by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 30, 2024 | Garden, Maggie Lane Designs, Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
How To Create A Dog Safe Garden Happy Wednesday everyone! How To Create A Dog Safe Garden. Spring is here and Mr. TAL and I have been working hard to put in new edging around the house, raised beds for plantings, and creating plans for a new shed. I have plans for...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 2, 2024 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
What Are The Nutritional Stages Over A Dog’s Lifespan? Happy Wednesday everyone! It’s been a minute since I last posted. It’s been a crazy busy time for us and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time soon but I didn’t forget about you. I’m back and ready...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 30, 2024 | Pet Health, Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
Your Dog’s Zodiac Sign This is a re-post. I’ve been asked to share this post again and I’m happy to do so. I’ve always believed animals have amazing personalities and found this so interesting to research. Enjoy! Comment below and let me...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 27, 2023 | Halloween, Holiday, Maggie Lane Designs, Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Are Acorns Toxic To Dogs? Happy Thursday everyone! Jake, Maggie, and myself have been enjoying this September by walking the property line making loops back through the woods and then home. The leaves are starting to fall, dead branches lay broken on the ground, and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Aug 29, 2023 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
What You Need To Know About Emergency Vets Happy Wednesday everyone! Needing an emergency vet is a stressful and scary thing! Needing to visit one of these facilities is different than going to a regular vet appointment. Today on the blog we talking about What You...
by Two Adorable Labs | Aug 8, 2023 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
How To Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup Happy Wednesday everyone! After a month long break from blogging, I’m back and feeling refreshed. I came across an article recently on How To Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup and keeping your pup happy and healthy. A dog’s...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 24, 2023 | Life, Tips and Tricks, Travel
How To Get The Best Hotel Accommodations For Your Pet Hello everyone from Sunny Nashville, TN! How to get the best hotel accommodations for your pet! We checked into the Renaissance Nashville Hotel last evening and as we were walking the dogs for their potty break,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 25, 2023 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Surprising Facts About Dog Kisses Happy Wednesday everyone! Our pet’s kisses are the best! And that’s why I’m talking about the Surprising Facts About Dog Kisses. Jake And Maggie are so affectionate and show us so much love. We used to call Maggie the “mad licker”...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 11, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
What Is Black Dog Syndrome? Happy Wednesday everyone! Today we are talking about Black Dog Syndrome, also known as BDS, and what it means. I have always loved black dogs and have never been afraid of them but some people are because of a fear stigma due to a...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 7, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
Do Dogs And Cats Suffer From Seasonal Affective Disorder? Happy Wednesday everyone! And Happy New Year! After a much needed break, I’m back to blogging and will be doing so every Wednesday. I took time to work on a fun new project which I’ll be talking about here...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 15, 2022 | Holiday, Maggie Lane Designs, Tips and Tricks
How To Decorate Your Christmas Tree This is a re-post: Happy Wednesday everyone! If you are like me, you decorate your tree the day after Thanksgiving. If so, this might be late but I wanted to post again incase you may have missed it last year and still need tips....
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 14, 2022 | Pet Health, Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
What To Think About Before Welcoming A New Kitten Into Your Home This is a re-post: If you’ve got a new kitten or plan to adopt one, check out this informative post on What To Think About Before Welcoming A New Kitten Into Your Home! This post not only applies...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 4, 2022 | DIY, Food, Holiday, Sweets, Tips and Tricks
How To Make Marshmallow Snowflakes Happy Monday everyone!! These How To Make Marshmallow Snowflakes are a pretty addition to a delicious cup of hot chocolate! They are inexpensive to make, easy to create, and can be completed within a few minutes! Picture this…the...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 29, 2022 | DIY, Maggie Lane Designs, Tips and Tricks, Videos
How To Make A Bow Tutorial And Video Happy Wednesday everyone! As promised, here is my How To Make A Bow Tutorial And Video! This is only my second tutorial and I’m in much need of some practice but I tried my best not to confuse you. I angled the camera so...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 21, 2022 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Luxating Patella / Cranial Cruciate Ligament Happy Wednesday everyone! I’ve mentioned in the last few blog posts that Jake has had some surgery and that surgery was to fix a Luxating Patella and Cranial Cruciate Ligament. He is doing very well but we had some ups...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 13, 2022 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
11 First Aid Procedures For Your Dog In Case Of Emergency Happy Wednesday everyone! Take it from me…owning a dog is so rewarding but accidents and emergencies can happen. Jake had to have ACL surgery recently and we are spending time recovering. It’s been a process...
