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Holiday Hazards: 5 Festive Foods That Could Harm Your Dog This Season

Holiday Hazards: 5 Festive Foods That Could Harm Your Dog This Season

There is nothing we love more than the holidays here at Schmidt House (and yes, we’ve seen that Santa meme). What’s not to love? It’s a magical ti...

Dog Hair Everywhere - An Ode to Dog Hair - Short Film

Enjoy this short 3 minute film we created. It's dedicated to all dogs - for what they give us, and what they leave behind...

Candy Corn Popsicles - Easy DIY Dog Treat Recipe

Happy Fall y’all! 🍁 These candy corn popsicle dog treats are a big hit in our house. For this easy-to-make - and healthy - Candy Corn dog treat rec...

The Joys of Walking Your Dog Off-Leash in the Woods

If you are lucky enough to have a dog you trust off-leash, walking your dog off-leash in the safety of designated off-leash trails and parks can be...

Should You Be Getting a Second Dog? The Pros and Cons of Having Two Dogs

Adding a second dog to your family can be a huge decision – it was for our family. Moses, our rescued Anatolian Shepherd was four years old at the ...

Dogs Eating Grass? 4 Reasons Why Dogs Do This

Does your dog eat grass? One of ours does. Can you guess who??? Dogs eating grass is a sight many of us have witnessed. So, why do they do it? Whil...

How We Made Our First Short Documentary Film – To Comfort and Serve – Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

You never know where a good deed will lead! Back in March of 2024, Ron and I attended the NY Dog Film Festival, a film festival screened across Ame...

Are Dogs Colorblind? How Dogs See Color

Are dogs colorblind? This is a question that has intrigued pet owners and researchers for years – current company included! The short answer is...

The Difference Between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs

We dog lovers know that dogs have a remarkable ability to bring joy, comfort, and assistance into our lives. For many people, dogs provide more tha...

Understanding Dog Zoomies: What Every Dog Parent Needs to Know

Have you ever witnessed your dog suddenly burst into a wild run, zipping around the house or yard like a furry tornado? These moments of sheer exu...

Five Tips to Help Your Scared Dog Deal with Fireworks

The loud bangs and bright lights of fireworks can really stress out our dogs during the Fourth of July - or during other celebrations. But don't wo...

5 Ways To Help Your Senior Dog Age Gracefully

If you also have a dog with a bit of frosting (gray hair) on its face, here are 5 things you can do to help your senior dog age gracefully and comf...

3 Ingredient Healthy Homemade Treats for Dogs - Blueberry Yogurt Treats

We came up with the recipe because our dogs, Mo and Lewie, LOVE ice cream! Knowing that ice cream is not the most nutritous treat for dogs, we crea...