Chihuahua Mamas

This past weekend NJ had a big snow storm, which unfortunately ruined some of our plans. However, the Super Pet Expo was in town and I was determined not to let a foot of snow get in the way of us attending. Every year I take Pedro the Chihuahua to the expo and I always find the neatest little things there.  The expo [...]

Holiday gift and stocking stuffer alert! We found these adorable dog silhouette iPhone 4 & 4S cases over at Steadfast Friends (a family-owned company offering canine-centric gifts). The cases are made of soft silicone, are available in 23 breed silhouettes and 3 different color combinations. They even have temporary tattoos (73 different breeds) for the kids! [...]

As the weather starts to get chillier here in NJ, I always make sure I have Pedro all set up for walks outside in the cold. Of course he has sweaters and hoodies (which he loves) but the one thing I was never able to get him to wear was a pair of boots. Now [...]

Pet donations are still needed for the NY & NJ area who were hit by Hurricane Sandy. Being located in New Jersey, Pedro and I continue to see the need for supplies for our neighbors at the shore. There are many ways you can help, even if you do not have funds for supplies. Spread [...]

No matter where I go little Pedro always follows me!  Yesterday I took a nap on the couch because it was too hot to go outside. After about 40 min, I woke up to see this view right in front of me (needless to say I started cracking up hysterically): 

Trainer Tips for Canine Co-Workers Friday, June 22 is the 14th annual Pet Sitters International “Take Your Dog to Work Day.” While the ‘howl-o-day’ invites canines into the cubicle, failing to prepare can quickly lead to a professional faux pas. Celebrity dog trainer, animal behaviorist and radio host Harrison Forbes offers some helpful tips on appropriate office [...]

Around this time of year many moms and dads of small dogs and other pets bring their furbabies to get their picture taken.  Just today I got an invite in my e-mail to the local mall letting me know that Santa now allows pet pictures on Monday nights. This made me recall the first time [...]

For the past week or two I have noticed Pedro doing something different on our walks. Normally the little guy runs outside when I get home and takes the longest “chi pee” ever (there is always a wee wee pad in the house for an emergency). But lately instead of letting it all go at [...]