Emily Pierce is a self-published novelist, award winning short story writer, and freelancer. When she’s not writing, she enjoys baking and making clothes for dogs.
Before I brought Maggie home, I spent time researching the crate she would need. There are so many different kinds of crates out there that come in all kinds of sizes. I didn’t want her to use the crate in the wrong way. It was supposed to be a place where she felt safe, where […]
Recently, I’ve had the joy to watch one of my best friends adopt her own puppy and bring him home. She’d never owned her own dog before, so it was great to watch her experience all of his first milestones. Some were more enjoyable than others, but there are always a few firsts that dog […]
Potty training a young dog can feel like it lasts forever. Some dogs take to it quickly, but most will need time to learn that they can’t go to the bathroom in your home. As they grow, they’ll get much better about respecting the potty training rules, but sometimes dogs can’t help themselves. They’re naturally […]
When Maggie was younger, she was still potty training and getting used to my house at the same time. I thought making her a little bed would make her more comfortable, so I used the fleece blanket she came home with to create a haven surrounded by her stuffed animals. I pictured her napping in […]
Right after I decided I would get my first dog, but long before I brought Maggie home, I knew that I had to decide which dog food was best for her. The first thing I did was start reading about brands on the internet. I had no idea what I was in for! There are […]
There are some decisions that will be easy for dog owners to make. I never worry whether I’m doing the right thing by buying Maggie the chew toy that’s on sale or the discounted dog bone at the pet store. She’d be fine with either one of them, but they also won’t affect her life […]