A four-ounce bag of chicken training treats became the small thing that helped a retired school bus driver and her rescue dog find each other.
Marlene Hoyt put Blue Buffalo Bits to work in her daily routine with Maisie, her 26 lb beagle mix. Here is what months of morning walks and kitchen training sessions taught her.
One dog owner puts both training treats through the same two-week test and explains which one she keeps buying.
Soft, small, and easy on a sensitive stomach, Blue Buffalo Bits earned a permanent spot in my treat pouch. Here are ten reasons why.
A four-ounce bag of chicken training treats became the small thing that helped a retired school bus driver and her rescue dog find each other.
Five simple steps to a recall that works when it matters, using treats small enough to repeat.
A second, more critical look at Blue Buffalo Bits: value, quirks, and who should skip it.
I gave Maisie one Dentalife chew every night for months. Here is what changed, what did not, and who should skip it.
A six-week side-by-side test of two popular dental chews, from a dog owner whose beagle mix has a sensitive stomach and strong opinions about both.
Ten practical reasons a daily dental chew reward for a 26 lb dog earns its spot in a one-dog household.
A short, honest story from Marlene about how Dentalife fit into daily life with her dog Maisie.
Marlene Hoyt walks through the simple daily routine that keeps Maisie's breath fresh and her teeth cleaner, no toothbrush battles required.
The second, more honest pass at Dentalife: what the ads skip, what the box doesn't say, and who should buy something else.
Marlene put the Mighty Paw treat pouch through close to six months of daily walks, backyard fetch, and kitchen training with her beagle mix Maisie. Here is what held up, what did not, and who should buy one.
I carried both on morning walks with my beagle mix for a month. One earned a permanent spot on my belt.
Ten practical reasons a magnetic hands-free treat pouch for walks and training earns its spot in a one-dog household.
A short, honest story from Marlene about how the Mighty Paw Treat Pouch fit into daily life with her dog Maisie.
Marlene's step-by-step routine for using a treat pouch to reward calm walking without overfeeding a sensitive stomach.
The good, the bad, and the details nobody puts in the product photos.
Marlene's long-term review of HoAoOo Dog Clicker after months of daily use with her beagle mix Maisie. What worked, what did not, and who it suits.
I trained my beagle mix Maisie with both a clicker and a verbal marker. Here is the honest comparison, including where the clicker wins and where it does not.
Ten practical reasons a simple dog training clicker earns its spot in a one-dog household.
How a small clicker turned five minutes a day into the clearest conversation I have ever had with my dog.
A neighborly, step-by-step guide to clicker training your dog in short daily sessions, using the HoAoOo clicker and treats your dog already loves.
A second, more critical look at the HoAoOo Dog Clicker: what it does well, where it falls short, and whether your dog actually needs one.
Eight months of daily use with a food-motivated beagle mix. What worked, what did not, and who should buy it.
KONG Wobbler vs Outward Hound Treat Tumble, compared side by side after two weeks of daily use with a food-motivated beagle mix.
Ten practical reasons a treat-dispensing toy earns its spot in a one-dog household.
A rainy afternoon, a beagle mix with too much energy, and one wobbling toy that bought us both a little peace.
A five-step plan for rainy days, work-from-home hours, and every time your dog needs a job. Written by a dog owner who actually uses one.
What I liked, what I didn't, and whether a 26 lb beagle mix actually needs a KONG Wobbler.
Marlene Hoyt put Blue Buffalo Bits to work in her daily routine with Maisie, her 26 lb beagle mix. Here is what months of morning walks and kitchen training sessions taught her.
A second, more critical look at Blue Buffalo Bits: value, quirks, and who should skip it.
I gave Maisie one Dentalife chew every night for months. Here is what changed, what did not, and who should skip it.
The second, more honest pass at Dentalife: what the ads skip, what the box doesn't say, and who should buy something else.
Marlene put the Mighty Paw treat pouch through close to six months of daily walks, backyard fetch, and kitchen training with her beagle mix Maisie. Here is what held up, what did not, and who should buy one.
The good, the bad, and the details nobody puts in the product photos.
Marlene's long-term review of HoAoOo Dog Clicker after months of daily use with her beagle mix Maisie. What worked, what did not, and who it suits.
A second, more critical look at the HoAoOo Dog Clicker: what it does well, where it falls short, and whether your dog actually needs one.
Eight months of daily use with a food-motivated beagle mix. What worked, what did not, and who should buy it.
What I liked, what I didn't, and whether a 26 lb beagle mix actually needs a KONG Wobbler.
