I Wrote A Guest Blog: Top 5 Things To Look For When Choosing A Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

I am thrilled to have Aimee from Hampton Roads Dog Blog ask me to write a guest blog!

I wrote a blog on the 5 Most Important Things To Look For When Choosing A Pet Sitter/Dog Walker.

Click HERE to read the blog!

Three Local Animal Shelters come together to promote Humane Pet Training

Have you heard what the Virginia Beach SPCA, Norfolk SPCA and Chesapeake Humane Society have joined together to bring to Hampton Roads?

Happy Paws!!  A Humane Pet Training Center!  

According to the VBSPCA's Newsletter:

"Happy Paws uses a state-of-the-art, scientific approach that is rooted in building a positive, trusting, and respectful relationship with your four-legged family member." 

"Manager Tim Molina comes to Happy Paws with 10 years of training experience. Tim holds professional memberships with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is the only member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants in Hampton Roads." 

"We use a positive reinforcement method, and all classes are taught with the welfare of your companion in mind."

 I can't wait to check them out!  Join us at their GRAND OPENING on May 27 2015 at 11AM!  Address:  5660 Indian River Road Ste 118 VB

Fun April Pet and Family Events in Tidewater!

Spring has arrived!!  We are very Blessed to have a very active community here in Tidewater.  

There are many fundraisers, military and family events that are Pet Friendly!  

Simply click on the links to find out more information.   

April 4 - Portsmouth Farmer's Market Opening Day - Pets are Welcome!  

April 7 - My Birthday!!  LOL  Dogs On Deployment is having a Fundraiser at Lucky Oyster in Virginia Beach!  4-9pm  Pets are welcome on the patio.  

April 17 --- ODU BASEBALL -- Bark in the Park  6PM at Bud Metheny Baseball Complex on ODU.    6PM  Tickets range from $5 for adults; $4 for youth and military; and $3 if you bring a donation of supplies for the Norfolk SPCA

April 17 - Norfolk SPCA & Todd Jurich's Bistro Present: An Animal-Friendly Gastronomic Delight

April 18 - Wounded Wheels Car Show in Norfolk - 9-1pm

April 24 - 26 -  Dock Dogs Pet Lovers Extravaganza! - Virginia Beach - Pets are Welcome!

April 25 - Norfolk NATO 62nd Parade of Nations and Festival - 4-9pm - Pets are Welcome!

April 25 - Phoebus Spring Fling - 10-5pm - Pets are Welcome!

April 26 - Norfolk Tides Bark In The Park -  1pm - Pets are Welcome!

World Spay Week!

                      My Grand-pup Lilly was recently spayed at the Chesapeake Humane Society



Local Shelters are celebrating World Spay Week by holding spay/neuter clinics throughout Hampton Roads.

Click on the links below to find out where the clinics are the costs, plus where the VBSPCA Neuter Scooter will be!

Virginia Beach SPCA

Chesapeake Humane Society Care Clinic

Norfolk SPCA Spay/Neuter Services

                               My Grand-pups Luka and Chloe were also neutered and spayed.

2 Fun Resources for Dog Treats!

Is your dog suffering from weight issues or poor dental hygiene?  The month of February is Dental Health month and February 23 is National Dog Biscuit Day!!  Homemade dog treats are a great way to incorporate special ingredients that can help to optimize your dog’s health.

I am not much of a baker and tend to buy, not bake, Lexus's treats.  Over the years I have tried some very simple no-bake treat recipes, such as freezing broth to make cool summer treats and mixing fresh meat into Lexus's kibble.

When I am in the mood to bake treats I head on over to blogger Aimee's site Irresistible Pets.  
According to Aimee:  "Irresistible Pets is a pet blog with DIY ideas, resources, and inspiration for pet parents to help you save money, so you can live an irresistible life!  What does “irresistible living” mean? It means finding the products you adore at a great price so that both you and your pet look and feel irresistible! It’s about getting products that are both prettyAND practical!" 

I enjoy browsing through the Chuy tested recipes and Lexus truly appreciates my baking efforts! 

Unfortunately Lexus can be a picky eater.  She likes to eat treats that smell like meat! She will turn her nose up at treats that smell like spices (cinnamon, pumpkin, ginger, etc..) or do not have much of a smell at all (Plain Milk Bones.) 

Lexus recently received some treat samples from One Dog Organic Bakery.  The owner, Veronica, was nice enough to send three different types of treats!  I was impressed by the care Veronica took in the packaging and the hand written note.  When Lexus saw me munching on a treat, hey they ARE Organic, she stuck her big nose in my face wanting some too.  She ate the first treat but turned away from eating any more.  The treats smelled great to me, they are made with Ginger Snaps and Chia, but for Miss Picky Butt Lexus there wasn't the meat smell she loves so much.

Instead of eating the rest of the treats myself, I gave them to my Grand-dogs.  Lily and Luke (Chiwennie and Chihuahua) LOVED the treats and were even nice enough to share a couple with their cousin Sadie (German Shepherd puppy.)  I think the Organic treats from One Dog Organic Bakery were a success and highly recommend checking out their website to find out more!

Whether you decide to bake your own dog treats or buy them, these two fun choices will help you to make a healthy decision, and your pup will love trying them out!

Lexus trying out a treat.

World of Pets Expo Returns!

Have you attended the World of Pets Expo?

According to the website:  "On February 14 & 15, 2015, the 3rd Annual World of Pets Expo will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton. The Expo features something for everyone from the serious pet enthusiast to the casual pet admirer."

The World of Pets Expo has had great success here in Hampton Roads.  

Shopping, Entertainment, Educational Seminars 

"Exhibitors will fill the spacious HRCC with thousands of products and services for pets. Some of the country’s foremost authorities in the pet industry will present seminars and demonstrations covering practically every aspect of pet care and training. Pets covered in these seminars include dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets and other animals. In addition to the shopping extravaganza and the seminar series, there will be continuous entertainment and demonstrations by nationally known pet entertainers, trainers, also interactive and educational presentations."

Tips to ensure your dog is safe during air travel

With the recent story about Delta Airline loosing a man's best friend, it's easy for me to say that I would NEVER travel with my dog in the cargo area of a plane.  

But what if circumstances in my life change and I had to move overseas?  My dog, Lexus, is too big to travel in the cabin with me.  

What would I do then?  How do I ensure that Lexus is safe and secure during travel?

Yahoo Travel teamed up with Pet Relocation, a company that helps people transport their pets domestically and internationally, to offer the following tips in this helpful article.  




Lost pup Ty and his owner Frank.