by Upframe Creative | Jul 28, 2022 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
10 Dog Sleeping Positions Happy Monday everyone! I love watching Jake and Maggie sleep. They look and feel so safe and content and I love that. Are you like me and do you wonder what their sleeping positions actually mean? Did you know that your dog’s sleeping...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jul 24, 2022 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Tips On Flying With Your Pet Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog we talk about Tips On Flying With Your Pet. Mr. TAL and I cancelled our trip to Asheville and had a staycation instead but are keeping our trip to Tennessee in September. We’ve talked about...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 24, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
7 Terms Every Pup Parent Should Know Happy Wednesday everyone! I’m constantly working with Jake And Maggie to make sure they don’t forget how to heel, focus on their “recall” and to make sure they don’t act like crazy dogs out in public :-). Here are 7 Terms Every...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 8, 2022 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Safe Swimming Tips For Your Dog Happy Monday everyone! With summer fast approaching we will be taking Jake And Maggie on vacations with us with swimming involved. I started researching different dog friendly hotels and pet-friendly activities and thought I’d share a...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 11, 2022 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Cleaning With Vanilla And Lemon Happy Monday everyone! In part three of my collaboration with Sweet Home Vanilla, we have put together several natural cleaning and deodorizing options using vanilla and lemon. I’ve learned so much from talking with Amanda from...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 15, 2022 | Tips and Tricks
St. Patrick’s Day Pet Safety Tips This is a re-post: Check out how adorable Jake And Maggie are in their St. Patrick’s Day attire! Happy Wednesday everyone! Can you believe St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow! I love this holiday because it is a happy one...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 14, 2022 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Taking Your Dog To A Pet Friendly Restaurant Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog we are talking about Taking Your Dog To A Pet Friendly Restaurant. Mr. TAL and I are taking Jake and Maggie on vacation with us this year to Ashville, NC! We talked this weekend...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 29, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
19 Winter Activities To Do With Your Dog This is a re-post. I have also included links for my cat loving friends! Happy Monday everyone!!! 19 Winter activities to do with your dog. December is almost here and that means cold blistering weather, fires burning,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 2, 2021 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
How To Bathe A Cat Happy Friday everyone! Did you know September is National Happy, Healthy Cat Month!???? It was Wednesday, September 1st and I totally missed it but better late than never I always say. I had my notes ready and was planning on doing a cat post...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jul 28, 2021 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
What To Do If Your Dog Has Been Stung By A Bee Happy Wednesday everyone! What would you do if your pup got stung by a bee? I was thinking about this the other day as I was watching the many bumble bees buzzing about my yard. Jake And Maggie are not phased by these...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 21, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
SiliDog Pet Tags and TAL Collaborate Together Happy Monday everyone!! Have you ever heard of SiliDog Pet Tags? If you have not, check out my SiliDogs Pet Tags post and you will see how amazing this product is! SiliDog reached out to me and I’m excited to tell you...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 13, 2021 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
12 Things That Humans Do That Annoy Their Dog Happy Friday everyone!!! Have you ever wondered if you annoy your dog? Here are 12 Things Humans Do That Annoy Their Dog! I am constantly hugging Jake because he LOVES it but Maggie is more of a pet me and walk away...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 28, 2021 | Charity, Food, Jakes Garage, Maggie Lane Designs, Pets, Tips and Tricks
How To Navigate My Website Happy Friday everyone! Navigating My Website and 2021 Bucket List. We are kicking off the weekend with an update to my previous post “Kicking Off 2021 With A Pudding Dessert And TAL’s Bucket List”. Hind sight being 2020, I should have...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 4, 2021 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
