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5 Easy Ways to Calm Your Dog During a Storm Does your dog shiver and shake during storms? I’ve seen it a hundred times with my dog, Gracie. She silently crawls between my feet under my desk. This is a tell-tale sign that a storm is coming. This caught my attention and I wanted to understand what I could do to help my little one not be afraid anymore of storms. I know many dogs are afraid of thunder. The loud claps and noise are frightening to a dog and they feel unsafe.  They need to feel secure and this is the reason dogs try to go under tables, closets, under blankets and even in bathtubs to feel secure. Here are five easy and simple ways I found to make your dog calm and not fear thunderstorms.   1.      Do not coddle and over soothe your dog. I know it will be hard to resist but don’t do it. Just don’t scream and cry as it will make your dog feel even worse. Let them know you are there and speak calmly and reassuring. Do not show fear in your voice. They need to know th

 5 Ways to Remember your Deceased Pet We all love our pets and losing a pet can be a devastating time for you and your family. Experiencing a pet passing away can be difficult to deal with emotionally. The grief is real and can be very tough and very underestimated. Don’t take the grief you are experiencing lightly. It can be confusing and difficult to deal with. Just like a human death, there are many choices and decisions that must be made to honor and remember your pet. You will need to look into everything from keepsake memories, arranging a funeral and most of all dealing with the huge loss of your furry little friend. I have put together a short list of a few great ways to help with the grief, plus honor your pet and help you remember them for years to come. Photo Albums- In today’s digital world, taking pictures of your pet is a cinch. Being a pet owner, it is safe to bet you have a ton of pictures already!  After losing your pet you have options to keep your photos