The Best Dog Treats to Buy (or Make!) for Maximum Tail Wags
When our pup Elsie was a tiny puppy, she didn’t seem all that interested in food or treats. We were worried she wasn’t tummy motivated… but it turns out she…
Furry Friends
Enjoy These Dog-Friendly Restaurant Patios (and Secret Menus!)
Summertime patios are here! But have you ever been curious if you could bring your dog along? There are many dog-friendly restaurant patio options across the western suburbs, so plan…
Dog Owner Etiquette 101: Are You as Well-Trained as Your Pup?
Not all families are dog families… and some dogs are not as friendly or well-trained as our own! We, as dog owners, can do our part to maintain good furry…
Pets Love Indie, Too! Local Pet Supply Stores and Shops
While there are a variety of national chain pet stores available to us in our communities, it can be a fun field trip for you and your dog to seek…
Local Dog Grooming Services and At-Home Tips
Our extremely fluffy pup, Elsie the Aussiedoodle, requires frequent grooming. In fact, she is the most frequent recipient of professional hair care services in our house! We quickly learned that…
5 Tips to Train Your Dog at Home (and Where to Find an Expert)
The holidays are behind us and it’s back to the grind of daily life – with the added fun of all of the resolutions we made for ourselves and our…
Dog Boarding Options in the West and Southwest Suburbs
The holidays are just around the corner. For some of us, our furry friends are piling into our cars and making trips together with our families. For others, we must…
How to Get Your Kids Involved with Dog Care (by Age Group!)
Dogs are an important part of our families, but they are also a great way to bring our families together. Helping care for a dog can even teach our kids…
Do These 5 Things Every Week to Keep Your Dog Healthy
Summer has drawn to a close, and we’re all settling into our back to school routines. It seems like suddenly there are mile-long lists of stuff to return, errands to…
Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in the West and Southwest Suburbs (and Beyond!)
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you just don’t feel like taking your dog for a walk around the same block or to the same dog park.…
Our 2018 Favorites: Dog Toys, Leashes, Grooming Products, and More
It’s official: we are in the dog days of summer. What better time to explore some fun new products for your dog? Here are a few of our personal favorite…
Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas
We are very excited to bring you the official Kidlist Furry Friends Guide! Each month, we will be sharing posts that give you the inside track on dog-friendly places, dog…
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