Keep the Tail Wagging, An Online Magazine for Dog Lovers

photo: Tobyotter p> This was a different post when I started writing it, but then I realized that I need to stop holding back.  I’m not a fan of MLM companies simply because the reps tend to be aggressive – I get long emails, self promoting comments on my blog, and promotional posts on my [...]

photo: Svadilfari p> The above image isn’t Ape. I was introduced to Ape by Josh who writes the Far North Kennel blog.  He’s very passionate about spreading the word about  the laws surrounding the killing of a police dog.  In Washington State, it’s a felony to kill a police dog; the crime is treated with [...]

I received a RoamEO Pet Monitor System for free in exchange for this honest review. This is a sponsored post… When I was nine I had my first dog; her name was Sheila and she was an adorable, black Cocker Spaniel.  Someone stole her out of our yard.  I didn’t realize it until we adopted [...]

photo: Dave Hoefler p> I’ve been writing about dogs for more than a year now and have learned that pet food recalls happen eventually; I just want to see that the brands are being proactive when they’re faced with a recall.  With the chicken jerky treats, it seems like dog parents have been ignored and [...]

I received a free t-shirt in exchange for this review. I’ve vented about my frustration with other people and our dogs – I think there was something about how NOT to get your head bitten off.  If you’re unfamiliar with my rant, here are the highlights… It bugs me when people label our dogs as [...]

This is a sponsored post… I’m going to let you get a peek at the craziness that’s me.  When it comes to our dogs, nothing is good enough.  I never saw the movie Hotel for Dogs; but the title made an impression.  That’s where I want to take our dogs when we go on vacation [...]

This is a sponsored post. Have you had an opportunity to visit Sweet Relish?  For every sign up that originates from Keep the Tail Wagging, Sweet Relish will donate $1 to Coco and Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. New to Sweet Relish? Sweet Relish is a site similar to Pinterest; instead of boards, you create lists. [...]

Monday, I shared Gayle’s list of tips 1 through 5 about living with a blind dog; below are tips 6 through 10. photo: ~ggvic~ 6.  Consider using a flowing fountain for your dog’s water bowl. The sound of running water will help your blind dog find its drinking dish, and the sound can be appealing [...]

When Keep the Tail Wagging is a full time gig, I would love to adopt a blind or deaf dog.    When Gayle Irwin contacted me and offered to share what she knows about living with a blind dog, I was so excited, because it is such a great compliment to an earlier article about [...]

This is a sponsored post. March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month!  There is a page on Keep the Tail Wagging that lists foods and items that are poisonous for dogs, but I think it’s important to repeat the list every now and then simply, because we almost made the mistake of feeding our dogs grapes, [...]

photo: wanderingone I’ve been going back and forth about dog parks for a while.  Little things have been turning me off – aggressive dog owners, toddlers at the park, and difficulty managing our growing pack – but I didn’t want to give up on dog parks. I gave up on dog parks.  I now think [...]