Dog Care

Let’s be honest: if you’ve ever tried rewarding your dog during a walk with one hand on the leash, another holding a clicker, and nowhere to stash those smelly liver bites… you know the chaos. I’ve been there—crumbs in my scrubs’ pockets (yes, dentist by day, dog-parent by night), treats tumbling onto the sidewalk, and […]

Ever felt like you needed a dog that’s just as clever as your best friend but won’t take over your entire living room? I’ve been there. Medium dogs often hit that sweet spot—big enough to handle your weekend hikes, yet compact enough not to dominate your sofa (although, trust me, they’ll try anyway). As a

Think big dogs can’t thrive in a cozy home? Spoiler alert: they absolutely can. I used to believe large breeds needed sprawling estates and endless backyards to be happy. That was until my neighbor’s Great Dane happily turned his apartment couch into his throne. It turns out that size doesn’t always equal chaos. As a

Picture this: you open a bag of store-bought dog treats, and the ingredient list reads like a chemistry exam—artificial colors, preservatives, mystery “meat by-products.” Yikes. That’s exactly why I ditched the store-shelf snacks and fired up my trusty dehydrator. My beagle, Max, may not care about labels, but I do. Dehydrator dog treats are a

Let’s be real—most people can rattle off the usual suspects: Labrador, Poodle, Golden Retriever. But ask them about a Cirneco dell’Etna or a Norwegian Lundehund, and you’ll get the same blank stare I give my dental patients when they say they floss “every other week.” I’ve always loved discovering under-the-radar breeds. As a dentist, I