay-at-home dog mom (or parent). Sigh. Unfortunately, our dream of lounging with our furry friend will have to be put on hold because we need money! I need that paycheck to be able to afford my girl, Mia's food, toys, and vet visits. How can I treat...

Howliday Dog Gift Ideas For all of the people in the world who love their dogs as much as I do, get them a gift this holiday season they will never fur-get. Well, until the mailman comes. I have gathered over 10 holiday gift ideas in five different categories for those looking for some inspiration!   Pajama Sets Pet and human matching pajamas. I REPEAT PET AND HUMAN MATCHING PJS! If my dog allowed me to put her in clothing, you bet she would get this in her stocking this year. I found matching sets at Target for everyone from...

Happy Howl’oween Halloween is right around the corner, which means time is ticking for your pet's costume! Surprise your trick or treaters this Halloween with your dog dressed to impress. Looking for some inspiration? Check out my pet friends below! First in line is Bodhi, and this roaring costume is from Amazon. Or if your pet is from royalty, check out Abe, King of the Dog Park. A costume like his can be found at Petco. I won’t forget about the ladies either. Check out Lucy in her BEEautiful costume. Find Lucy’s Bee costume at Petsmart. Here are some similar...

Bark To School I was running some errands over the weekend and felt a bit nostalgic when I walked past the school supply section. The colorful pens, notebooks, and folders reminded me of my days of back-to-school shopping. Now that kids are returning to their classrooms or to their home-schooled itineraries, it made me think – would you rather be homeschooled or attend a private/public school? Would you answer the same for your fur-baby? I interviewed people in the Chicagoland area to explore the reasons why people self-train (“homeschool”) their dogs or enroll them in puppy classes.   Self-Training Flexible...

Seven Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool this Summer Summer is finally here Chicago! Bring on the pool days, cold treats, and time spent outdoors. As we are getting hit with the summer heat, it is important to remember that our dogs cannot swap out their fur coats for summer attire. Dogs can easily overheat and become in serious danger if they are left in the heat for too long. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of an overheated dog and take further precautions to avoid injury. Here are seven ways to keep your dog cool this summer:...