Jennifer Houghton

Dear Floofy Column – October 2015

Dear Floofy,

With autumn in full swing I can’t help but notice that my pooch seems to be entering into a period of hibernation. Is this normal?

Sincerely, 

Snoozing All Day

Dear Snoozing,

Many floofins take their cues from us, their pet parents. So, unless you have a bear making a den under your couch, what you are witnessing is probably a combination of the seasonal fluctuations in the home environment coupled with the cooling temperatures at night that make snuggling and snoozing so appealing.

Look around and take note of your activities. Likely, they are increasingly taking place indoors. And like all of our pack, we tend to gravitate towards one another to be part of the action.

This brings Floofy to her words of wisdom as the temperatures continue to move lower and we continue to move indoors for most, if not all, of our general day-to-day chores! Consider cutting back on food quantity! [Read more…] about Hibernating Season Kicks Off

Dear Floofy Column – September 2015

Dear Floofy,

With all the back-to-school supplies cluttering my house, I feel like I need to start spring cleaning. Even the dog toys are everywhere. What do I do?

Sincerely, 

Stepping Gingerly

Dear Stepping,

Floofy herself was never quite convinced that there was a need for “spring” cleaning. She finds that as autumn fades into fall, the first thing Floofy wants to do is toss out the old and nest inside the things that make her happy. While Floofy can’t speak to school supplies, she does have some ideas for your dog toy overflow.

First, have you located a storage receptacle? A toy box designed for dogs or a basket that will hold the items now littering your floor? It is a great way to keep things in one spot. Though, if you have the type of floofin Dear Floofy has, you’ll also need to take the opportunity to teach your floofin how to replace her toys into the basket. [Read more…] about Secondhand Gifts

Dear Floofy Column – June 2015

Dear Floofy,

I love being on the water in the summertime. Is it true that all dogs know how to swim? Is it safe to take my pooch out on the water?

Sincerely,

Dog paddling in the pool

 

Dear Dog Paddling,

I hear you loud and clear! Every time Floofy crosses a river, drives past a creek, or sees a photo of the ocean, her heart races. It’s time. [Read more…] about Anchors Away!