Dog hiking? Avoid ticks with these tips
by Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com Last weekend I took my dog Cody on two different hikes in Montauk, NY and at the the first hiking…
The Cat’s Meow at Global, purring for these products!
by Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com Cat lovers, you will be purring over these products that were at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida last week.…
How to Prevent Pet Poisoning
by Nancy Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month, and of course, that awareness very much includes our pets. Many household items we use…
Spring dog training and walking tips!
by Nancy Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com The weather across the country the last week has been amazing, spring in February in many places. And if you are…
Dogs and Cats take over NYC at Westminster!
by Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com Four years ago Westminster Kennel Club introduced the Westminster Agility Championships where any dog, any breed or mix can compete in…
Back to Basics: Dog Training
by Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com Back to basics. Dog training. I have this wonderful, smart, funny, goofy, super friendly and very vocal dog Cody. He…
7 Ideas to combat your dog’s winter blues
by Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com Many of us are in the midst of winter doldrums that can also affect our dogs. Bored dogs can become…
Christmas Cookies for Shelter Dogs
by Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com There is nothing like the smell of cookies baking during the holidays - that intoxicating aroma making it's way throughout your…
Rescues collaborating during the Holidays
By Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com In the last week I have attended several different pet events benefitting many different animal rescue organizations. It is…
7 Ways to Paw it Forward this Holiday Season!
by Nancy E. Hassel, ThisFurryLife.com During the holidays many of us are looking for different ways to give back and with so many organizations, pets…