Welcome to Pet Bloggers Journey 2020! I’m so happy to be hosting the inaugural Pet Bloggers Journey. If you haven’t already you’ll want to check out our previous post that includes a little bit of history behind the Pet Bloggers Journey. Pet Bloggers Journey: Share Your Adventure Today we put our normal blog topics on […]
Pet Bloggers Journey: Share Your Adventure
I come from a family of traditions. We have a Christmas party every year with my mother’s high school friends, they’re kids, and now grandkids. I haven’t missed this party since I was born…47 years and counting! A few days before New Years we celebrate Mochitsuki, a Japanese New Years tradition pounding rice to make […]
How Can You Tell If Your Dog Is Pregnant Without Going To The Vet? [11 Dog Pregnancy Signs]
Before Raven had her first litter of Golden Retriever puppies we weren’t totally sure if the breeding had taken. For almost the entire 9 week gestation period we were wondering: “How can you tell if your dog is pregnant without going to the vet?” Not that we didn’t want to go to the vet, but […]
Puppy Weight Chart – How Much Weight Should A Newborn Puppy Gain Per Day?
“Do you by chance have a newborn puppy weight chart? We want to make sure our litter is gaining the right amount of weight.” – A.R. We’ve raised three Golden Retriever litters and from day 1 we start weighing the puppies. It’s uber important to track weight because if a pup is not gaining or […]
Black Friday Deals For Pet Lovers In 2019
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. I was never one to leave Thanksgiving early to hop in line at my local retailer. I’ve always been more of a stay at home, drink hot cocoa, and wait for the crazy stories about the fights breaking out at Walmart over the […]
What Are The Best Chew Toys For A Puppy? [Our Top Picks For 2020]
Before getting my first puppy I never bothered to ask: “What are the best chew toys for a puppy?” I just went to the nearest pet store, grabbed the cutest, squeakiest, squirrel toy and brought it home to Linus. Two years later, before bringing home my first guide dog puppy, our group leader suggested I […]