Dog Living A lifestyle magazine for dog lovers

By: Karen Acton, Vice President, Resident Care, Sunrise Senior Living As people enter their retirement years, it’s important for them to maintain the special bonds they’ve shared with dogs. This is especially important to help make the transition easier for those moving into an assisted living community. The companionship of a dog encourages residents to stay physically active, promotes socialization ...

This is the fifth and final installment in a series documenting Ollie’s portrait process. Nearly 14 years after I first contemplated commissioning a portrait of my first fur baby Ollie and now it’s finally complete. To be clear, the actual portrait process took less than two weeks. It just took me that long to place the order. Todd Belcher, of ...

This is the fourth installment in a series documenting Ollie’s portrait process. Ollie’s portrait is nearly complete! I’m still in awe of the intricate details captured by the artist, Todd Belcher, of Jimmydog Design Group. It is true that an artist can really capture the soul of your pet. Normally, the artist would not be giving me a play-by-play update ...

Canine companionship enriches life in many ways. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets can help keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check, as well as increase an owner’s physical activity level and sociability. And don’t forget the unconditional love, too. For all they do for you, make their health and happiness a priority with help ...

This is the third installment in a series documenting Ollie’s portrait process. Ollie’s portrait is really starting to take shape now as the artist, Todd Belcher, adds more color and detail. At the top you can see the original photo and to the right is the progress after a few days. It’s fascinating to watch it come together. Getting Ollie’s ...

We love to cook for our four-legged friends here at Dog Living. That usually means grilling an extra chicken breast or cooking some extra rice or vegetables to mix with boring old dry dog food. The Healthy Hound Cookbook takes it one step further and offers recipes you can whip up specifically for your pet. The book is not just ...

This is the second installment in a series documenting Ollie’s portrait process. I did it. I finally pulled the trigger and commissioned a portrait of my oldest dog, Ollie. I am so excited to see the process each week and am even more excited to get the final product. As I documented, I selected artist Todd Belcher to paint Ollie’s ...

Chocolate is one of the most common forms of toxicity that we deal with in dogs. The answer to whether or not ingestion of chocolate will be fatal is not exactly straightforward. The reason for this is that different types of chocolate contain different amounts of the toxic substance, methylxanthines. The more pure the chocolate, the more methylxanthines it contains. ...

All of the sudden you walk into the door and there is emptiness, you see no pet there to greet you curling around your legs, wagging his tail, attempting to please you, The one who sits at your feet or curls up on your lap with no judgment at all.As a Psychologist, I said to a friend “listening and sharing ...

Most often, canine bad breath is caused by dental or gum disease.   However, persistent bad breath can also indicate larger medical problems in the mouth, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, or organs.  Dr. Jeff Werber has answers to all of your “bad breath” questions. Does a dog’s breath ever smell “good”? It depends on the person. Most people, certainly myself, can’t ...