Is it possible to have a beautiful home with kids and pets? The great news is that it is possible! There are so many more options available today...
Pets
Dog Friendly Stops Around Woodbury
Have a ball with your dog at these Woodbury establishments. One of the great parts of owning a pet is bringing them on all your adventures. For dog...
Local Teen Takes Her Mental Health into Her Own Hands
Emerson Tallents advocates for herself and teenagers who struggle with mental health. Emerson Tallents started 10th grade at a new...
Independent Pet Partners Moves Headquarters to Woodbury
Local resident Brian Murphy and president of Independent Pet Partners (IPP), owners of Chuck & Don’s, relocated its headquarters to Woodbury in...
Stella Snacks
I’ve written many recipes for loved ones over the years: sister, daughter, son, husband, mother-in-law, best friend and so on. However, there is one...
Holiday Safety Tips
Keep your pet’s anxiety at bay. The holidays are here! It is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family. However, the bustle and activities...
What a Dog’s Nose Knows
A dog’s nose is their greatest asset. Dogs possess up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in humans....
Dogtopia Offers Puppy Play While Serving the Community
Two Woodbury locals open a new doggie daycare with a cause. Alissa Bert and Cindy Lang came from two disparate professional backgrounds, but their...
Playing with Your Dog
Learn how to play with your dog. It may sound odd to say we need to learn how to play with our dog. If you adopted your dog as a puppy, you may have...
Flexi Lead or Six-Foot Leash?
Although popular, flexi leashes can cause burns, cuts and entanglement and even strangulations for humans and dogs. A pet parents’ good intention is...
Collar or Harness?
There are many options for handling your pup. There is a lot of medical evidence today showing damage to a dog’s neck from a collar—which is...
Go Play Outside
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and at the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been...
Fear and Anxiety
Many dogs display a level of anxiety and sometimes fear. Many dogs experience anxiety and most often anxiety and fear are a result of not being...
Bark at Me
Valentine’s Day is a much loved and celebrated holiday. Sharing love just feels good. When a dog loves, it is often described as unconditional. This...
Bark at Me
Treat your dog to a healthier lifestyle. When we make New Year resolutions for ourselves, it is an opportunity to include our dogs. If you want to...
How Do I Keep My Dog from Getting Into Holiday Gifts?
Give your dog their own gifts to keep yours safe. Holidays are upon us again. The entire family including the dog shares the excitement. Do you put...
Focus on Woodbury: A Festive Feline
This Focus on Woodbury winner captures a Christmas-loving cat. You know what they say about curiosity and cats. In this shot, Fifi the cat inspects...
Dog Training is a Lifelong Journey
Dog training must be incorporated into your day-to-day lifestyle, but it's worth it in the end. I believe it is a dog’s right to be trained and a...
How Do I Help My New Dog Adjust to Their New Home?
Adopted dogs often have special needs - here are some tips for helping your new addition adjust. During this time of isolation, many people have...
What Should I Feed My Dog?
Listen to your dog to help determine the best food for them. A dog requires variety and balance in their diets. Types of diets include dry kibble,...
