by Cyndi | Jun 22, 2025 | Canine Care Collection
This is not another blog full of recycled tips and vague advice. This Collection is the red pill. The unplug-from-the-Matrix kind of resource for pet parents who are tired of being told the same five things about kibble and crate training. Instead, you’ll find: Real...
by Cyndi | Apr 1, 2025 | Cyndi's Journey, Dog Training, Foster Dog Challenges
Bringing a foster dog like Misty into your home can be a rewarding, yet challenging experience. Misty is a high-energy, larger dog, and her playful, inquisitive nature has brought both joy and unique obstacles to my daily routine with Jackson. Here are some of the key...
by Cyndi | Jan 15, 2025 | Commercial Dog Food, Dog Food, Dog Nutrition
Switching Dog Food After an Allergy Trial: What You Need to Know I recently had a client call me with a question about switching food after a dog food allergy trial. He told me that he had switched to a novel protein, Kangaroo, and was feeding Zignature LID dog food....
by Cyndi | Oct 30, 2024 | Dog Food, Purina Pro Plan
If you feed your dog Purina Pro Plan, you need to know this: Earlier this year, a Facebook group called, Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time, had been buzzing with claims that Purina Pro Plan (and other brands) had caused hundreds of pets to get ill, and sadly, some have...
by Cyndi | Oct 29, 2024 | Canine Care Collection, Gen X Doggie Mama Breakfast Club
In today’s edition of the atomic-style Gen X Doggie Mama Breakfast Club newsletter, I’ve got some crucial info that every pet parent needs to know. ‘Premium’ Dog Food, Harmful Ingredient Alert! Did you know that some so-called ‘premium’ dog foods contain garbage...
by Cyndi Smasal | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, Dog Food
Greetings, fellow pet parents and Trekkies! As a huge Star Trek fan, I’ve always loved Spock’s iconic phrase, “Live Long and Prosper.” Today, I’m excited to share how we can help our canine companions “Live Long and Pawsper.” Just like any good starship, it all starts...
by Cyndi Smasal | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog, Cyndi's Journey, Inspiration
A message inspired by a still small voice within: It is never too early or late to start… What can you do to make someone’s life better today? How can you help a pet parent take one step closer… Your job is to be the one to inspire others that they...
by Cyndi Smasal | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, Cyndi's Journey
In my earlier blog post, ‘When Hope and Healing Turns to Heartbreak,’ I shared the emotional journey of Rosie, a young dog who experienced a miraculous recovery through holistic care, only for her health to tragically decline again, highlighting the profound impact of...
by Cyndi Smasal | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, Cyndi's Journey
Hope I wrote an article about Rosie making a dramatic recovery. Her parents came to me at a crossroads, and I did what I always do—I went all in to help. It always starts with hope. I talk things through, look for solutions, troubleshoot, and identify what’s missing....
by Cyndi Smasal | Sep 22, 2024 | Blog, Books, Dog Won't Eat
One of the most common questions I get from pet parents is how to handle a picky eater. Recently, a client reached out to me about her dog, Toby, who has been struggling with his appetite. Here’s how we tackled the issue and some tips that might help you too. Client...
