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13/03/2024

11/03/2024

Awwww, so cute!

27/02/2024

Such determination!! 😆 You go girl!!

02/02/2024

This record was broken a year ago. Not sure if this pup is still around, but what a wonderful story! 💗🐶  May all of our doggies live this long…

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/03/1154105770/world-oldest-dog-bobi-portugal-guinness?fbclid=IwAR1N6_CyNAEb9Fy0eI_yyYx3BRakHwwsGx6YxAWELHuIIdQNI3EDyMhOhzM

At 30 years and 266 days and counting, Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, has broken the century-old world record for oldest dog ever, according to Guinness World Records.

19/01/2024

IT’S A SNOW DAY!! ❄️❄️🐶❄️❄️ We are still out here caring for your precious babies! They all had fun playing in the snow, and so did we!

Dallas, Sadie, Ox and Punch, and Ruby…. 💖🐶

09/11/2023

Rawhide is terrible for dogs. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking, “They wouldn’t sell it if it was that bad.” 

09/11/2023

Very interesting!

PSA: We adopted our dog, Rowdy, from the shelter 5 years ago. He was already an adult dog, so we estimate he is about 11 or 12 years old at this point. I love this dog. He is the sweetest soul and my BFF. For the past week or so he hasn’t been acting like himself. He licked a raw spot on his foot. He was panting constantly. He was pacing. Sunday morning, the pacing and panting got so bad, and I was REALLY nervous that there was something seriously wrong with him. For 45 minutes, he panted like crazy and constantly paced back and forth. He was keeping his tail tucked down all the time. His ears were pinned back. He would not settle down and he wouldn’t eat. We tried everything. I ended up giving him a trazadone that he takes sometimes when he goes to the groomer. It seemed to take a little bit of the edge off, but not much. He still wouldn’t eat and still wouldn’t settle. I took off work on Monday so I could take him to the vet. We did bloodwork and x-rays. Knowing he is a senior dog, I was trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario. I was glad to see his bloodwork was great except for some elevated liver enzymes. The x-rays showed he was a little backed up but no major issues. He got an anti-nausea injection and some Gabapentin to help with some tenderness in his back and to hopefully help keep him calm. When we got home, he was ok for a little bit, but eventually started pacing and panting again. We walked around the neighborhood for a long time and he used the bathroom a lot. He seemed pretty happy about that and was in good spirits until we got home and he refused to come back in the house. Every time I took him out that evening, he would hunker down like he didn’t want to come back in the house. When my vet called and I gave her the update, she suggested there may be some new electronic device in the house that was emitting a high frequency noise that is hurting his ears. We had just put new smart outlets in the house about a week ago. His pacing and panting were worse when the lamps were on, so I unplugged all the smart outlets. He stopped panting, stopped pacing, and ate his food. His tail was even up and wagging again. When I plugged the smart outlets all back in and asked Alexa to turn on the lamps, he immediately started panting and pacing again. My husband used an app to test the frequency of the smart outlets. It was off the charts. We've left the outlets unplugged for two days and have confirmed that it is definitely the smart outlets that are causing his stress and discomfort. He's back to being a totally normal dog now. I really thought this was the end for Rowdy based on the way he was acting. I am so thankful for Dr. Newell at BoonesCreek AnimalHospital for figuring out this simple solution. If your pets are exhibiting similar symptoms, you may want to consider checking your electronics first. I cannot express how relieved I am that he is ok now. 😭♥️🐶

13/10/2023

Good info to know!

07/09/2023

We've all been there, haven't we? You walk into a room, and there's a pet, with those big, soulful eyes that seem to scream "guilty" - maybe they've chewed up your shoes, knocked over the trash can, or had an accident on the carpet. But here's the thing: that "guilty" look might not be what it seems.

Let's start by debunking the myth. Dogs, and to some extent, cats, don't actually experience guilt in the way humans do. That "guilty" look is often a misinterpretation of their body language and our own projections onto them. Instead of guilt, what we're often seeing is fear, anxiety, or submission.

👇 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 👇

1️⃣ 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄: Dogs and cats are incredibly attuned to our body language and tone of voice. When we catch them in the act or discover a mess they've made, our facial expressions and tone can be intimidating to them. Their apparent guilt is often a response to our body language, not their recognition of wrongdoing.

2️⃣ 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐘: Dogs, in particular, have a strong sense of social hierarchy. That "guilty" look might actually be a submissive posture. They're trying to appease us and avoid confrontation, not because they understand they did something wrong, but because they sense our displeasure.

3️⃣ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆: We often find the evidence of their "misdeeds" after the fact. When we scold them, they may associate our anger with the current situation, even if they did it hours ago. This can lead to a false connection between their actions and our reaction.

First, let's not ascribe human emotions like guilt to our pets. They simply don't think that way. Instead, let's focus on positive reinforcement and teaching them appropriate behavior through training and redirection.

Second, if you come home to a mess or a chewed-up shoe, remember that scolding your pet isn't productive. They won't understand the connection between their actions and your anger. Instead, address the situation calmly and immediately, so they can learn in the moment.

Lastly, be mindful of your own body language and tone when interacting with your pets. They're sensitive creatures, and a stern demeanor can be distressing to them, even if it's unintentional.

In conclusion, the "guilty look" our pets give us is more about our own interpretation than their actual emotions. Understanding this can lead to more positive and effective interactions with our furry friends.

So, let's continue to provide the best care and training for our pets, helping them thrive and enriching our own lives in the process.

19/07/2023

We had the pleasure of visiting with Sadie today, who gave us a timely Tongue Out Tuesday pose. In case you're wondering, she's even more sweet than she looks!

10/04/2023

What a great sunny, spring day to be out for a walk with Pippa! 🔆❤️🐶

31/03/2023

Did you know?

Cats share something in common with camels and giraffes. They are the only four-legged animals that walk by moving both left feet followed by both right feet.

28/03/2023

Ernie has been spotlighted in our before, but he gave us this timely pose during our walk today and it was too cute not to share.

22/03/2023

It’s and we are thrilled to have Tucker in the PLP family! This little Houdini is an escape artist!

20/03/2023

These babies are all so proud of their mama who just finished the Ultraman triathlon in Arizona! 

20/03/2023

It was fun to see these girls, Daisy and Piper, this weekend, while their brother was out being a therapy dog. 🥰

28/02/2023

Here is sweet Annabelle... donning her winter coat and a great pose.

14/02/2023

from Peace, Love & Petsitting!☮️❤️🐾

08/02/2023

Meet Ollie, a new addition to Clementine's family. How cute are these two?

07/02/2023

Here is Penny giving us an eyes-closed pose.