Reckless K9 Companions

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July

06/26/2025

We were sent this wonderful painted canvas of Nelly in the mail! Just incredible! Thank you so much chewy for the awesome surprise gift!

06/25/2025

Good info for when the hot weather returns.

06/16/2025

“Oh rubbish....our nails don’t hurt when they grow.”
I hear you, but let’s look at why trainers, groomers, vets (really anyone who works closely with dogs) will urge you to please trim your dog’s nails or “claws”.

It isn’t always nice to hear but it is an important message.

What happens when your dogs nails are too long?
The toes can start to splay, they can spread our unnaturally.
This affects how the foot can move and place itself.

Did your dog’s toes once sit neatly and tightly together?
Have you noticed they now sit wider apart?
Notice those bigger gaps?
The foot isn't as compact as it one was.

Over time.... the toes can twist and they may have a new way of moving or walking, one their body isn’t built for and it can be very subtle and tricky to spot.

That new movement affects joints and muscles all the way up the leg.
Eventually.... it can impact the hips.
The gait can be affected as well as their whole walking style.

Why does this happen?
Dog nails don’t retract.
They stay long (and for long nails concrete walking may not help at all...it just means more pain).
Long nails can’t sink into hard surfaces.
The toes bend... the joints strain and the foot compensates in unnatural ways.

Will they show pain?
Some dogs will..... many don’t or can’t.
That doesn't mean they’re not in a lot of discomfort.

Pain often shows in unexpected ways...unwanted behaviour, movement and posture.
Pain that is preventable becomes a welfare issue.

We owe it to our dogs to help them live (as much as possible) a pain free life.

Yes...nail care can be hard.
Yes, some dogs hate it and progress can be snail pace slow.

However....we owe it to our dogs to not give up on them or their nails.

06/11/2025

A day at the beach

06/11/2025

Yummy treats yo help keep your fur babies cool this summer

YOGURT DOG TREATS:
8 strawberries
¾ cup blueberries
1 cup plain Greek yogurt

MINTY FRESH DOG TREATS:
1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup chopped mint
¼ cup parsley
½ cup spinach
¼ cup coconut oil
½ cup honey

PEANUT BUTTER DOG ICE CREAM:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp cinnamon

PUMPKIN DOG ICE CREAM:
2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup pumpkin purée
2 bananas

Yogurt Dog Treats: https://princesspinkygirl.com/yogurt-dog-treats/
Minty Fresh Dog Pupsicles: https://princesspinkygirl.com/minty-fresh-dog-pupsicles/
Pumpkin Dog Ice Cream: https://princesspinkygirl.com/pumpkin-dog-ice-cream/
Peanut Butter Ice Cream: https://princesspinkygirl.com/peanut-butter-dog-ice-cream/

06/11/2025

This is one of those little wee secrets with reactive dogs.🤫
If you are really struggling with your reactive dog and have never thought about u turns...this little gem has the amazing ability to help you both.

The biggest reason this helps?

It’s not what most people think.

It’s because you become more in tune with your dog’s body language those first subtle signs they’re becoming unsure, overexcited, or frustrated.

That is key!

Reading those tell tale signs allow you to help your dog and stop those reactions.
I really do appreciate some of these signs can be tricky to spot and they can happen fast !!!

Give it a go if you haven't tried it.
Well worth it.

06/02/2025

06/02/2025

Our homeboy Ace aka Baba Yaga, he is still available baby but dang (6 months old) still looking like a beefcake!

05/28/2025

Tick season is here and here is some good information about lyme disease. Always be informed and ready for anything 🫶