Ash, Author at Simply For Dogs

Breed Spotlight: Otterhound

August 20, 2018 /
Dog Breed /
By Ash

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Quite a while ago on the blog, I wrote about dog breeds that have gone extinct, or are on their way out. One of the dogs I mentioned was the Otterhound. At the time, there were reports that fewer than

5 Ways to Get in Shape with Your Dog

August 15, 2018 /
Dog Exercise /
By Ash

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It’s been quite a while since we’ve had another one of my “stories from the dog park”, so why not today? Last week, Janice, Leroy, and I headed to our local hot spot to let the dogs get in a good

9 Facts About Lyme Disease and Dogs

August 14, 2018 /
Dog's Lyme Disease /
By Ash

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I don’t know about you, but where I live with Janice and Leroy, the hottest part of the summer has arrived. That tail end of true summer, when school is almost back in session and you start to daydream

Pit Bull Service Dogs Being Banned from Airlines

August 11, 2018 /
Pit Bull Service Dogs /
By Ash

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Despite the fact that pit bull dogs have been proven as less naturally aggressive than Chihuahuas, it was announced this summer that Delta Airlines is banning all service dogs that appear to be of the

11 Best Toys for Pit Bulls

August 7, 2018 /
Pit Bulls Toys /
By Ash

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So far, we’ve talked about why pit bulls have such a bad reputation, why pit bulls should not be banned, what it’s like to care for a pregnant pit bull, and so much more. This breed group is fascinating,

Breed Spotlight: Bull Terrier

August 6, 2018 /
Dog Breed /
By Ash

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If you’ve been following along on the series about pit bull dogs that I’ve posted lately, you’ll know that “pit bull” is not a breed, but rather a group of breeds that share similar ancestry.

11 Famous Dogs That Should Be in History Books

July 28, 2018 /
Famous Dogs /
By Ash

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If you have children, nieces or nephews, or are in any way around children, you probably have seen this common school project in action: A kid is assigned some famous history figure, learns about them,

5 Tips for a Dog That Won’t Use the Bathroom in the Rain

July 25, 2018 /
Dog Bathing /
By Ash

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever had this type of morning: You wake up, stretch, and feel your dog nudging you so they can do their business. You roll out of bed, tie on your robe, head to the door –

5 Tips for Dog Owners with Other Small Pets

July 24, 2018 /
Dog Owner /
By Ash

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If you have a dog, or have thought about getting one, you likely know that it’s a toss-up as to whether or not a cat may get along with one. But what if you have other types of small pets that roam the

9 Tips for Renting with a Pit Bull

July 23, 2018 /
Renting with Pit Bull /
By Ash

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I was lucky when I fell in love with Boxers. At that point in my life, I already owned my own house, and didn’t need to worry about a landlord with a misconception about Boxers or big dogs. If you are

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