A few years back I repurposed an old tray table into an elevated feeding stand for Tom. It well served its purpose, but recently it came to my attention it needed replacing. Can’t have splinters after all! This weekend included…
DIY Automated Puzzle Toy Dispenser
A number of years ago an amazing product came onto the market. It was one that allowed a user to put into the machine a bunch of stuffed kong puzzle toys, then it would dispense the Kongs on timed intervals…
New Year, New Coat: DIY Dog Rain Coat
2018 is forecast to head out the door with a lot of rain. so Tom is ringing in 2019 with a new coat. It’s been raining a lot here these past couple of months. While I don’t much care about…
DIY Dog Bandana
Over Halloween my nephew wanted me to put a Bandana that had been kicking around in the kid’s toy box on Tom. So I obliged, and Tom sported spooky ghosts and jack O lanterns for the next couple of weeks.…
Set ‘Em & Forget ‘Em Dog Treats
I think it’s safe to say, Tom and Zora both like treats. And I use them a lot in training. Lately our dog treat budget as been looking a bit wonky. Treat prices are increasing significantly! So I decided to…
DIY Wooden Obedience Dumbbells
In competition obedience there are a number of exercises that involve retrieval of dumbbells. In the Open class you have the retrieve over high jump and retrieve on the flat. And in Utility you have the scent discrimination exercises. In…
Winterizing Leather Dog Gear
This morning I went to pick up a boarding dog’s leash that she’d been dropped off with. And immediately found myself rummaging in the hall closet. Searching for this. Snow-Proof Weatherproofing. Which is a waxy type substance for weather proofing…
NADAC Championships 2017 – Ribbons
The dogs and I had some fun outside taking some photos with all of Zora’s Champs ribbons. Ok well Zora and I had fun, Tom felt a bit put upon I think. These are her Championships rosette ribbons from rounds…
DIY Washable Snuffle Mat
Snuffle mats seem to be all the rage lately in the dog world. If the term ‘snuffle mat’ hasn’t yet made it to your various social media or news feed, let me fill you in. A snuffle mat is essentially…
Thermal Blackout Roman Shades DIY
Lately our curtains and shades have been driving me nuts. Ok really I’m having major sensory hell issues caused by bright light and I’m taking it out on the sunlight ergo the projection onto the curtains and shades. So I’m…