Earth Day is a great time for all of us to stop and evaluate our impact on the environment. A lot can be done to conserve and recycle in your home to reduce your family’s environmental impact, which includes your dog's environmental paw prints. I know this coming Monday might truly be another in a series of Mondays that, sometimes unintentionally start to all blend together....buuuuut what if it isn't? Hear me out: what if it could be a fresh start for you and your dog? (I mean, why not?) This Monday why don't you make a shift. And it doesn't have to be a big one! Even the smallest chang ..read more

We’re excited to announce the launch of our revamped website, marking a significant leap in our online presence. Our goal was to bring you a sleek, user-friendly, and informative site that truly reflects our passion for Boxer rescue. Let’s take a closer look at the exciting features that make our new website a paw-some experience for visitors and supporters alike. 1. Intuitive Navigation: Navigation is a breeze with our redesigned menu, making it easier for you to explore our mission, learn about the sanctuary, adoptable boxers, events, and more. 2. Designated Sanctuary Page: Complete with in ..read more

Be bear aware. Learn how to be safe and know exactly what to do if you encounter a bear when hiking, camping, or enjoying the outdoors with your dog. The arrival of Spring is a great time for dog owners – the days start to get longer and the hiking season begins. But, with the start of hiking season also comes the start of bear season. If you enjoy hitting the trails in the PNW with your dog, you need to learn to bear safety. The following post covers how to keep you and your dog safe from bear encounters as well as what to do when you see a bear. Things that Attract Bears Bears are primarily ..read more

If you have difficulty getting a good picture of your Boxer because the second you take your phone out they're like NOOOO!!! You may need another approach. Think about it. If someone were to come up to you and just shove their phone in your face, your first reaction is throw up your hands and say heck no! That's just instinct. So with your dog, before you take a picture, ask their permission. "Hey, can I take your picture? You look really cute. I'm going to take my phone out, is that okay?". It's going to make a difference. When you just simply ask ahead of time your dog most often will look ..read more

Chances are, our dogs are getting more exercise than ever because many pet parents are still working from home. And working from home is great, if you’re prepared for it and if your dog cooperates when you’re on a client call or Zoom chat—right? It may also be a time for getting back in shape or find ways to enjoy activities while social distancing. Simply being outside soaking up the sunshine, breathing fresh air boosts your mood. So, while you’re working from home, here are some exercises you can do with your dog and excellent ways to spend time together while parting ways with the dreaded ..read more

You've probably seen the many different iterations of the same signs: some ask, some tell, and some threaten by using pleasantries, profanity, or puns to get you to pick up your dog’s poop. Whether the signs make you giggle or gasp, the message is clear —Be responsible and scoop the poop! However, the entire reasoning behind the signs might not be so clear. As a dog owner, I've unfortunately found myself without a bag when my super pooper pup decides to “do his thing” for the third time while on a walk. I've had to get very creative in these situations in order to avoid public ‘poo-shaming ..read more

Boundaries are ESSENTIAL to protecting your time, space, energy, and health (mentally, emotionally, physically and relationally!) They’re also one of the key ingredients in having a well behaved dog. But if you're anything like me, setting healthy boundaries with a cute and funny Boxer can feel HARD. The good news is setting, communicating, and upholding healthy boundaries is a SKILL that can be developed through practice over time….and there's no better time than when you’re bursting with cabin fever to practice putting some healthy boundaries in place! Dogs are the ultimate creatures of hab ..read more

Alright, Boxer loving friends, I'm about to drop a fact in your lap. Did you know that medicinal mushrooms help boost your dog's immunity?? Yup, that's right! Some of the same medicinal mushrooms that work wonders on your immune system, can also keep your pup's humming along too. Mind blown...right?! Here's how these phenomenal fungi can help your dog. Healing Function Of Mushrooms Mushrooms are really versatile natural plants. And they serve four major functions: Prevention (dis-ease) Regeneration (cells) Protection (cancer, radiation) Intervention (treatment) Nutrition In Mushrooms Mushro ..read more

Dogs are a part of the family; wouldn't it be great if you could load them up with all kinds of healthy goodness? Actually, you can, when it comes to vegetables. Feeding vegetables is a great way to keep your dog healthy while also reducing costs and extra trips to the store to buy pet food. Just like us, dogs require a variety of organic foods and nutrients for a balanced diet and kibble doesn’t cut it. Veggies are rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and phyto-nutrients not found in meat. It's important to feed your dog different kinds of vegetables, as each type offers its own ar ..read more

Photo: Branch Basics If your dog is constantly scratching and struggles from skin irritations, allergies, digestive issues or perhaps you do...this next step is a biggie. If you do no other step, do this one. Crucial to the entire process is the complete removal of toxic cleaning products. If you decided to store them away somewhere "just in case", or "see if it really affects me", you're allowing dangerous chemicals and toxic pesticides to linger in your home and continue to be a detriment to the health of all those you live with and love. The presence of these products, even in small amount ..read more