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Carrie Wiita
December 15, 2015

Where Should I Board My Dog When I go Out of Town?

Carrie Wiita
December 15, 2015

Going out of town is stressful. Trying to find a place to board your dog makes it worse. Let me help with that.

Tagged: boarding, daycare, travel

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Carrie Wiita
December 15, 2015

Review: West Pack BnB

Carrie Wiita
December 15, 2015

Looking for an affordable place to board your pup while you're out of town? Or maybe a doggy daycare in the Valley? We got you covered.

Tagged: boarding, daycare, favorite products, travel, west pack bnb

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Carrie Wiita
September 13, 2015

Who's Got the Best Prices on Dog Food, Treats, and Toys?

Carrie Wiita
September 13, 2015

Do you ever wonder if you're really getting the best deal at the pet store? I compared six retailers to find out who really has the best prices on dog supplies, and you probably haven't heard of the winner!

Tagged: dog products, dog-friendly, pet supplies

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Carrie Wiita
September 7, 2015

How to Microchip Your Best Friend for $15!

Carrie Wiita
September 7, 2015

If your dog or cat gets loose in Los Angeles, microchipping is absolutely the best way to get him or her back.

Tagged: dog products

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Carrie Wiita
August 16, 2015

Adopting Chance

Carrie Wiita
August 16, 2015

I was going window-shopping, I swear. I can't be held responsible for this monster.

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Carrie Wiita
August 16, 2015

Spy on Your Dog like a Creeper with nest cam!

Carrie Wiita
August 16, 2015

Wish you could know what your dog's up to while you're out of the house? It's easier than you might think to find out!

Tagged: dog products, dog-friendly, favorite products

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Carrie Wiita
July 15, 2015

The Best Dog Trainer in Los Angeles (in our humble opinions)

Carrie Wiita
July 15, 2015

Before you go anywhere else for dog training (especially if you are a first-time dog owner), find out why I cannot recommend Matt Beisner enough!

Tagged: dog training, favorite products

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Carrie Wiita
June 17, 2015

How I Thwarted Summer (at least in my kitchen)

Carrie Wiita
June 17, 2015

Not #blessed with central air conditioning? Honeywell to the rescue.

Tagged: favorite products

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Carrie Wiita
May 23, 2015

Dog Poop Does Not Go in the Green Bin!

Carrie Wiita
May 23, 2015

If you put your dog's poop in the green bin, you're doing more harm than good!

Tagged: dog poop, dog products, dog waste, favorite products, green bin

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Carrie Wiita
April 6, 2015

A Cabin in the Woods (for Dogs, Too!)

Carrie Wiita
April 6, 2015

Heading to Big Bear with Puppy? Have I got the cabin for you...

Tagged: big bear, dog-friendly, great outdoors, stay, vacation

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Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

The Quick-Start Guide to Your New Dog: Part Four - The First Vet Visit

Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

Your brand-new dog is settled in to his brand-new forever home, and it's time to take him for his very first check-up! In the fourth part of the Quick-Start Guide series, I'll help you prepare for your vet visit with Puppy--what to bring, questions to ask, and questions you maybe shouldn't ask right away...

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Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

The Quick-Start Guide to Your New Dog: Part Three - The First Week

Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

In the third installment of the Quick-Start Guide series, we'll take a look at the most important issues you'll want to address with Puppy right away--health insurance, choosing a vet, microchipping, leaving Puppy alone, and car safety.

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Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

The Quick-Start Guide to Your New Dog: Part Two - The First Day (and Night)

Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

You've just brought home a brand-new dog...what do you do first? In Part 2 of the Quick-Start Guide series, I'll give you my suggestions on how to introduce Puppy to his new home, a few basic routines to establish, and how to settle him in for his first night.

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Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

The Quick-Start Guide To Your New Dog: Part One - The First Hour

Carrie Wiita
January 22, 2015

Did you just adopt a dog? Did you immediately afterward realize you have no idea what you're doing? Don't worry. This series is intended to get you through the first hour, first day, first week, and first vet visit with your new best friend. Part 1 will cover the supplies I suggest you pick up before you and Puppy even go home.

