Keep Fido cool in the water and during high heat and humidity. Summer—endless sunshine and hot weather. Some of us live for a Midwestern summer, but...
Dogs
Home, Heart and Harmony
June is the season of connection—gathering with family, enjoying time outdoors and appreciating the simple joys of home. For many, that home...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
How to Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays
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?
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...
Summer Pet Safety Checklist
Sunny weather brings humidity and heat that can be dangerous for pets. In August, the sunny weather brings humidity and heat that can be dangerous...
