Om Shanti Pups - Dog Health & Wellness

Ri just sits and waits for his 🐈‍⬛ friend to return 💔 he looks for the kitty behind the bed, in the kitty room (aka my office!) and in the wheelbarrow he found 🐈‍⬛ hiding under 💙 he’s the sweetest boy!

Update: the kitty formerly known as Tuna is actually a boy named Grim! 🐈‍⬛ He was microchipped, and the vet was able to contact his mom so she could pick him up 🎉 best news ever! Rico and I miss our temporary 🐈‍⬛ friend, but I’m glad he’s back home where he belongs! 💙 the third black cat Rico has helped find 💙

I’ve gone from a #dogmom to a temporary #catmom 🐈‍⬛ Rico found this sweet baby in our backyard and there was a hawk around. After he let me know she was there, I became her friend and she waltzed right inside like she owned the place! She’s been posted on our local Facebook lostandfoundpets and Nextdoor, and I created a Pawboost for her. Hopefully we hear from her family tonight, or we’ll head to the vet to scan her for a microchip tomorrow. She’s safe and comfy. Roxy is being mad dramatic over our temporary kitty, and Rico is trying so hard to be her friend! I’ve got a list of what to do if you find a stray animal ➡️ hit the top link in bio and scroll down so you’re prepared if you happen to find a pet in need of help, plus tips on how to prevent your pet from getting lost!

Anyone else have a full-contact snuggler? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Roxy MUST BE fully smothering for it to count as snuggles. And she’s 60lb! She also can’t control her licker 😆

A perfectly happy Roxy after our fun #PhantomCanyon adventure! It’s so nice having her carry her own water and 💩 bags! It gives her a job to do, which can help with anxiety. We’ve used #dogbackpacks for years and the @wolf_republic Ranger Pack is by far our favorite. Grab yours at the top link in bio, and use promo code OMSHANTIPUPS10 for 10% off🎉 For tips on selecting the perfect dog backpack for your pup, hit the second link in bio page!

Walking a reactive dog can be such a challenge. When we were living in Puerto Rico, I was on a walk with the boy 💙 We passed by a large bush that was FILLED with coqui, which are tiny, SUPER LOUD frogs! 🐸 I thought Rico was going to jump out of his skin when they started up unexpectedly! Then we turn the corner to head back home and a kid inside one of those giant inflatable balls rolled by. Omg. Poor Ri instantly panicked and had nervous diarrhea. 😫 It was SO BAD! All I could do was empty my water bottle on it and run away 🤦🏻‍♀️ He’s gotten so much better with time, lots of patience, and a few changes of scenery! For a lot of dogs, it helps having their favorite, high-value treats, but Rico Does. Not. Eat. when scared. Instead, we would take him to quieter areas, during less busy times. What’s the worst reactive experience you’ve had with your dog? How did you handle it?

It’s like WW3 out there 🎇 Luckily both babies are handling it super well tonight. It could be that we’ve had 2 WEEKS of fireworks going on 😤 I’ve had white noise going, plenty of their favorite, high-value treats with lots of praise for good reactions, and quality snuggles. For more tips on managing fireworks with your dog, hit the link in profile💙