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So, you’re moving with your dog? Congratulations! You’re about to embark on a journey that’s part National Lampoon’s Vacation, part Marley & Me. Between packing boxes, navigating highways, and explaining to your dog why their favorite couch is now in a truck, chaos is inevitable. But fear not—here’s your survival guide to moving with your… Read More!!

The Day Sweets Left Us: Navigating the Void of Pet Loss Grieving as pet owners is an indescribable heartbreak. When Sweets, our spirited German Shepherd, passed away unexpectedly, our home felt hollow. Her absence echoed in every corner — from the empty spot on the couch to the silence where her playful “clamps” once rang… Read More!!

Adopting a dog into a home with a German Shepherd is like mixing a toddler on a sugar rush with a seasoned drill sergeant. There’s bound to be excitement, a few power struggles, and an overwhelming amount of cuteness. After losing our beloved Sweets, we knew that rescuing another puppy was in our future. But… Read More!!

Picture this, a depressed dog: A majestic 18-month-old German Shepherd, Dolly, sits regally in front of her food bowl… and stares at it like it’s just asked her to solve algebra. Since her beloved mom, Sweets, crossed the rainbow bridge a few weeks ago, Dolly’s appetite has dwindled to nibbles. If your furry friend is… Read More!!

So, you’ve got an 18-month-old German Shepherd puppy. Let me guess: your living room looks like a confetti factory exploded, your shoes have mysteriously developed teeth marks, and your backyard now doubles as a canine obstacle course. Congratulations! You’re living with a fluffy, four-legged tornado who’s equal parts genius and chaos. But fear not, fellow… Read More!!

Last Monday, our family said goodbye to Sweets, our beloved German Shepherd and the matriarch of our home. While we’re all grieving her loss, it’s our 18-month-old German Shepherd puppy, Dolly, who seems to be taking it the hardest, and our dog is a nervous wreck. Dolly, who was inseparable from her mother, has become… Read More!!

This week has been one of the hardest of my life adjusting to our new normal. On Monday, we said goodbye to our beloved German Shepherd, Sweets. She was only five years old—far too young to leave us—but life had other plans. Today, I brought her home one last time, this time in a small,… Read More!!