Dogs see everything as a game. Getting a proper workout with your dog around is practically impossible. Next time you want to do some serious yoga, why not leave your pup for an hour or two with their favourite dog sitter or dog walker so that they can have fun doing doggie things? (or pester their sitter while THEY try to get a workout in) This way, you’ll have complete peace [Read More]

One of my biggest shocks of dog ownership was just how much pet stores charge for simple things. We can do better than that. I’ve gathered my favorite DIY dog beds into this handy list. Some require a little sewing skill, while others only require a little patience. It all depends how fancy you want to get. But that’s the wonderful thing about making your own bed, you can design it perfectly to fit your kennel/crate. [Read More]

Things to Consider When You Just Picked Up Your Dog What could be more exciting than adopting a puppy home? Shovel is happy for you too! But in the midst of all this excitement, there are a few things that Shovelbug would like to ramble on about! Many new shovelers have some misconceptions, thinking that it’s enough to prepare the food carefully and create a good resting and sleeping nest for the puppy. [Read More]