Grooming A Difficult Dog Tips and Tricks
Grooming a difficult dog is a challenging task for even the most well-trained pet parents and dog groomers. All dogs require some level of grooming throughout their lives – from nail trimming to…
Author: Carol Bryant
Carol Bryant is a Cocker Spaniel expert with over 30 years of experience. A dog lover of the highest order is how Gayle King introduced Carol when she appeared with her Cocker Spaniel on Oprah Radio’s Gayle King to discuss Cockers and dogs in general.
Carol created and owns the trademark, My Heart Beats Dog®, and lives that mantra. A pet industry veteran, she appears on television, radio shows, and podcasts as a trusted resource and has authored hundreds of articles from sites like CNN and Yahoo to Dogster and Today.com
She is the Immediate Past President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and a two-time winner of DWAA's Best Dog Blog.
Pet Blogger Journey 2023
Fourteen years is a long time to be committed to anything these days. I’ve been a pet blogger for 14 years. Every year, a group of pet bloggers come together to share their…
Are Cocker Spaniels Good With Cats?
Are Cocker Spaniels good with cats? As a person who lives with three cats, that was my first concern when looking for a new canine companion after I lost my precious Cocker mix…
How To Cook For Your Dog With Dr. Harvey’s
Why don’t you learn to cook for your dog? I overheard a conversation between two women in the veterinary waiting room back in the early 2000s. One woman was complaining about her dog’s…
Dex The Halls 2023 Holiday Dog Photo Contest Winners
It’s time for the 14th annual Dex the Halls Holiday Dog Photo Contest. We want to see your dogs in all their holiday glory. Whether you celebrate Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,…
Apoquel Side Effects and Alternatives
Your dog is itching, and your veterinarian prescribed Apoquel. It sounds great, but Apoquel side effects can kill your dog. Apoquel is designed to treat itching in dogs, but there are a lot…
Choosing the Right CBD For Dogs: Dosage and More
Choosing the right CBD for dogs dosage can be tricky and confusing. I know because I’ve been there. There’s no one set of perfect guidelines or charts to follow. Each CBD company’s potency,…
Expert Guide To Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel Dogs
Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel dogs have such striking coats that you can’t help but do a double-take when one passes by. Her merry disposition, beautiful stride, and gorgeous colors perfectly combine beauty, form,…
How To Calm a Puppy Down Like A Pro
That little canine bundle of love is lots of fun. Sooner or later, pet parents wonder how to calm a puppy down. It’s okay, too – puppies are a lot of work, full…
50 Best Cocker Spaniel Gift Ideas For Pawsome Presents
When it comes to a Cocker Spaniel Gift Guide, we’re upping the bark. We know Cocker Spaniel lovers are worshipped and adored. These dogs and their parents deserve only the very best goodies…