Pet Parenting

The mamas of nwaMotherlode may be biased (since we both have rescue dogs and cats), but we think shelter pets really are the best pets you can have. So we put together a list of […]

Dear Denise, Our dog is taking his “protect the house” duties a tad too seriously. He barks LOUDLY anytime there is a knock on the door or a doorbell. It’s a problem because we also […]

Mamas, we think this is a GENIUS idea from our friend and professional pet trainer, Denise Holmes. Not only would this service teach your pet a new trick, you can put your kid in charge […]

Dear Denise, My inside dog keeps digging in the trash can. I try to keep the lid closed, but sometimes we forget or he just knocks it off and goes for the contents. We’ve tried […]

Mamas, last week we asked you to share a few of your favorite pet photos, and you came through! If your pets are like ours, they are LOVING all this extra time with their humans […]

Mamas, we know there are plenty of us who aren’t thrilled about having to stay home for the past month or so. But most of us have noticed that the four-legged members of the family […]

Dear Denise, My cat won’t stay off the kitchen counter and it’s driving me crazy. I’ve tried using a spray bottle filled with water, but it does not seem to faze her. She gets down […]

By Denise Holmes, pet trainer and blogger at TravelTails.net Summer is a great time for road trips! If you’re planning to take the family dog with you, there are some things you need to consider […]