Bona Fide Tips

Furfriends and Your Feelings
News Posted On Sep 02, 2024

Furfriends and Your Feelings

Furfriends help you with your feelings. Your pet cares about you and senses your feelings. This is an amazing fact: Petting, cuddling or playing with your furfriend can help you feel less sad or nervous.  They are special friends that God gives to us. …

School Supplies
News Posted On Aug 24, 2024

School Supplies

Keep school supplies out of paws reach! Your pet's safety is important!  These can be tempting to chew on and play with!  Pencil lead is dangerous for dogs to chew on and ingest.  Pencils look like and smell like mini sticks!...

Summer Heat
News Posted On Aug 01, 2024

Summer Heat

How to Keep Your Pet Cool in the Heat!            Make sure your furfriend always has shade and plenty of cool water to drink. Giving them a damp towel to lay on helps.  Tucker has a cooling vest and he loves it! We soak it in cool water, squeeze…

Summer Heat and Cars
News Posted On Jul 31, 2024

Summer Heat and Cars

NEVER leave your furfriend in the car in the summer! The temperature inside the car can double in approximately just 30 minutes!  Your furfriend could get heat stroke or worse.    ...

Summer Heat and Paws
News Posted On Jul 01, 2024

Summer Heat and Paws

Dogs' paws are like our bare feet!     Always check the temperature outside, as well as the pavement before walking your furfriend! If it is too hot for your bare feet on the pavement, it is too hot for your furfriend's paws! Also, you can test the…

Snacks for you and your dog!
News Posted On Mar 14, 2022

Snacks for you and your dog!

HEALTHY, YUMMY SNACKS! There are many healthy, yummy snacks that are safe for you and your dog to eat together! NUT BUTTERS: use in small amounts Almond butter Peanut butter VEGGIES: Bell Peppers Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Carrots Celery Cucumber Green…

Introducing Puppy to Other Pets
News Posted On Aug 13, 2021

Introducing Puppy to Other Pets

Meeting new friends!   Give your old pet and your new pet time to get to know each other. Just like when you meet a new friend. Let them each have their own space so they feel safe and not forced to interact with one another. Let them play together…

A Crate for Puppy!
News Posted On Aug 02, 2021

A Crate for Puppy!

Crates make puppies feel safe! A crate will help keep your puppy safe while you are out. Sometimes when puppies are alone and bored they can get into things that are unsafe, eg. electrical cords. They can also start chewing things if they are bored,…

Getting Ready for Puppy to Come Home
News Posted On Jul 05, 2021

Getting Ready for Puppy to Come Home

You will need a few things for your new friend!     - food bowl and water bowl - food, ask the breeder or veterinarian what is best - puppy training pads  - brush, dog shampoo and wipes if you would like - collar with their name, phone number and…

Choosing the Right Puppy for You!
News Posted On Jun 30, 2021

Choosing the Right Puppy for You!

This puppy will be a special friend for a long time! Take time to research different breeds.  Each breed has different qualities and personalities that make them special.  Think about the size the dog will be when fully grown, how much time you have…