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We interviewed Tonia Bonello from Sydney Australia with Ruby, A.K.A. @RubyBTheCavoodle on Instagram! Tell us about Ruby! "She is full of energy and life and makes us smile every single day. We could imagine life without her. She’s very smart and knows the rules of the house and has a cheeky look when she’s about to do something she knows she shouldn’t be doing. She loves to steal socks to get us to chase her and her game always ends under a bed where we can’t reach her. We adore her.“   Who are you? What are you about!  “Normal two...

We interviewed Leanne & Tim from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with their pet Freya, A.K.A. @MY.FRIEND.FREYA on Instagram! Tell us about Freya! " Freya is a female Pitbull boxer (75% Pitbull, 25% boxer). She’s got the face, slim build, and energy of a boxer, with the height, raptor tail, and cuddly nature of a Pitbull. Because of her unique features, people assume she’s a boxer puppy. She was born May 18, 2018 on a farm outside Battleford, SK Canada. She’s smart, catches on to tricks quickly, and loves spending time with us.” Who are you? What are you about!  “We’re two working...

At-Home Dog Grooming During COVID-19 When times are trying, loyal canines can provide much-needed companionship. But current social distancing guidelines are changing the way we care for them.  For example, The Atlantic reports that professional groomers are temporarily discouraging dog owners from coming in. It seems that tight facility layouts can make it nearly impossible to maintain a safe degree of separation. In the era of COVID-19, are there easy at-home dog grooming tips for concerned pet parents? Fortunately, YES! Even if you’re staying closer to home, you can still keep Fido neat and clean. Read on for some helpful...

Stormy Day Dog Training Games Chicago certainly isn’t the only city to experience erratic weather patterns as winter releases its grip. All across the country, unexpected storms and downpours can abruptly strand your favorite pup indoors. If you live in the Windy City, canine boredom is easily remedied with a fun visit from our Sparky Steps team. But on the days you’re actually home with your pooch, don’t forget that you can also use inclement weather to your advantage. There are several easy reward-based dog training games that improve canine conduct, while strengthening your pet-human bond. Remember, a “reward” can...

We interviewed Skylar from Hagersville, Ontario, Canada with her pet Memphis, A.K.A. @Memphis_The_AmericanBulldog on Instagram! Tell us about Memphis! "Memphis is a 1.5-year-old American bulldog, he is an emotional support dog. Memphis loves being outdoors, hiking, and finding new trails to walk on. Memphis enjoys swimming and running around with his fur friends. After a long day of playing outside he loves to cuddle up on the couch with you and snuggle.” Who are you? What are you about!  “I am that “dog mom” Where did you meet? "I got Memphis almost 2 years ago when I started down my road...