How to Keep Your Pets Safe in Hot Summer Weather (A Dog Mom’s Real-Life Checklist)
Hot weather means extra care for your dog. Here are the best tips for keeping your pets safe in summer heat, from paw protection to hydration.
Summer Dog Treats Benji Actually Begs For (Plus a Dairy-Free Swap)
Beat the summer heat with homemade summer dog treats! Easy frozen yogurt and bone broth pops Benji loves. Safe ingredients, dairy-free swap included.
Your Dog Is Listening to Your Nervous System (And What That Means for Both of You)
Did you know your dog can hear your nervous system? Discover how dogs regulate our stress and how calming teas and daily rituals can help you both feel safer.
Talk to Yourself Like You Talk to Your Dog
What if you spoke to yourself the way you speak to your dog? Warm, patient, and full of love. Here’s how Benji taught me a better way to talk to myself.
What It’s Like to Be Benji
Ever wonder what life with a rescue dog really looks like? Benji shares his sunny, snuggly, egg-waiting side of the story. Read along at Joan of Bark.
Crisis Averted: How I Restocked Benji’s Treat Cabinet (And Found My Favorite Homemade Recipe)
The treat cabinet is back in business! My go-to store-bought picks plus Bubba Rose’s Autumn Apple Crisps recipe — Benji-approved every time.
When the Treat Cabinet Is Empty (And Your Dog Is Staring at You Like You’ve Failed Him)
Ran out of dog treats? Don't panic — here are 6 dog-safe kitchen snacks to grab when the treat cabinet is bare. Benji-tested. (158 chars)
Why I’ll Never Use a Retractable Leash Again
Retractable leashes injured a man in my obedience class and sent me face-first into a road. Here's why I switched — and the two leashes I trust with Benji.
Thank You for Petting My Dog
A simple moment on a quiet walk reveals the reality behind pitbull stigma—and why every dog deserves a chance.
The Dawning of a New Day
Slow mornings, quiet snuggles, and a simple homemade meal—this is how Benji and I start our days. A gentle reminder to slow down and savor the love right in front of you.
