Paws Up Blog

This version of Lambwolf Collective's incredibly popular "Nou" is sized down for small dogs, being thinner and shorter makes it easier for them to navigate around with it. This rose corduroy version has a texture which engages another set of senses for your dog.  I love this toy because it's SO versatile- you can change how it is tied as many different ways as you can imagine. You can make it easier by making the ties looser or harder by making the knots more complex and tighter. Essentially, you have one toy that you can make into almost any configuration-...

The Taart bed from the Lambwolf Collective is an incredible, affordable bed for small dogs, and is able to be both a snuggle warming bed in the winter and a cooling bed in the summer. My dogs love it.

Are you a fan of the world's favorite hot dog? The iconic "weiner dog" has been around for over 300 years, and is known for their hunting skills. Bred to hunt badgers, they have a high prey drive and love to go down tunnels. 

This snuffle toy is an ideal way to introduce your small dog to enrichment toys and help them gain confidence in engaging in instinctual play.

I get a lot of questions about the size of dog treats and what kind of dog treats are best for your tiny dog. There will be another post coming soon about finding safe treats so stay tuned and watch out for that! One of our biggest concerns with small dogs is weight gain. Obesity is a leading epidemic in dogs, and small dogs are no exception. They tend to be overfed (because they are just so darn cute!) and those extra pounds shorten their lifespans and increase the pressure on their already small and fragile bones/joints. In terms of...

You've found an amazing petsitter and now they'll be staying with your pet for a few days or even a few weeks. You met with them and showed them the food and harnesses, so you are all good, right? Not so fast. Leaving explicit instructions for your petsitter is absolutely essential for your pet. Do not expect that they will remember any detail- they likely have a lot of pets that they care for, and your pet's needs and wants are important- so make it very clear. Also, label everything! Feeding instructions, including where the food is kept, how much...