We recently had the opportunity to try out a variety of new pup health and wellness products! We’re excited to provide a rundown of what we got to sample and our thoughts about each one!
Read MoreOur furbabies, like human children, have a ton of toys to play with... but seemingly would be just as happy to endlessly chew on an empty plastic bottle or and happily swipe at the large lint balls that our dryer generates. Our babies (furry and furless) have so many toys because we fall in love with the idea of them playing with a plush rocketship or carrying a tiny backpack around. But we’re here to report that not all toys are created equal. As a service, we’ve listed the pros and cons of various popular dog toy types. This list is compiled based on our experiences of buying our dogs many, many different toys.
Read MoreThis is a tough topic to talk about, but it’s important to address – not every dog is going to be cuddly and approachable for everyone. Barak and SoomSoom illustrate this; SoomSoom is very friendly and amenable to being approached and pet by strangers, while Barak is very skittish when approached and is quick to bark or lunge when he feels cornered.
We’ve worked extensively with trainers and, while we’ve managed to make improvements and find approaches that limit Barak’s discomfort, we’ve had to come to terms with the fact that Barak will never be friendly to many people. But with the help of various trainers, we’ve worked on strategies for different situations when we want Barak to be social but not get upset and agitated.
Read MoreTraining your pup is a must. It makes having a dog logistically easier, helps your pup be a good canine citizen, and can be a great way for you and your pup to bond and build trust! How do you make sure your pup doesn’t forget all their good manners the minute you're finished teaching them, though? Well, like learning anything new, it takes practice, patience, and repetition.
Read MoreThrough Barak and SoomSoom’s account, we’ve met a lot of wonderful dogs and their pawrents. Quite a number of these folks have become IRL friends. While we once admittedly cared about likes and follows, over time we realized that those were meaningless. Now, our enjoyment of Instagram comes from the friendships we’ve built and the potential of meeting new people. We wanted to share a bit about our experience finding community on Instagram in the hopes of helping others find their own.
Read MoreIf you have a pup, you’ve likely bought a variety of treats for them over time. Treats are not only a great way to train and reward your pup, but they’re a great way to manage their health and wellness. As the creators of a treat bag (TreatTeek), we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about types of treats and their purpose… and wanted to share.
New York City isn't just the Big Apple, it's the Big Bone! It's a great city to explore with your pup. Here are some of our favorite of NYC’s dog-friendly spots and activities!
Read MoreFor folks who are interested and curious about crate training - while it can be a tough process to crate train your pup, it can be a valuable tool to manage your pup and be a source of comfort to them. Here are some tips to get started!
Read MoreWith National Dog Day around the corner, we figure it’s a good time to spoil the pups a bit more than usual. Here are some ideas for awesome pup swag and nomz, all compliments of small businesses!
Read MoreIf you’re a follower of @greywolf.blackfox on social media, you probably already know that Barak has many triggers that push him from anxious but sweet into a reactive psycho (for those of you who are new around here… that’s Barak!) Many of his triggers occur on his walks and other outings. We’ve spent a lot of time learning to recognize and deal with these triggers in an effort to make sure Barak can live a happy, safe, and full life. Check out this post to learn more!
Read MoreTreatTeek is a small but mighty treat carrier! It was designed to be easy to carry and super accessible while also being stylish and eco-friendly. TreatTeek can clip onto a lot of things - a leash, belt loop, backpack, car headrest support, life jacket strap, drawstring, a pocket, over a waistband (maybe not the most comfortably, but when you’re wearing yoga pants, it does the trick), and more (really, whatever you can clip a carabiner to!) While you can probably use your TreatTeek in a myriad of ways, we wanted to talk about some of our favorite uses!
Read MoreLike many others, we’ve been sheltering in place since March. Both of our offices have been closed since March 16th, so we’ve been spending a lot more time with our pups on a daily basis. As our usual routines have been disrupted, we’ve tried to identify ways to ensure our pups are safe, healthy, and happy during these unsettled times. As so many people are dealing with the challenges of sheltering at home as well, we wanted to share the things that have been helpful for us.
Read MoreWorking with your pup on their anxiety can be extremely difficult, time consuming, and emotionally draining. But seeing your pup anxious is heartbreaking and their anxiety can have a drastic impact on how you’re able to live your own life. Barak, our Alaskan Klee Kai, has always been very anxious. We’ve spent years trying to reduce his anxiety. Barak specifically struggles with separation anxiety, leash aggression, and barking/jumping on visitors in our apartment. We’ve read books, talked with many other dog owners, and worked with various trainers to help Barak. He’s still an anxious pup, but we’ve found some anxiety management methods have been very helpful for him - we’ve noted some of the most successful methods!
Read MoreWe moved from New York City to Los Angeles last summer. We shipped most of our things, but decided to get ourselves from NY to LA by driving cross country with the pups. A lot of folks have reached out to us over the past few months, asking about how we planned our trip, where we stayed, and what stuff we brought along the way. Here are some tips we have about planning a road trip with pups based on our experience!
Read MoreAre you an avid runner looking for a pal to enjoy long runs with? Are you trying to get into running, but don’t want to do it alone?
Well, guess what?! If you’ve got a doggo, then you’ve already got a running club in your house right now. Sure, the other club member might be asleep on the couch or anxiously wondering when dinner time is, but with a little work, some patience, and the will to have fun, you can enjoy regular runs together! That’s right, your dog can be an excellent running partner!
Read MoreDoes your pup get a bit overexcited sometimes? Perhaps when he hears the doorbell…. or maybe when she knows it’s time for dinner… or when he sees a squirrel outside the window? Do you wish you were able to work on his reactive / anxious behavior? You are not alone. Training our pup to go to place helped (1) give him a comfortable, safe place to go in stressful situations, (2) give us a place to send him where he wouldn’t be underfoot, (3) give our pup a cue as to what behavior we expected from him.
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