How To Organize An Egg Hunt For Your Pup This is a re-post. I thought this would be so fun to put out again. The last few years we have organized an Easter egg hunt for Jake And Maggie and it is so much fun. This year is no different. I’ve already purchased...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 18, 2021 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Why Do Dogs Like To Roll In The Snow? This is a re-post with updated links Happy Monday everyone! We had snow again this weekend and it was beautiful. Jake and Maggie loved it! We played frisbee, they rolled around, sniffed and made tunnels with their noses in...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 17, 2020 | DIY, Maggie Lane Designs, Tips and Tricks
DIY Ornament For Any Pet Lover Happy Friday everyone! Do you have extra material laying around from another project that you have no idea what to do with? Then you’ve come to the right place! This DIY Ornament for the pet lovers in your life is perfect for any...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 2, 2020 | Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
21 Gift Ideas For Pet Lovers Happy Wednesday everyone! I’ve been thinking of what to get the dogs for Christmas this year and it’s been decided! Jake and Maggie are getting new doggie beds! Of course they will be getting new toys and treats and this got me thinking...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 27, 2020 | Pet Health, Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
Ways To Save On Pet Expenses Happy Monday everyone!! We got a delivery on Saturday from SmartyPaws Vitamins for the dogs, see previous post (HERE) and I said to Thomas, between their insurance (HERE), organic food, organic treats, vitamins and probiotics, I need to...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 20, 2020 | Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
How To Remove Pet Hair Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend! If you are like me, you take your dogs everywhere with you and that means dog hair in your car. Do you allow your pets to enjoy naps on the couch? How do you remove pet hair? It is so...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 7, 2020 | Pet Health, Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
A Checklist For Dog Owners Expecting Pups Happy Labor Day everyone! I recently had a conversation with a dog owner whose female dog is pregnant and expecting puppies very soon. She wanted to know if there was a supplement to give her dog incase she could not produce...
by Two Adorable Labs | Aug 16, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Tips To Staying In A Hotel With Your Cat Happy Monday everyone!! Thomas and I went to dinner on Saturday night and we started talking about all of the home projects we have completed this year. We decided back in January that this would be the year to check the...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jul 28, 2020 | Electrical Safety, Jakes Garage, Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks, Videos
Electrical Safety And Your Pet This is a re-post: November is here and with Christmas right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to post this again along with some updated information. Thomas is a wealth of information when its comes to electrical safety,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 18, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Happy Monday everyone!!! I want to thank everyone for participating in my questionnaire. I really appreciate the time you took and all of your invaluable feedback. I’ve listened and will implement all the changes. From time to time, I will put out a few questions...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 16, 2020 | Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
Happy Wednesday everyone! Thanks for tuning in to the second part of Jake and Maggie’s birthday party. See the first part HERE. There was so much information and fun pictures that I couldn’t fit it all into one post. I’ve been told I’m a...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 19, 2020 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Have you ever wondered what the anatomy of a dog’s paw is? I have and according to AKC, a dog’s paw is made up of skin, bone, tendons, ligaments, blood supply, and connective tissue. That doesn’t sound all that different from our anatomy and for that, we have to be...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 20, 2020 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Spring is finally here! It has been a chilly one and it hasn’t stopped my allergies from knocking me off my feet!! I’m glad Jake and Maggie have such thick healthy coats to protect them but I’ve noticed as spring moves forward, they are shedding a bit more. The...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 31, 2020 | Tips and Tricks
Can You Claim Your Dog On Your Taxes? This is a re-post from March 2020 but since tax season is upon us, I thought I’d share incase some of you missed it. This post might be a little late for some of you, but I thought about it today and did some research....
