Events from May 9, 2024 – May 9, 2024

Happy Howl-idays

If you’re hosting guests this November and December, you’ll want to ensure your house and your family are prepared for the rush of it all. Often...

Child- and Pet-Proof Living

Interior Design, Noteworthy, Pets

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...

Dog Friendly Stops Around Woodbury

Local Makers, Pets, Shops

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...

Daydreaming Elmer

Photo Contest

Photographer captures bittersweet memory. In January 2021, hobby photographer Lorrie Burdeski watched her dog create a sweet moment she had to...

Local Teen Takes Her Mental Health into Her Own Hands

Pets, Wellness

Emerson Tallents advocates for herself and teenagers who struggle with mental health. Emerson Tallents started 10th grade at a new...

‘The Speckled Beauty’ Book Review

Book Club, Noteworthy

Speck is not an average family pet. He came into Rick Bragg’s life as a scrawny, starving, disobedient animal prepared to wreak havoc. Bragg’s ode...

Dogtopia Offers Puppy Play While Serving the Community

Giving Back, Pets

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

Noteworthy, Pets

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?

Noteworthy, Pets

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?

Noteworthy, Pets

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

Outdoors, Pets

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

Noteworthy, Pets, Wellness

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

Noteworthy, Pets

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

Noteworthy, Pets

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?

Gift Guides, Noteworthy, Pets

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...

How to Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays

Noteworthy, Pets

Woodbury expert answers your pet questions. The holidays are here, and it’s important to keep dogs in mind—it can be a dangerous time of year for...

How Much Training Does My Dog Need?

Noteworthy, Pets

Woodbury expert answers your pet questions. Pet Parent Question: “I took my dog to puppy kindergarten and he seems to be doing fine. Do I need to do...