It's so satisfying giving your dog a treat that you made yourself. It's even more satisfying when it's quick and affordable. During this July heatwave I used my dog's two favorite fruits to create some quick bite, dog friendly popsicles that are tasty for humans too. Check out the video below for a quick run through on how to make these yummy treats: The Recipe -Strawberry- -Mix 1.5 Cups Strawberries and 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Greek Yogurt -Blend in a Food Processer -Pour into M

Dogs are family too! My dog gets his picture taken OFTEN. Every holiday (except maybe labor day), my pup gets ready for another fun game of "Pics for Treats." Sometimes we use the fabulous outdoor space with it's perfect lighting, and other times we create an indoor studio. It's SO fun, even my social media obsessed teenager joins in. Wanna check out our latest photo session? Watch the video below! Are you ready to try this with your fur-baby? All you need is: Two small Ameri

My dog, Odin, LOVES going to the dog park. I know that he enjoys playing with other dogs, sniffing around, and running without a care in the world. Vista Dog Park is a newer, smaller park, and my dog just LOVES it! There are always plenty of tennis balls, grass, and large rocks to sniff. The community keeps water available at MOST times too. Watch the video below to get the full tour, provided by Odin with a GoPro camera. Have you visited this dog park? Share your thoughts an

This is our most frequently asked question. Surprised? I definitely was. When I first started business I was sure that more people would ask about my insurance policy or wildfire evacuation plan. I would go to Care Plan Meetings ready to inspire confidence in my new clients with all the possible information that they could possibly want. Instead of all the detailed safety concerns, everyone wanted to know what I would need to complete my job. "Here's the leash, here's the wat

Looking for a great bonding activity for both you and your pup? Here's an incredibly fun one that we recently offered to our regular dog walking clients. Not only will your pup get a tasty treat, you'll get a beautiful art piece to cherish. Check out the DIY video below! Did you make the project? Share the results with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram by tagging #MamaWalksDogs. Got ideas, suggestions, or wanna share your experience? Comment below! With puppy and kitty l

With a name like Mama Walks Dogs, we sure do get asked this question a lot. If you'd like the quick answer, right below is our video response, but for the long answer continue reading .. Ok, you're still reading, so here's the deal: YES! We do provide care for other critters. Mama Walks Dogs specializes in walking dogs. Dogs love walks, and we want to give it to them. Giving your dog a regular walk provides SO many benefits to their lives: Socialization to sounds, sights, and

My dog LOVES to chew. Every night, at about 7PM, he stands in the middle of the living room, stamps his little feet, whines, and demands something to chew on while the house winds down from the day. I know... He's spoiled.. But it's so good for his teeth! I can't help but give in to his tiny tantrum. Sadly, this habit can get expensive. My pup can devour a bully stick in about an hour. With bully sticks costing anywhere from $3-$5 each, my pup was going to chew me out of hous

Everyone knows that you need to bring poop bags on a dog walk, but what else could you possibly need? Why do dog walkers have such massive bags? The Answer: All dogs are unique. All neighborhoods are different. Professional dog walkers have to be prepared for everything! For those of you who didn't watch the video above, here's a list of what I keep in my bag: Poop Bags Hand Sanitizer Dog Mace (Citronella) First Aid Kit (with Tweezers) Business Cards Treats Paw Balm Water Bow

My dog and I play a fun game together. I call it "Treats for Pictures." Around every holiday I bring out some colorful props, a tripod, a handsome doggy bowtie, some extra special treats, and we head outside to take pictures. It's a fun way to practice those training cues outside, with a world full of distractions, and get those extra precious pictures to share with your dog's dog-aunts, dog-uncles, and dog-grandparents. Are you ready to try this with your fur-baby? All you n

Little known thing about me: I went to culinary school when I was younger. Baking has always been an enjoyable hobby of mine, and, if I'm doing it right, a tasty hobby too! When I was looking on the internet for a cake recipe for my dog, Odin, I was seriously underwhelmed. All these recipes make full size cakes. I have ONE dog. He weighs thirty pounds. That would be a lot of cake thrown in the trash, and I put way too much love into my baking to be throwing it away. The other