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 19, 2020 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Do Dogs Understand Personal Space? Do dogs really understand the meaning of personal space? I don’t think Jake and Maggie do. I’m sure we are all sick of talking and thinking about the Coronavirus. I know Jake and Maggie are! Every activity I think of...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 3, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
How To Protect Your Pet During A Tornado This post is dedicated to Nashville and all those who have lost their homes and loved ones due to the tornado that hit on Tuesday morning. It is also dedicated to the many animals who were scared and have lost their lives in...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 28, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Traveling With Your Pet Are you tired of this wintery weather and looking forward to spring? Do you have any camping trips planned this year with you and your pet? Before you and your BFF hit the trails, make a check list of what you need to bring. Don’t forget any...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 25, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Benefits Of Therapy Dogs In Schools With Jake and Maggie passing their second TDI test with Thomas as their handler, we can now all volunteer together. I’m so excited because Jake and Maggie are signed up to do some reading classes for the children at two local...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 23, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Careers Involving Animals What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you stay on track and become what you always wanted or did you veer off choosing another profession? I wanted to be a veterinarian but as time went on, I changed my mind and went into business....
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 11, 2020 | Pet Health, Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
February Is National Pet Dental Health Month Happy Friday everyone! February is almost over but not quite and this re-post is just in time. Genesis Walker, Outreach Specialist, Money.com reached out to me about the importance of pet insurance. This article below,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 31, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
I recently posted pictures of Jake and Maggie on Instagram that were taken during one of our walks around our neighborhood. In those pictures, they are wearing a gentle lead head harness no pull lead that I bought from Chewy.com. These leads were used in our...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 22, 2020 | Pets, Products, Tips and Tricks
With the winter here and cold weather keeping us all bundled up inside, I have not been diligent in taking Jake and Maggie for their walk. We haven’t played frisbee much outside lately either and there are days where the dogs get bored. We play our tricks in the...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 9, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
With the pet industry exploding in growth opportunities, I thought I would put together some statistics on pet ownership, cost per month, and how advanced we have come in our thinking about the quality of food, treats, care, services, and technology. We are now...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 2, 2020 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
How to teach children to be kind to animals? How else can a child know the difference? I was once told that animals do not have personalities or feelings. I was an adult participating in this conversation and could not for the life of me rationalize the words my...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 31, 2019 | Holiday, Maggie Lane Designs, Tips and Tricks
Meaningful Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Day This is a re-post with photos taken throughout 2022 and updated blog posts at the bottom. We’ve reached The 24 Days Before Christmas which means New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is next up! What...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 17, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
How many of you sleep with your dog? Thomas and I sleep with Jake and Maggie every night and honestly, I love it!!! Jake and Maggie have two different sleeping styles with Maggie curling up into a ball at the bottom of the bed and Jake literally sharing a pillow with...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 15, 2019 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
I was fortunate to grow up in a family of animal lovers. My parents bought a small farm that they renovated over the years and my farther fenced in acreage for two horses, three ponies, and two baby calves! Of course, my sister and I, saved every stray cat and dog...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 6, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Wow! What a week so far! Jake and Maggie have been training for their TDI test (well, you already know because I’ve been talking about it so much) and here I go again…it is THIS FRIDAY!!! Jake goes first at 5:30 pm and Maggie is last at 6:30 pm!...
by Two Adorable Labs | Oct 8, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Soooo…..I took Jake and Maggie to the vet last night to get their preventative shots for Lyme disease and they acted as if they had never had a day of training in their lives!! I could see the vet tech looking at me and I knew what she was thinking…get...
by Two Adorable Labs | Aug 7, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
I can’t tell you how many pictures I’ve taken of Maggie only to delete them because they didn’t turn out right. I don’t have a problem with Jake. He is very photogenic and takes better pictures and quite possibly because he is chocolate and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 21, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
“Jake was so tired after his bath”. “He couldn’t wait to get on the couch for his nap”. If your like me, I clean everything pertaining to the dogs, i.e., leashes, bowls, bowls, toys, etc. I’ve taken shortcuts before and literally...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 21, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
“Jake was so tired after his bath”. “He couldn’t wait to get on the couch for his nap”. If your like me, I clean everything pertaining to the dogs, i.e., leashes, bowls, bowls, toys, etc. I’ve taken shortcuts before and...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jun 12, 2019 | Garden, Maggie Lane Designs, Tips and Tricks
Nine plants mosquitos do not like This is a follow up to my post “Natural Mosquito Repellent” that I blogged about this week. No sooner did I blog about this topic, did I find more information about plants that mosquitos do not like. Can you imagine...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 6, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
13 Ways To Keep Your House Clean With A Pet This is a re-post with a much needed photo update as well. Happy Wednesday everyone! So I’m walking through the house this morning thinking about how badly my hardwood floors need waxed and thought I’d do a post on cleaning...
