In light of the recent cases of tainted dog food and tainted dog treats, I have begun to prepare homemade food for my girls. All of the ingredients that I use are human food, fresh, organic - free range when possible. Treats are chicken, turkey and beef prepared in a food dehydrator. There are no spices and no preservatives added. I store the dog treats in airtight containers in the freezer, moving a few day's supply to the refrigerator when needed. I have been told by other dog fanciers that they have had success storing treats ...<< MORE >>

Teacup Yorkie, Teacup Poodle, Teacup Maltese, Teacup Chihuahua - you hear the term all the time these days, but surprise - there is no such thing as a Teacup Dog of any kind! Every dog breed standard has different guidelines for the size of that breed. Some specify height and/or length, some specify a weight range, while others only set a maximum or minimum weight. If a particular dog should fall outside what is specified in the breed standard, it is still a dog of that breed, however he or she would likely be disqualified in the ...<< MORE >>

Did your baby do something adorable that you can't wait to share with folks who will appreciate it? Did a funny thing happen on the way to the pet store? Did another dog owner in the Vet's waiting room do something that made your head spin? Did you find a new place in Manhattan that welcomes small dogs? Please share it here - we can't wait to hear all about it! ...<< MORE >>

Please ask any questions about small dogs that you may have here. Questions concerning dog supplies, dog food, dog training and behavior are welcome. Questions specific to Tiny Dog Boarding should be sent in private email to tinydogboarding@aol.com ...<< MORE >>

Thanks for stopping by the Tiny Dog Boarding Blog - Chat! My hope is that this will be a fun place for those of us lucky enough to be parents to the littlest members of the canine community to get together to share information about anything that may help to give our babies healthier, happier, more fulfilling lives. New York City (Manhattan especially) is a big, sometimes cold and impersonal place, but if you have a Teacup Puppy or a Small Dog that you adore, you are part of a very special NYC subculture - a family, where you are welcome and understood. Your neighbors and your relatives my not understand - might even tease you about how you "spoil" them, but you will never have to explain or justify your feelings or behavior here in the Tiny Dog Boarding Blog - Chat! We understand, and hopefully we can help each other to find an even higher level of care and happiness for our beloved little furbabies! Are you having trouble wee wee pad training your new puppy? Do you want to find the best place to buy designer doggie bags? Are you looking for a good place to purchase discount dog supplies? Do you want to start cooking your own dog food? Are you curious about making homemade dog treats? Are you looking for dog clothing, a pretty dress or snow boots that won't fall off of your little one? Are you interested in learning to groom your small dog? Is your dog having a behavior or training problem? Or would you simply like to have a place to talk with other like minded Tiny Dog Parents who will appreciate hearing about the adorable thing that your furbaby did yesterday, or will understand your anxiety about boarding them for the first time? Most of all I hope that this will be a place that we can problem-solve for our little ones. No matter if you are a new dog parent, or if you have 40 years of experience, there are times when the objective opinions and ideas from folks who value and revere small dogs as much as you do yours is just the ticket to help you find the right solution. So I hope that you will stop by often ~ whether you have a question or something to share, your fellow Tiny Dog Parents will love to hear from you!