I want to share the world with my dog. He's so curious, active, positive, and FUN! Because of this, I'm always looking for new things to do and try with my sweet pup. While snuggling my furry, four-legged baby on the couch and getting lost on Pinterest, I found a painting project that we could try. It was easy, all simple crafting materials that we had on hand, and versatile. The next day I prepared everything and we made art! Our first project was on a 2x2 inch stretched can

With smell being a dog's primary sense, on top of being a completely different size and shape from us, it's hard to imagine the world from a dog's perspective. What are they looking at? What draws them to a certain place to sniff? Most of the time we can make a fairly accurate, educated guess, but we can never know with 100% certainty. This is why as a dog mom I am always reading about dogs. I want to fill in the gaps of my knowledge and better understand these amazing four

Sometimes being a pet parent is hard. You feed, love, and walk your dog regularly, but is your dog really happy? Figuring out how to communicate with a species that experiences our world so differently can be hard. For example: vision is not a dog’s dominant sense. Their sense of smell is more important to them. That’s why our society has harnessed a dog’s powerful nose for many tasks. Studies have shown that dogs even tell time with their sense of smell. So what truly brings

Did you know that pets cause about 1,000 house fires per year in the United States? Losing your home to a fire is terrible, but even worse is losing your furry loved ones at the same time. As a devoted pet parent, it’s important to maximize the likelihood of your pets never having to live through a fire disaster, and, if disaster does strike, you need to be prepared. Steps to Help Prevent Your Pet From Starting a Fire Do Not Leave Candles Unattended The flickering of a candle

When it’s 75 degrees Fahrenheit or above, asphalt and concrete start to get hot. Your darling dog may want to go for a walk, or NEED to go potty, but the sidewalk and street might be too hot to be safe. Dogs are very optimistic and will follow their human family as much as possible, sometimes even to their detriment, and get burns and blisters on their paws. It’s important for you, as your dog’s biggest advocate and protector, to know how to check if the ground is safe for wa

“The Fourth of July” is a dirty word around my house. Every year, the impending holiday brings equal amounts of concern, hope, and dread. Maybe you know what I’m talking about, or maybe you are lucky enough to have a dog that isn’t sound sensitive. Sound sensitive dogs will sometimes try to hide, shake in fear, refuse to eat and drink, run away, or try to dig their way to the South Pacific, starting with your couch, when they hear fireworks. It’s not their fault. As puppies,

Location: 21st and W. Rio Grande St. Bear Creek Dog Park is famous here in Colorado! El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department estimates that this park gets 100,000 visitors per year. For good reasons! It's a 25 acre dog park with access for dogs to play in the creek, practice agility, and get some hiking in with their human companion. This epic dog park was opened in 1997 and by 2006 was already rank as one of the top 10 dog parks in the United States. On a personal not

Summer is here and it's hot! Spoil your pup with a cool treat made from fresh, healthy, dog-friendly ingredients. It's a classic and simple recipe: Peanut butter and Banana Popsicles. You can make these in a popsicle mold and use long, skinny dog treats as the stick, or you can use fun ice cube trays for a cute shaped, small treat. After making them you can store the popsicles in the mold you used, or remove them from the mold and put them in a freezer-safe ziploc bag. This r

Today is National Apple Pie day, and your sweet dog deserves a taste. Here is a canine friendly, bite size recipe that is perfect for letting your dog enjoy a slice of the good life. Apple Pie Bites Makes Approximately 2 Dozen Ingredients: 2 Cored and Diced Apples 1 TBSP Cinnamon 1 TBSP Honey 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 1 TBSP Coconut Oil 2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour 1 ½ TSP Baking Powder ½ Cup Milk 2 Eggs Preheat your oven to 350F Wash, core, and dice apples (You can grate them as wel

I don't know about you, but I can't run on dirt and gravel. For some reason my body seems to feel that running on concrete isn't really exercise. I can go for miles on a nice flat concrete trail, but after about half a mile on dirt, I am officially done. I struggled to find a well lit, maintained space that I could run on, until I found Prospect Lake. Prospect Lake is located in Memorial Park, Colorado Springs. The lake itself is 58 acres of water and great for a quick paddle