The best dog crate beds aren’t about luxury… They’re about matching the bed to the current phase your dog’s going through. Puppies need durability, adults need waterproof comfort, and seniors need proper joint support. Finding the best dog crate bed is trial and error, because there’s different needs for different breeds, and the phase they’re…
As I was laying out the dog training tools and equipment I’ve come to rely on, it dawned on me that many of them weren’t planned — they were picked up in response to challenges. Some of those tools I once thought were debatable, or even unethical, led me down a rabbit hole of different…
Have you decided to give a pup a forever home? Congrats! To make that forever as long as humanely possible, a great start is a puppy proofing your home checklist. For that, it helps to hear about the occasional mishaps of those who’ve successfully made it through the puppy-training phase (in our case, Staffies, but…
Our two dogs share a big stainless-steel water bowl. When I noticed green patches starting to form — and both dogs had the runs — I suspected the stagnant water was to blame. That’s what pushed me to dig into the question: should you leave water out for your dog all day? It turns out…
One of the least glamorous but unavoidable parts of dog ownership is cleanup. For multi-dog households, kennels, or even dog sitters, that chore is made less of a hassle when you’re equipped with one of the best dog poop scoopers that’s designed for the ground you’ll use it on. Rakes for all terrain, shovels for…
Ever noticed your dog digging at their bed? They’re not looking for something hidden—they’re acting on instinct. Dogs dig because it’s hardwired into them from their wild ancestors. They dig to create a comfortable spot, control the temperature, or feel more secure. Understanding Why Dogs Dig Their Beds At first, the sound of your dog…
In our house, harnesses beat collars every time. When you’ve got two Staffies who can pull like freight trains, you want strength, control, and gear that won’t give out mid-walk. Over the years, we’ve tried various harnesses with our two and even ended up modifying one to work as a no-pull setup. The big lesson…
If your dog destroys toys in minutes, welcome to the club. Some dogs are power chewers by nature, and with the wrong type of toy, they’ll shred, rip, or crush anything that fits in their mouth. We have two Staffies, and both went through that exact phase. You can’t stop the chewing completely, but you…
Sizing charts are illustrative, but they don’t do much to help you pick the right crate for a Staffy. They’re technically a medium-sized breed, yet most Staffies need a size bigger than the “medium” category suggests. Throw a Staffy cross into the mix and you’re dealing with a whole range of dimensions. A 30-inch crate…