November 2024 – Beau & Brandy

Thanksgiving and Pets: Gratitude, Boundaries, and a Little Extra Planning

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share a meal, and reflect on all we’re grateful for –including our pets. But amid the laughter and smells of roasted turkey, it’s easy to forget how enticing the holiday can be for our furry friends. For pets, Thanksgiving isn’t just…

November 27, 2024

The Pet Pundit™️

Creating a Cozy Den: Helping Your Dog Feel Safe and Comfortable in His Own Space

Dear Cathy, Our 93-pound dog needed his own space, so we bought a few dog beds to keep him comfortable and off the furniture. One is in the kitchen; the other is in our bedroom. He doesn’t ever sleep on the dog beds, though. He prefers to sleep in…

November 22, 2024

The Pet Pundit™️

Catching Flies Is Safe; Catching Insects, Not So Much

Dear Cathy, I have an eight-year-old, 35-pound mixed breed dog who sits outside with me in the evening. One of his favorite things to do is to catch flies. He just sits there and when a fly comes by he catches and swallows it. He’s quite good at it and…

November 11, 2024

The Pet Pundit™️

Polite Boundaries: Asking Neighbors to Scoop After Their Dogs

Dear Cathy, The other day, my neighbor walked by and let her dog poop in my side yard. I don’t mind that, but she didn’t pick it up. This really irked me. How can I let my neighbors know this frustrates me and I want them to pick up their…

November 7, 2024