Making Dog Agility Fun for Riley
For the past couple of weeks we have been saving money in preparation for our trip to the 2015 BlogPaws, for us that means taking a little break from our dog agility lessons that we drive 1.5 hours...
View ArticleIt’s in the Can – Petcurean Dog Food Ingredients
Do you know what’s in your dog food? I have to admit that I am a sucker for great marketing and there are many dog food companies that create an amazing marketing concept right on the bag or can. But...
View ArticleBreast Cancer in Dogs, Why You Should Be Worried
Today is June 8th and you know what that means, yes today is #Check8on8 ! Check the 8 on 8 is a simple reminder to check your female dogs teats for any abnormal growths that could lead to mammary...
View Article6 Easy Dog Safety Tips for July 4th
This week we will be celebrating our nation’s independence. For many of us July 4th is a day to party with friends and family as we toss those burgers and hot-dogs on the grill, fill the ice chest with...
View ArticleThe Petcurean Difference for Small Dogs
It has been great being a blogger advocate these past few months for Petcurean. If you missed our previous posts, I suggest you take a peek at what a wonderful pet food company Petcurean is. February:...
View ArticleShih Tzu Agility Training & Frustrations
I just love agility. Riley loves lure coursing, cats, goats, birds, chickens… you get the picture. So that means with Shih Tzu agility training comes frustration in my house or should I say my backyard...
View ArticleLimited Ingredient Diet for Dogs & Giveaway!
Yesterday we returned home from Las Vegas where we attended SuperZoo. If you don’t know about SuperZoo, it is the largest pet retailer convention on the west coast. If you are a pet store owner,...
View ArticleProud Mom of a Fit Dog!
If you don’t know, I’m one proud momma. Riley and I are getting ready for our first Lure Coursing Trial in a few weeks… but that’s not what makes me so proud of her. I am proud of her because of her...
View ArticleA Day at Primal Pet Foods
Tour of Primal Pet Foods, Inc. Last week I had the opportunity to visit a raw dog food company, Primal Pet Foods, Inc. in San Francisco. I was very excited because I love Primal! From their raw food...
View ArticleA Shih Tzu Shampoo Bar – A Sparkle Bar Review & Giveaway
If you didn’t know it before, let me tell you now, I am a loyal customer and fan of The Honest Kitchen. I started feeding THK to my dogs approximately 3 years ago, so can you imagine my joy when I...
View ArticleOh Riley, Come On … Shih Tzu Agility Training Frustrations
Last month I wrote about my Agility Training & Frustrations and I would like to tell you that the frustrations have ended, but unfortunately they have not. I have to be honest, after our practice...
View ArticleCoursing Ability Test Weekend
If you were wondering if Riley and I had dropped off the face of the earth it kind of seems so. It really started 3 weekends ago when Riley, my husband and I headed to Hollister, California for our...
View ArticleCalifornia WildFires, Air Quality & Exercise
Right now it feels like the state of California is completely on fire. And when you suffer from exercise induced asthma (even controlled) it is not wise to head outside. Even though many people don’t...
View ArticleUsing Your Happy Voice
Are you aware of how you sound when you are training your dog? The reason I ask is that this summer at a dog blogging event I witnessed a fellow blogger scolding her dog for behavior that was a little...
View ArticleBarn Hunt for Shih Tzus
Do you know about the latest and greatest dog sport that is sweeping the nation? It’s called Barn Hunt! Barn Hunt is a sport that is based on the traditional roles of many breeds in ridding barns,...
View ArticleShih Tzu Diabetes
Last year I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I started wondering about my Shih Tzus and their health. Would I know the signs and symptoms of diabetes in dogs if it were to take hold of my girls? So...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Path for Riley’s Agility Training & Career
The Decision This week I made a very tough decision regarding her agility career and her best interest. The decision was to only compete in the Jumpers (USDAA) or Jumpers with Weaves (AKC). As you may...
View ArticleYour Pets Deserve Better This New Year with Petcurean
Years ago, 1999 to be exact, in the beautiful Fraser Valley of British Columbia Canada, two friends came together… If you are one of our many followers here at Oh My Shih Tzu than I’m sure you know...
View ArticleLure Course Shih Tzu Super Star
As you know Riley competes in the AKC’s Coursing Ability Test (CAT) events. She is my lure course Shih Tzu super star! Even though I refer to this as “lure coursing”, for non-sight hound breeds it is...
View ArticleBarn Hunt, a Mule and a Shih Tzu
So things have slowed down a bit around our area when it comes to practicing our barn hunting skills. The place we normally practice had an illness that went through the rats and a few died, so we had...
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