People who know me, Mabel, wouldn’t call me graceful. I’m a bulldozing love machine. But today, I’m giving you my wisdom about grace. My human and I went for a walk the Saturday after Christmas. The weather was suddenly 58 degrees, and I was so excited when we arrived to see my favorite, POOP. I rolled… View more
Post holidays, we’re all trying to save calories here and there. So, here’s Mabel’s New Year vegetarian-friendly dog treats enrichment activity. Mabel’s Kale Yogurt Lick Mat Treats Ingredients (takes a few minutes to put together) Yogurt—a gob of any unflavored, unsweetened plain yogurt works excellent. Applesauce—a teaspoon, unsweetened and plain only Kale stems—Mabel loves stems… View more
Hello from me, Mabel. I’m here in snowy Columbus, Ohio. Many of you are back to your usual routines, reading the news and wishing you could do more for those affected by natural disasters, violence, and suffering. Or maybe you had significant snowfall, like us. I love playing in the snow almost as much as… View more
Happy New Year! Oh, gosh, I’ve had the best couple of weeks. My human had more time off, so we slept in, snuggled, played, napped, and ate. Then, we did it all over again. It’s been fantastic not knowing what day it was sometimes. So, now that 2025 has officially begun, what’s ahead for you? Are you… View more
Mabel here! I had my annual veterinarian checkup last week. My human said she loved Dr. Giatis but was so glad we hadn’t seen her in months. I got a clean bill of health. Everything—my bloodwork, bumps, teeth, ears—was tip-top. My human practices gratitude often, even for small things, but she was over the moon, bad… View more
On the first day as Mabel, my human gave to me a whole lot of treeeeaaats. On the second day as Mabel, my human gave to me so much love just for meeee. On the third day as Mabel, my human gave to me two beds to share and three dog beds to sleeeep. On the fourth… View more
It’s so fun to spruce up your home for the holidays, but to keep the season festive and safe for Fido, consider these super easy tips so you enter the new year with glee together. Deck your halls with dog-safe foliage If you’re a real tree fan, pick spruce, fir, or pine. Secure your tree… View more
During the holiday season, providing dog-friendly Christmas decorations in your space means balancing festive cheer with safety and comfort for your four-legged companion. Just like taking your dog for a walk through a winter wonderland, the goal is to create an inviting space where they can play, relax, and enjoy Christmas with you. Whether you’re… View more
My human often tells me I’m lucky that I’m cute and sweet, especially when we go into the public restroom at the park where we walk. She mumbles, laughs, and sometimes gags (okay, maybe she heaves a lot) when she washes my collar and harness in the sink with soap and water after I twirl… View more
One of Mabel’s favorite things to do is rip up paper and boxes. When I’m not recycling cardboard from supplies I received for the shop, I use unbleached parchment paper. It only takes a few minutes to assemble this enrichment fun for my best, good girl. Mabel’s Rippy Skippy Dog Treat Enrichment Ingredients Outward Hound… View more
