Author: Janie Budnick

How much is that doggie in the window?

“How much is that doggie in the window?” Doesn’t that automatically make you sing that little melody? Not quite so cute when it comes to puppy mills and stores that sell them. Recently, in local news, there has been an outcry over the opening of a new location of a chain pet store in St.

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Mental Stimulation for Dogs

Mental Stimulation for Dogs

Living with a smart, energetic dog is a blast! You’ve always got someone to play with, go on adventures with, and teach. But anyone who has ever tried it can tell you it’s not always easy. Mental stimulation for dogs is always super-important! When dogs are bored or understimulated, they will often find a way

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My dog is cared for. Spoiled, not rotten.

My dog is cared for. Spoiled, not rotten.

My dog and I have matching pajamas. Blue, with yellow trim and little moons and stars all over. I got hers first and then, later, a pair of my own so that we could be twins. That tells you pretty much all you need to know about how my dog is cared for, right? Or

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Should I Change My Rescue Dog’s Name?

Should I Change My Rescue Dog’s Name?

During a recent visit with my family, my sister told me she liked the most recent adoptable dog I had posted on social media, but could not imagine ever having a pet named “Bentley” and worried about changing the name. She asked if this was common and if names ever stand in the way of

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Medicating Your Pet Doesn’t Have to Be a Pill

Medicating Your Pet Doesn’t Have to Be a Pill

It’s no fun seeing your pet unwell. And going home from the vet with a bottle of meds and that pit of dread in your stomach just adds to the stress. How will you get them to take their pills? Will it be a simple process or a battle of wits? Nobody likes the idea

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6 Essentials to Having a Great Dog Walk

6 Essentials to Having a Great Walk With Your Dog

Having a great walk with your dog seems like such a simple thing. Grab a leash and go! But anyone who has been dragged down the road by an energetic pup knows better than that: sometimes, you need a little help. The array of tools at your disposal can be dizzying. How do you choose?

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Post-Pandemic Pup Syndrome ™ in Your Dog

Post-Pandemic Pup Syndrome ™ in Your Dog

Are you getting ready to go back to work? Going on a vacation? We are seeing what we are calling the Post-Pandemic Pup Syndrome ™ with our current clients and our new clients that you need to consider before you schedule your next trip or answer the call to go back to the office! We

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Winterize your dog with these safety tips

Winterize your dog with these safety tips

How to properly winterize your dog…makes me laugh, like we are talking about an engine. Of course both need to operate at their prime! We have to be prepared for winter not only for ourselves, but for our pets.  There are many safety concerns during the winter in the care of our pets that might

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Hiking with your dog in St. Louis

Hiking with your dog in St. Louis

Hiking with your dog is a great thing to do for both them and you!  From your dog’s perspective it can be so much fun to go out in the woods…so many smells, people to admire them, and other dogs to visit.  There are lots of things to consider before lacing up those hiking boots

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Why Does My Cat Do That? Here are some answers

Why Does My Cat Do That? Here are some answers

Have you ever wondered  “why does my cat do that?” This is for all Pet Parents of Feline Kids… Cats can be pretty funny creatures, but there is actually a method to all the madness.  Cats sleep for the majority of the time (sometimes up to 20 hours a day!).  For those few hours they

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