Paws On The Go Blog

Don’t Leave Your Aging Dog Behind They may be getting older, but Seven (now 11) and Cousin Rosie (12) still love to go everywhere. Whether it’s a drive to the beach or a trip to the vet (yes, my dogs love their vet), they both hop into the car as

My House Rule: No. 🚫 Nuts That Are Bad for Dogs (and Why) Even though some nuts are technically “non-toxic,” most come with risks that outweigh any reward. Here’s a quick rundown of the most common ones and why they’re best left out of your dog’s bowl: ❌ Macadamia NutsAmong

(From a lifelong dog mom and therapy-dog trainer on California’s Central Coast) I’ve been a dog lover all my life, but my serious journey into the dog world began in 2000, when I started training and competing in agility and volunteering with my first certified therapy dog. Since then, I’ve

Including Hats, Sunglasses, and Goggles Halloween is a lot more “pawsome” when your dog is comfortable, safe, and happy to wear a Halloween dog costume. My pups—Seven and Paige Turner—weren’t born with an “I’ll wear a hat” gene; they learned it with reward-based dog training. Start now with short, positive

What to Do When the World Gets Loud The first boom is never the loudest, but it’s the one that takes my breath away. In my beach town, the sound can roll in from blocks away and still hit like a hammer. My Australian Shepherds, Seven and Paige Turner, go

Connection, Clarity, and Control The right leash supports clear communication, keeping you and your dog confident and safe. A good leash is more than a tether. It’s a training tool, a safety device, and a language line between two nervous systems—yours and your dog’s. Fit, length, and material all shape

A Real-World Guide for Happy, Safe Miles Taking your dogs on a road trip takes planning. Even I must prepare, although my 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is outfitted like a dog wagon all the time, with one rear seat folded flat, a big cargo bed, and a spill-proof water bowl for

Tennis balls and fabric-covered dog balls can grind down teeth faster than you think. I learned this the hard way with my Australian Shepherd, Seven. What Happened to Seven During the COVID-19 pandemic, Seven carried a smallish, fabric-covered soccer ball everywhere. I called it his “emotional support ball” and encouraged