post updated: August 2018. I like the term “pack leader.” It implies dogs and humans work well together in groups, learning from and supporting and protecting one another. And yes, looking at one or a few individuals as decision makers. I like thinking of myself as a leader to my dog. A fun and positive […]

I didn’t see my mutt Ace for much more than two weeks while I traveled across North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon as well as California last month. Ace got to stay with my parents in Wisconsin. I missed Ace terribly. however did he miss me? Nope. One error people make is to project human […]

Yes, you read that right! This is actually a common problem that comes up every now and then in the emails I get. For whatever reason, the pet dog “holds it” and won’t poop or pee in the yard until the owner takes him for a walk. He refuses to go to the shower room […]

My new canine Wally has been with me for about 2 months now. We seem to bond a little much more every day as we continue to figure each other out and work together on navigating obstacles in our training path, both figuratively speaking and in some cases even literally! “Stay” inside the house was […]

A miniature schnauzer named Sissy ended up at a healthcare facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, obviously looking for her owner who was staying there. Nancy Franck lives in southeast Cedar Rapids, and has been staying about 15 blocks away at Mercy medical center complying with a surgery, according to ABC News. She’s been in the healthcare facility for […]

We have a great deal of new visitors to the blog, so I wished to welcome everybody in addition to desire all visitors a happy new year. Much of the material on that Mutt will be centered around the pictures you submit. You are always welcome to email your dog pictures to me at Lindsay@ThatMutt.com. […]

pet dog backpacks for different dogs Nearly all healthy dogs will benefit from occasionally wearing a pet dog backpack during a walk. The following are some examples of different types of dogs that could benefit from wearing a pack. You’ll soon notice that pretty much any pet dog could benefit! Does your pet dog wear […]

It’s a no-brainer for animal shelters to offer some sort of adoption special on Black Friday. I love when shelters offer adoption specials any time of the year! It’s a great way to promote different animals and to get a lot more people thinking about adopting. People aren’t necessarily planning on heading to a shelter for their next pet. […]

Note: Please welcome Julia Thomson as a new contributor to That Mutt. She preserves the blog house on 129 Acres as well as will be composing for That Mutt every other Tuesday. Home improvement, renovations as well as diy are huge parts of our life at house on 129 Acres. The whole household gets involved. Whether […]

My dog Remy got to try the free range raw duck necks from Darwin’s natural Pet Products. He loves these treats! Raw duck necks can be fed as a treat or as part of a meal. since raw poultry bones are soft and pliable, dogs can easily digest them. Chewing on “raw meaty bones” helps […]