Murphdog Magazine

PUPPIES HOME ALONE WITH PEE PADS

January 3, 2025 jrobbins3 HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, TRAINING-

This is not about whether using pee pads is a good idea or a bad idea. This is about how many different varieties of pads are now available and what they are made of. The latter part is what I[…]

CHRISTMAS DOG SAFETY BY EXPERT JENNA ROBBINS

December 12, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

A well-fitting holiday sweater or a Santa cap for a great photo-op is always fun. Some of our dogs, especially the small breed babies, like wearing a warm, snuggly sweater. If the climate where you and your special canine companion[…]

DOES YOUR DOG DROOL PANT OR GET CAR SICK?

November 19, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Does your dog get car sick and vomit in the car? Does he pant or salivate? Does she shake or whine? To some of us, just saying “car sick” conjures memories or thoughts of how awful that feeling can be.[…]

RIDING IN CARS WITH DOGS

November 19, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

HEAT Think about the overwhelming heat you feel when you first get in your car after it has been parked in the sun. No matter how many times we hear a warning not to leave our dogs in the[…]

EAT THIS CHEW THAT DON’T TOUCH THE OTHER THING

November 14, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, nutrition, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

One of the most frustrating behavioral problems families with dogs face is chewing. All puppies go through a period of chewing, especially when teething, around four to six (4 to 6) months of age. Chewing can be controlled, redirected, and[…]

DOES YOUR DOG DRINK FROM THE TOILET BOWL?

September 24, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Some dogs like to drink out of the toilet bowl. The apparent reason is that the water is cold, and dogs like cold water as much as ice cubes. If your dog is drinking out of the toilet bowl instead[…]

SAVING $$ ON YOUR DOG’S MEDS

August 31, 2024 jrobbins3 ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY

Did you know that pharmaceuticals prescribed by your veterinarian do not always have to be dispensed by your veterinarian? Did you also know that many veterinarians charge a “dispensing fee” for medications given to you directly from their office? Let’s[…]

OBSESSING OVER TOY SMELLS

August 29, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS

Three weeks ago, a friend bought the toy pictured below for Rory, a toy-breed dog. He placed it on the kitchen counter, still in the bag supplied by the store he purchased it from, as he continued to carry[…]

I’M SO HUNGRY WHAT IS THERE TO EAT?

July 26, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, nutrition, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-

I will always yield to the veterinarian of choice, but pet parents often ask me questions about feeding their puppy. Breeders may tell pet parents that it’s best to free-feed, meaning leave the puppy food available to the puppy all[…]