Best Brush for Belgian Malinois Coat: A Colorado Veteran’s Guide 1. THE SHORT ANSWER If you own a Belgian Malinois in the Denver metro area or the Rockies, your primary tool needs to be a Furminator Deshedding Tool paired with a Chris Christensen Ice on Ice Detangler. The Malinois coat is a dense double coat…
# Whistle Go Explore Review: Tested in the High Country ## WHO SHOULD BUY THE WHISTLE GO EXPLORE If you fit one of these three profiles, the Whistle Go Explore is likely your best bet for a GPS tracker that won’t vanish into the brush: 1. **The Rocky Mountain Hiker with High-Drive Breeds:** Owners of…
# Karen Pryor i-Click Clicker Review: A Denver Gear Test ## WHO SHOULD NOT BUY THE KAREN PRYOR I-CLICK CLICKER If you are looking for a clicker to train a dog in a high-traffic urban environment like downtown Denver, this is not the tool for you. During my initial testing phase, I attempted to use…
# Best Setup for Crate Training a Belgian Malinois in Colorado ## 1. THE SHORT ANSWER If you are bringing a high-drive Belgian Malinois like my 4-year-old Dax into a new home, stop looking for “cute” wire crates. Dax, who weighs nearly 90 pounds and has zero tolerance for confinement anxiety, tore through a standard…
# The Short Answer If you are asking me for the single best supplement to improve coat health in the Denver heat, look no further than **Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet**. I’ve been testing gear and nutrition in the high country for 12 years, and I know that a dull, dry coat is often the…
Who Should Buy the Royal Canin Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food I’ve been feeding my indoor cats for over two decades, and I’ve seen a lot of diets come and go. After testing the Royal Canin Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food with my two indoor felines, a 14-pound Maine Coon mix named Barnaby and a…
Who Should Buy the NaturVet Quiet Moments Calming Aid Over the last two decades, I’ve walked through hundreds of vet clinics and pet stores, but the NaturVet Quiet Moments Calming Aid is one of the few natural options I’ve kept in my home medicine cabinet. I tested this for three months with my rescue Border…
What To Look For When my Golden Retriever, Barnaby, started licking his paws to the point of raw infection, I realized standard grooming wasn’t enough. I spent years testing gear to stop the cycle of licking, chewing, and licking. Here is what actually matters based on my two decades of experience: First, the fit is…
The Short Answer If you are looking for a way to give your new puppy a safe, open space to explore and play while still keeping them contained, a dog playpen is the superior choice for most households. I have raised six dogs and two cats over the last two decades, and I have found…
Who Should Buy the Kurgo Zip Line Vehicle Dog Harness I’ve been securing my pets in the car for two decades, and I have found that the Kurgo Zip Line Vehicle Dog Harness is a solid choice for three specific types of owners. First, this is for owners of small to medium-sized dogs who need…
The Short Answer After twenty years of dragging my own dogs through mud, snow, and rocky trails, I can tell you that the Ruffwear Front Range Harness is the only true workhorse for serious hiking. It distributes weight across the chest and shoulders rather than pulling on the neck, and the padded sternum strap prevents…
Who Should Buy the PetHonesty 10-for-1 Multivitamin After twenty years of managing the health of a mixed pack of rescue dogs and cats, I’ve learned that a one-size-fits-all vitamin is a myth. However, the PetHonesty 10-for-1 Multivitamin found a specific niche in my home. Here are the three profiles that fit perfectly: 1. **The Aging…
What To Look For When I left my house for a long weekend last year, leaving two large dogs and a cat behind, I quickly learned that “automatic” doesn’t always mean “set it and forget it.” After testing nearly a dozen models in our home, here are the three non-negotiable factors that determine if a…
The Short Answer If you want a reliable dog camera with two-way audio that actually works when you need it most, the Petcube Bite is my current go-to because it offers a crisp 1080p video feed and a speaker that is loud enough to be heard over a barking dog, though you will need to…
What To Look For After two decades of raising dogs and cats, I’ve learned that a gate isn’t just a barrier; it’s a boundary that needs to withstand a determined escape artist. My golden retriever, Buster, can push through a gate with his nose alone if he thinks the stakes are high enough. Here is…
Who Should Buy the Ibiyaya Retro Luxe Pet Stroller I have been hauling my dogs and cats around for two decades, and the Ibiyaya Retro Luxe Pet Stroller is a specific tool for a specific owner. It is not a universal solution, but it fits perfectly for three distinct profiles I’ve encountered in my own…
Who Should Buy the KONG Classic Dog Toy After twenty years of watching my own pack of rescues and mixed breeds tear through everything I’ve thrown at them, the KONG Classic is the only thing that has held up against my 85-pound Great Dane mix, Buster. Here are the three specific profiles for who this…
Who Should Buy the ConairPRO Dog Nail Grinder After twenty years of keeping dogs and cats, I have tested dozens of grinders to find the ones that actually work in a real home setting. The ConairPRO Dog Nail Grinder is a solid choice for three specific types of owners based on my experience: 1. **The…
Who Should Buy the NaturVet Digestive Enzymes Plus Probiotic I’ve been managing digestive issues for my two rescue dogs, a 14-year-old Golden Retriever named Barnaby and a high-energy Border Collie mix named Luna, for the better part of a year. Based on that specific experience, here is who this product works for: 1. **Owners of…
The Short Answer After years of chasing loose dogs in our neighborhood and managing two energetic rescues, I’ve found that choosing between the Garmin T5 and the Fi Series 3 comes down to your specific lifestyle and what you value most in a tracker. Here is my breakdown based on real-world usage: Buy Garmin T5…