First there was Juno – a Great Dane with personality for days who unexpectedly came into our lives and turned it upside down. Now there’s Gus and Izzie – two high-energy pointers who keep me on my toes, give me grey hairs, and make me laugh every day. I’m a self-described ridiculous dog mom and love (almost) every minute of it.

If you’re looking for advice, reviews and just plain old funny stories about living life with dogs then be sure to check out my recent posts below.

HOW TO OCCUPY A DOG WHEN THE WEATHER IS BAD

Whether it’s -30, raining buckets, or blowing a gale, we all know what it’s like to be stuck inside with a bored, antsy dog…

OUR FAVOURITE CANINE ENRICHMENT FEEDERS

I came across the idea of enrichment-style feeding for dogs quite a few years ago and have since tried out a number of different enrichment…

CANINE ENRICHMENT FOR HIGH-ENERGY DOGS

Owners of high-energy dogs often fall into the trap of thinking that endless amounts of physical exercise is the one and only way to tire them…

MAX AND NEO STAINLESS STEEL CHAIN MARTINGALE COLLAR REVIEW

Martingale collars can be a useful and effective training tool. I tried a number of different styles before finding…

10 COMMANDS TO TEACH YOUR ADVENTURE DOG (THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF)

Adventure dogs need to be adaptable. They may find themselves in all sorts of situations – from camping out in remote wilderness…

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE DOG

Are you thinking about adding a canine companion to your adventure-filled life? There are a few things you’ll want to consider…

KURGO QUANTUM 6-IN-1 DOG LEASH REVIEW

A leash is a leash, right? You would think so, but in today’s ever-expanding pet supply market, dog owners have endless options…

10 USELESS SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN AS A DOG MOM

Are you thinking about getting a furry friend and wondering if dog ownership will teach you any essential life skills? Well, I’m here to tell you that you’ll definitely learn a thing or two…

ROAD TRIPPING WITH A DOG: THE ESSENTIALS

Are you planning a road trip with your dog? In my ~ totally biased ~ opinion, they make the best travel companions…

WELL, THAT WAS FUN: A DECADE IN REVIEW

Always a sucker for an arbitrary moment of significance, I thought it would be fun to look back at the past decade as we turn our calendars over to the 2020s.

24 HOURS IN THE LIFE OF A DOG MOM OR, THAT TIME MY 6 MONTH OLD PUPPY ATE RAT POISON

Izzie is proving to be just as mischievous as Juno was. A couple months ago, she gave us a good scare and earned her first emergency…

THE ADVENTURES OF JUNO: ROAD TRIP EDITION

Since finding out that Juno has a heart condition, I’ve come to the realisation that this could very well be her last summer with us…

THE BEST (AND WORST) OF 2017

I’ve been spending the last few days looking back on 2017 – thinking about what worked, what didn’t, and what I would change in…

5 LIFE LESSONS I’VE LEARNED FROM MY DOG

When we first decided to get a dog I was expecting the usual: daily walks, cuddles, and slobbery kisses. I certainly wasn’t…

STOMACH OF STEEL: 8 WEIRD THINGS MY DOG HAS EATEN

As regular readers of this blog know, Juno is a funny dog. She’s big and loud and rather destructive at times. If she has the opportunity…

THE GREAT CHICKEN HEIST OF 2015

It was a rather warm winter day. A light dusting of snow blanketed everything outside, the sun glistening off the freshly-fallen flakes…

HOW TO GIVE YOUR DOG A FOOT BATH IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS

Have you ever thought to yourself: “man, I’d really love to pamper my dog a little more, maybe I should start giving her spa treatments…

INTRODUCING……JUNO!

I figured since she’s probably going to end up being the star of this blog I should properly introduce Juno to you all. For those…

2016 IN PHOTOS

Here’s a brief recap of our year, and some my favorite photos of the past 12 months.