by No Ordinary Homestead | Jul 29, 2019 | Dog Training, House & Home, Pets
We all want happy, healthy and energetic pets. Our domestic animals become friends and family and form an integral part of our home life. Studies have shown that owning a pet can significantly reduce stress, anxiety and depression in people. It is only natural then,...
by No Ordinary Homestead | Jul 4, 2019 | DIY, Dog Training, House & Home, Pets
Pooch-Friendly Furniture: Where to Find It and How to Protect It As a devoted dog owner, you undoubtedly love spending as much time with your four-legged friend as possible. You especially enjoy coming home after a long day, getting comfortable on the couch and having...
by No Ordinary Homestead | May 8, 2019 | House & Home, Pets
As pet owners, we all want to make sure that our cats, dogs or other animals are as happy and healthy as possible. While we might have a significant amount of input into how happy they can be, many of us might feel that we’ve very little control over our...
by Tiffany | Feb 22, 2018 | Family, Featured, Pets
I can’t believe it. Our Newfoundland girl Ayla is turning 12 years old tomorrow. If you are not familiar with Newfoundlands, they are BIG and they are fluffy and they generally have a life expectancy of 8 to 10 years. This means Ayla is meanwhile a very old...
by Tiffany | Feb 3, 2018 | Family, Featured, House & Home, Pets
The last few days have been very sad for us as we said goodbye to our sweet, almost 18-year-old, Siamese-Mix kitty, Marilyn. We thought we’d create a little tribute post to remember the fun times we had with her and share some of our favorite pictures and...
by Tiffany | Oct 9, 2017 | Family, Pets
Dogs are truly man’s best friend. They even substitute as children for some families. The family dog will always be an important part of growing up and learning responsibility. Pets, like children and like ourselves, need several important things in their home to help...