by Two Adorable Labs | Apr 18, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Jake and Maggie have had another big week. We completed our second week of Canine Good Citizen Training in Burgettstown, PA with Blue Ribbon Dog Trainers. What is the Canine Good Citizen Program?The American Kennel Club started the canine good citizen program in...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 27, 2019 | Pet Health, Tips and Tricks
“Jake came back from Country Dog Grooming in Eureka, MO very tired and styled with his safari bandanna”. “The groomer said he was a good boy”. We are in Missouri right now and one of the things I love about living here is that it is very dog...
by Two Adorable Labs | Mar 3, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Many of us don’t think about creating a Will for ourselves and our families let alone one for our pets. And working with an attorney can be expensive. Many don’t think about what happens once they pass and the living pet is now left without a home or...
by Two Adorable Labs | Feb 6, 2019 | Pet Health, Tips and Tricks
I’ve recently been helping a friend with a situation involving a very sweet Portuguese Water Dog whose owner has passed away. She came as a pair with her brother but the family has split them up leaving this poor sweet girl to find a new home. She is now with my...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 29, 2019 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Did you know that Pittsburgh, PA has been ranked #7 as a foodie destination? I’ve been watching the transition over the years and the addition of many delicious restaurants which Thomas and I have had the pleasure of trying. Now that we have Jake and Maggie,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Dec 10, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
“Maggie loves to climb up on her daddy, lick his head and then look out the window”. “He has 73 pounds sitting on his shoulder”. LOL “Jake just loves to relax”. “Maggie went looking for me and had to show me her new...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 29, 2018 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
With Thanksgiving having just past and Christmas right around the corner, Thomas and I have been shopping, dining, and checking things off our “to do” list around the house. We are so excited because this will be Jake and Maggie’s second Christmas...
by Two Adorable Labs | Nov 12, 2018 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Every year Thomas and I donate to the animal shelters for the holidays by not only making a monetary donation but providing the shelter with cleaning supplies and food. I’ve often thought about the many dedicated and caring volunteers that donate their time and...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 15, 2018 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Jake and Maggie are now 11 months old and have learned so much in their short little lives. They are incredibly smart and have picked up all of their commands at Casey Ray’s STL Dog Training in Wildwood, MO very quickly. Our trainer and owner, Shelly, used her...
by Two Adorable Labs | May 8, 2018 | Pets, Tips and Tricks
Keeping Your Dog Calm During A Thunderstorm This is a re-post from 2018. Our trip to Tennessee with the pups is finally here and unfortunately rain and thunderstorms are predicted for our entire trip! I will be creating several posts on our trip as to where to stay,...
by Two Adorable Labs | Jan 31, 2018 | Products, Tips and Tricks
We all have responsibilities that take us away from the quality time we want to spend with our pets and worse yet, we get sick and we still have the responsibility to take care of them. We have all had the flu a time or two in our lives and we know how it can zap...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 27, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Short Attention Span In Dogs Updated post: I had just started blogging and did not know a thing of what I was doing. This post says it all with a short blurb about grass chewing, 1 picture, and a video. I’m going through all of my older posts and updating all...
by Two Adorable Labs | Sep 27, 2017 | Pet Health, Pets, Tips and Tricks
Jake and Maggie’s First Trip To Pet Supplies Plus Updated post: Jake And Maggie were 3 months old when I created this post. They are now 4 years old. Boy what I have learned along the way in raising to sibling puppies at the same time! Jake and Maggie are 3...
