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
Can you believe my nicknames used to be Twerpinator, Mabel Gator, and Shark Mabel? No matter how much enrichment, training, chews, or play, I’d whirl then throttle myself at my human teeth first at night or run, pounce, and nibble her ear when she worked out. My human used to keep toys in her pocket… View more
I’ve tried multiple waist belts, leashes, and treat holders for Mabel’s nibbly treats, and here are my favorites! Let’s start with my waist belt. I love looping Mabel’s leash through the belt rather than attaching her leash handle to an attachment. She’s a good walker, and we’ve worked hard on her loose leash skills. But… View more
It’s me, Mabel, again. I hear the holidays are coming! That means I get to wiggle for my Uncle Matt, dash and crash into my Aunt Beth with a squeaky toy, get my human-approved snacks from my Nanny, and get loved on repeatedly by my Uncle Chris and Isaac. With a busy time ahead, I… View more
Want a super easy lick-mat recipe? Here’s my go-to enrichment treat for my Mabel Sweet Good Girl when I’m doing yard work and don’t need her help pulling weeds or trimming herbs. Mabel’s Scrambled Dog Treat Surprise Ingredients (takes a few minutes to put together) One egg—any brand you buy for yourself. Licki Mat or… View more
Hey! Hey! It’s me, Mabel. It’s been a while. So much has happened, but I’ll give you the highlights. My human was in the kitchen for 11-hour days and packing orders again, which was great for me because I got to see my boyfriend (my pet sitter’s human son) every day. I love him. He’s… View more
I thought Finn taught me patience. However, the older I get, the less I’m sure I know about anything—life, love, dog behavior. And, even though Gavin needed a profoundly compassionate, mushy, soft approach to anything and everything I asked of him, I’m learning that I know nothing about patience. Mabel and I are having so… View more
Four people I love have lost (passed away) dogs they love in recent weeks. And, while my sisters (birth and soul) and two dear friends’ loss and grief journeys aren’t mine, they remind me that life is too freaking short. We have so few days on this earth. Why do we squander our free moments? Why do we let… View more
