Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
Submissive Wetting and Why Dogs Pee When You Come Home
Does your dog whine, wiggle, and pee when you return home after a long day? Or does your dog pee when you pet him? Ever wonder why dogs pee when you come home? What’s a caring pet parent to do?
Thoughty Thursday: Feets, Don’t Fail Me Now!
Show your dog-matic purr-sonality with Tobi Levi designer shoes. A colleague sent me a link to the shoes above and now I lust after these designer dawg togs. Those who see me at public appearances know I love the unusual, the sparkly, the...
Woof Wednesday: Clueless Friends & Pet Book Launch
We love to talk about our cats and dogs, show off cute pictures and brag how smart and clever our pets are. Even when we complain about stepping barefoot on nasty hairballs or cleaning up puppy potty accidents, we do so with affection. But unless friends share our...
Tuesday Tips: Copyright, Pictures & Shocking Info
Thanks to my colleagues a the Cat Writers's Association for sharing information about the Righthaven Victims blog which explains how you can avoid being a victim of frivolous lawsuits. It includes definition of "fair use" so you have some guidance for your future...
Woof Wednesday: Water Works & Writing Ahead
It's only March but here in Texas we're already into the 70s. By July, temperatures will reach triple digits. I swear my GSD, the Magical-Dawg (above), must have Labrador in him because he loves water so much. He's already begun to stop by the outside faucets and...
Thoughtful Thursday: Miracle Survival, Million-$-Dog and More
Million dollar dog--oh, really?!Today’s blog is short and sweet—and sort of a mashup of a number of items that make you go, Holy Crappiocca! I had a migraine all day yesterday and about the only thing that helps is a nap with my fur-kids around me. But I had to work....
Woof Wednesday: Coyotes, Frisbees and Annoying Dogs
My Magical-Dawg loves to run. I’ve lost weight since we got him, just trying to keep up. We have 13+ acres in N Texas, most of it pasture...
Feline Friday: Cat New Year’s Resolutions
Feline Friday felicitations—and I hope your holiday week has been lovely. Oh, and Happy New Year! Are you getting all spiffed up for a...
Woof Wednesday: Doggy New Year’s Resolutions
It’s Woof Wednesday—and a good time to take stock of the past year from a dogs’-eye-view, and the year to come. The Magical-dawg romped through 2010 with only a few missteps along the way. It’s hard to keep up with his energy—but it’s good for me to try. So here are...
Friskies Cat Writer of the Year
Welcome to all my new visitors. I suspect my Pawnation article on senior cats may have led you here. Today's blog comes a bit late, reporting some exciting news from last month's Cat Writers' Association (CWA) conference and contest. I've posted some photos from the...
Awards
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Award
Fear Free Certified
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Cat Writers Muse Medallion Awards
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