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    • May 10, 2017 Can Dogs Have Allergies?
  • 2016
    • Aug 23, 2016 Why I Don't Want to Use a Treat-Dispensing or Laser-Pointing Puppycam
    • Aug 15, 2016 Fun and Games Aren't Just for Fun!
    • Aug 7, 2016 Why is my dog wheezing? (Or is it snorting??)
    • Jul 28, 2016 In Defense of Cesar Millan
    • Jul 21, 2016 How to Get Your Dog to Stop Chewing on Your Stuff
    • Jul 13, 2016 Why Teasing Your Dog With a Laser Pointer Is Really, Really Bad
    • Jul 10, 2016 How to Cool Down an Overheated Dog; Or, The Day I Almost Killed Chance
    • Mar 2, 2016 Dear Person Whose Dog "Just Wants to Say Hi"
    • Feb 15, 2016 My Dog Is Not a Dalmatian: Why Breed (Mis)Identification Matters
    • Feb 14, 2016 How the Wisdom Panel DNA Test Really Works
    • Jan 12, 2016 "Crazy" Dog Rescue People: The Case for Understanding
    • Jan 8, 2016 Chance the Rescue Dog and the Torn CCL
  • 2015
    • Dec 15, 2015 Where Should I Board My Dog When I go Out of Town?
    • Dec 15, 2015 Review: West Pack BnB
    • Sep 13, 2015 Who's Got the Best Prices on Dog Food, Treats, and Toys?
    • Sep 7, 2015 How to Microchip Your Best Friend for $15!
    • Aug 16, 2015 Adopting Chance
    • Aug 16, 2015 Spy on Your Dog like a Creeper with nest cam!
    • Jul 15, 2015 The Best Dog Trainer in Los Angeles (in our humble opinions)
    • Jun 17, 2015 How I Thwarted Summer (at least in my kitchen)
    • May 23, 2015 Dog Poop Does Not Go in the Green Bin!
    • Apr 6, 2015 A Cabin in the Woods (for Dogs, Too!)
    • Jan 22, 2015 The Quick-Start Guide to Your New Dog: Part Four - The First Vet Visit
    • Jan 22, 2015 The Quick-Start Guide to Your New Dog: Part Three - The First Week
    • Jan 22, 2015 The Quick-Start Guide to Your New Dog: Part Two - The First Day (and Night)
    • Jan 22, 2015 The Quick-Start Guide To Your New Dog: Part One - The First Hour

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May 10, 2017
Can Dogs Have Allergies?
May 10, 2017

You bet your stuffed Kong they can. Fortunately, there are a lot of things you can try to make them better--including a miracle pill that cleared up Chance's allergic symptoms entirely in just a few days!

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May 10, 2017
Aug 23, 2016
Why I Don't Want to Use a Treat-Dispensing or Laser-Pointing Puppycam
Aug 23, 2016

If you've considered getting one of those puppycams with fancy extra features, here's why I think that might actually be a really bad idea.

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Aug 23, 2016
Aug 15, 2016
Fun and Games Aren't Just for Fun!
Aug 15, 2016

The right toys and games, used for the right reasons, can provide valuable enrichment for your dog!

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Aug 15, 2016
Aug 7, 2016
Why is my dog wheezing? (Or is it snorting??)
Aug 7, 2016

Has your dog ever erupted in some weird fit of wheezing and snorting and gagging? And has it ended as abruptly as it started? Here's what's going on...

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Aug 7, 2016
Jul 28, 2016
In Defense of Cesar Millan
Jul 28, 2016

I don't think ANY dog-trainer is 100% right about everything, including the Dog Whisperer himself. But if you're an anti-Cesar absolutist, I think you're doing a disservice to dog-owners (and dogs) everywhere.

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Jul 28, 2016
Jul 21, 2016
How to Get Your Dog to Stop Chewing on Your Stuff
Jul 21, 2016

Here's how I trained Chance to never chew on anything but dog toys.

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Jul 21, 2016
Jul 13, 2016
Why Teasing Your Dog With a Laser Pointer Is Really, Really Bad
Jul 13, 2016

You thought the only thing better than a cat chasing a laser pointer would be a DOG chasing a laser pointer, right? Yeah...me too. Turns out we're SO wrong.

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Jul 13, 2016
Jul 10, 2016
How to Cool Down an Overheated Dog; Or, The Day I Almost Killed Chance
Jul 10, 2016

Look, we ALL KNOW you're not supposed to exercise your dog in extreme heat! I'M NOT A NEGLIGENT DOG-PARENT. But sometimes you don't think a leisurely walk counts as "exercise," and sometimes you don't think it's possible for "extreme heat" to exist at 10am. And sometimes you're wrong.

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Jul 10, 2016
Mar 2, 2016
Dear Person Whose Dog "Just Wants to Say Hi"
Mar 2, 2016

When I take my dog Chance for a walk, nothing is more frustrating than another dog-walker who allows their dog to come right up to Chance without asking permission. I'm not the only one who feels this way, and here's why...

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Mar 2, 2016
Feb 15, 2016
My Dog Is Not a Dalmatian: Why Breed (Mis)Identification Matters
Feb 15, 2016

It's nearly impossible to guess a dog's breed based on appearance and behavior. So how should we answer the question, "What breed is he??"

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Feb 15, 2016
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