Our site is new, but we’re eager to fetch up the best tips for you and you puppers. Like a dog without a bone, we’re constantly digging up new content to keep your tails waggin’ and your hearts happy. Welcome to the LifeOfRyDog.com community—where every dog has its day, and every owner follows their bliss. 🐾
I’d like to introduce you to my best friend. Her name is Riley. She’s a shithead. I loved her to pieces. This site is dedicated to the former pound puppy that I was lucky enough to snatch up from the Oregon Humane Society, when she was just three and a half months old.
She was my main sidekick, best friend, adventure buddy, wingman, assistant brew dog, and my everything. Through job changes, relationship changes, and address changes. If she could be with me, she was.
Sadly, I had to say goodbye to her and a big piece of me on the morning of March 19th of this year (2024). She was around eleven and a half years old.
So, this site is dedicated to Ry Dog! Long live Ry Dog. My intent with this Affiliate Marketing site is to have Ry’s name live on through content meant to entertain as much as inform.
Cheers! Here’s a few puppy pics of Ry.
Oh, yeah… I’ve never done this before. I don’t know what I’m doing. Learning and making it up as I go. I wanna have fun with it. Comments and suggestions appreciated.
Sniffing around for tips? We’ve got ya covered! Dig into our FAQ section for answers to some of today’s most common issues. 🐾
Riley fist started off with a bag of lower quality type puppy kibble. That didn’t last more than a few days, because I discovered the importance of higher quality food as a part of a well-rounded diet.
Ensuring your furry friend lives a long, happy life starts with a well-balanced diet that includes high-quality proteins for strong muscles, healthy fats for a shiny coat, fiber for smooth digestion, and a mix of vitamins and minerals to keep their tail wagging—all without forgetting to sneak in the occasional treat because, let’s face it, even dogs deserve a little indulgence now and then!
Think of your dog’s vet visits like doggy car maintenance! For adult dogs, once a year is a good rule of paw. This keeps your pup purring along smoothly and gives the vet a chance to check for any underlying issues. Puppies are more like shiny new cars and can require frequent tune-ups, so expect visits every few weeks at first for vaccinations and deworming. Senior pups, well, they deserve VIP treatment with checkups every six months to keep them sprightly! Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure (and a hefty vet bill), so stay on top of those visits! And… I would say that in my eleven and a half years with Ry Dog, being able to recognize when they’re acting, “weird” or “off”, could make a huge difference in their care.
Imagine that training your puppy is like programming a very cute robot that runs on treats. Use positive reinforcement by rewarding your pup with a delicious treat for every trick performed correctly. Repetition is a important! Puppies have the attention span of a goldfish, so patience and consistency are the main keys to success.
Separation anxiety can be ruff, especially with a new puppy. Start off slow with gradual goodbyes, where you leave for short intervals and gradually increase the time you’re gone. Your dog will learn that you are indeed coming back and not just ditching them. Having a goodbye routine also helps. I would give Ry Dog a chew toy filled with a treat as a distraction when I had to leave her home alone. Lastly, have a designated cozy spot that is just for them, like a crate or dog bed that is “their” spot. The routine is very helpful in training. Eventually, Ry learned to recognize if I was going to leave and would voluntarily go lay down in her crate like a good girl!