Kodi had the best time playing—but like a lot of puppies, he got so caught up that he forgot to drink water. Once I offered it to him, he drank right away. Little moments like this matter. Puppies don’t always regulate themselves yet—it’s something we support and guide. 💖 Water is not a privilege for dogs—it’s a basic biological need. Yet, one of the most common (and concerning) practices I still see is water being restricted to “manage” behaviors like accidents, anxiety, or frequent...

(Keeping Your Dog Happy, Stimulated, and Regulated Indoors) Snow days in Portland and Lake Oswego  are rare—but when they happen, everything slows down. Walks get shorter. Roads get icy. Routines shift. And suddenly… you have a dog with energy and nowhere to put it. But here’s the thing:👉 your dog doesn’t just need physical exercise—they need mental stimulation and emotional engagement , especially during weather disruptions. At Doggywalkie, snow days are an opportunity to slow down,...