Ever since Wynston was about 6 months old, he’s had an issue with coughing. At first, the vet thought perhaps it was just due to getting acclimated to the air outside of the puppy mill. As time went on, the vet thought maybe he had a collapsed trachea, as it’s common in small breed dogs. Well, Wynston’s coughing got progressively worse as time passed. The episodes of honking and coughing went from once a week, to multiple times a day over three years. Thankfully I’ve come up with a home remedy to treat tracheal collapse in dogs, and now his episodes are rare.
I’ve known my best friend, Tamara, for over 20 years. We did our growing up together. As young girls, we rode horses in a pasture on 200 acres and fed baby cows. We both got cars and first jobs in the same month. But then our lifestyles changed drastically. Tamara chose to be a mom, and I went down a different path. Now although my bestie has five human kids and I choose to have zero, we are absolute best buds. I spend a TON of time with Tam and her kids, and Wynston and I have become a fixture in their home.
I enjoy shopping for Wynston much more than shopping for humans. Do you share my sentiment? I have a stocking for Wynston that I love filling with goodies, and I also wrap presents for him. As a part of our 
In a world of social media and a lack of true connection, I feel like people are losing sight of manners and proper etiquette. These are basic human concepts that I find to be extremely important, although it’s becoming a lost art. So in case you need a refresher (or know someone who does) for the holiday season, I present to you holiday etiquette for pet parents!
Hosting overnight guests in your home can potentially be a stressful event for your dog, especially if they are visiting for a long period for time. Your dog is most likely used to a routine and schedule, and their rhythm is likely to be thrown off while company is in town. Consider using these tips to keep your dog comfortable when you have company staying at your home.