by No Ordinary Homestead | Mar 29, 2024 | Dog Training, Family, Pets, The puppy years (1-2)
A puppy is a lot of work and it’s something that you want to consider carefully before committing to it. There are a lot of benefits to having a dog but when it comes to a puppy, they rely on you for a lot in those first few months, especially if they need to go out...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Jun 20, 2023 | Dog Training, Family, Pets
In the world of pet ownership, two main avenues present themselves to potential pet parents – adoption from shelters or purchasing from breeders. This is a subject often filled with strong emotions and varying viewpoints, leading to a continuing debate among pet...
by No Ordinary Homestead | May 20, 2022 | Family, House & Home, Pets
In 2019, health departments reported more than 50,000 tick-borne disease cases in humans, with the most common being Lyme disease. A tick-borne illness can give you a fever, chills, and various aches and pains in your muscles and joints. And just because you spend...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Feb 9, 2021 | Dog Training, Pets
Love to travel? If you answered yes, you’re probably already planning your next trip. Making plans, going over all the details in your head, and picking out your must-see spots in faraway cities are all part of the fun. Now picture who is coming with you on that trip....
by No Ordinary Homestead | Nov 6, 2020 | Pets
Ah, man’s best friend. We all love the thought of bringing a furry, four-legged pal into our home; someone we can take on long walks in the country and snuggle up with on a cold winter’s night. And although you’ll see many campaigns around reminding us that a dog is...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Jun 12, 2020 | Pets
If you have a senior dog at home, you already understand that you need to take extra care of its health. Older dogs need special considerations about their food, exercise, medicines, and many other things. Therefore it is natural that they need special care with...