10 tips for adopting a disabled dog
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by Maggie Marton
1w ago
Whether you are considering adopting a disabled dog, or you already love a dog with a disability, this post is for you! In this post, I’m going to share different types of disabilities you might find in an adoptable dog, plus a list of 10 ways to prepare for and care for a disabled dog ..read more
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Understanding fight-or-flight in dogs
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by Maggie Marton
3w ago
When something startles or scares you, what’s your instinct? Do you flee as fast as your legs will carry you? Do you swing a punch before you can think twice? Or do you scream? These are all instinctive behaviors–and we all have different instinctive responses based on a variety of things like the environment, our ..read more
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Black Cat Awareness Month
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by Maggie Marton
1M ago
Did you know October is officially Black Cat Awareness Month? “Mom, did you know some people think black cats bring bad luck?” Violet, age 7, asked me. “I did know that!” “Isn’t that crazy? Newt isn’t bad luck!” As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you’ve been around for a while, you’re ..read more
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Deaf Dog Stories
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by Maggie Marton
2M ago
September is Deaf Awareness Month (in human land, not canine world), and it’s got me thinking about some of our recent experiences with both a Deaf human and dog. I’m sharing a couple here and on Instagram, but a little background info first: My human 4-year-old, Astrid, is hard-of-hearing. Deafness is a spectrum; it’s not ..read more
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Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Tools
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by Maggie Marton
3M ago
Here’s what you need–and what you definitely do NOT need–to train your dog with positive reinforcement! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  An important note before we get started: I do not recommend aversive tools. Ever. Inflicting pain is never required for learning. Period. End of story. I’ve had people argue in ..read more
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Yes, your dog judges you (Well, that is… if your dog is female)
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by Maggie Marton
4M ago
Have you ever wondered if your dog is judging you? Maybe you look over and your pup has one little eyebrow quirked up. (Lucas did that ALL the time!) Or maybe you feel like you and your dog are really attuned to one another’s behavior, so certainly your dog notices when you mess up? On ..read more
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Dog-Friendly Reading for Summer
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by Maggie Marton
5M ago
With the summer solstice a few days behind us, it’s officially time to pack up those pool bags with a pile of summer reads! And, lucky you, I have a bunch of recommendations for all kinds of readers. (: From the dozens of books I’ve finished recently, a few animal-themed books rose to the top ..read more
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How to Make Your Home Cat-Friendly
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by Maggie
6M ago
Without sacrificing cleanliness, style, or function. Recently, I chatted with a woman about my job writing about dogs, cats, and the pet industry. She said she loved animals, cats in particular, just not in her house. Why? Well, she said, she can’t stand the sight of carpet-covered cat trees and she refuses to live in ..read more
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The 3-3-3 Rule of Dog Rescue and a Penny Progress Update
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by Maggie
7M ago
Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule of adopting a new dog? It’s a set of guidelines for transitioning a new dog into your home. Don’t let the words “rule” or “guidelines” trick you into thinking this is a hard-and-fast situation. Rather, I like to think of it more as a framework or mindset to ..read more
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Should I crate train my dog?
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by Maggie
7M ago
It seems like an innocent enough question: Should I crate train my dog? Or is there another option? Well, do a deep dive into social media, and you’ll discover a lot of HOT opinions on this topic. But, you know me, so you know we’re going to tackle this logically and compassionately. Or, if this ..read more
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