Articles by Kate Sheofsky
Kate Sheofsky
Kate Sheofsky hails from San Francisco, where she developed a love of writing, Giants baseball, and houses she can’t afford. She currently lives in Portland, OR, and works as a freelance writer and content strategist. When not typing away on her laptop, she enjoys tooling around the city with her two rescue pups searching for tasty food and sunny patios.
- lifestyle
Animal House: How to Intro a New Dog to Your Other Pets
Without turning your home into a circus
Without turning your home into a circus
- lifestyle
You’ve Got Company: How to Cohabitate with a New Dog
Boundaries, right? But if they end up sleeping in your bed, that’s cool
Boundaries, right? But if they end up sleeping in your bed, that’s cool
Who will love your dog like their own (for 30 minutes per day)?
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How to Find the Dog Sitter Your Dog Deserves
Nobody loves your dog like you love your dog. But wouldn’t it be great if your dog sitter was a close second?
Nobody loves your dog like you love your dog. But wouldn’t it be great if your dog sitter was a close second?
- lifestyle
8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Dog Breed
Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle
Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle
- behaviour
Home Alone: What to Know About Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Does your dog freak out when you head for the door? Here’s some advice.
Does your dog freak out when you head for the door? Here’s some advice.
- behaviour
10 Signs Your Dog Has Imprinted on You
This has nothing to do with a werewolf named Jacob in a series called Twilight, but here’s what it is all about
This has nothing to do with a werewolf named Jacob in a series called Twilight, but here’s what it is all about
- behaviour
How to Train Your Dog For a Day At the Office
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann shares his tips for how to teach your pup to be your favourite co-worker
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann shares his tips for how to teach your pup to be your favourite co-worker
- nutrition
How to Get a Dog to Eat
You can’t appease a picky dog with chicken nuggets like you can with a toddler. Here are some things you can do
You can’t appease a picky dog with chicken nuggets like you can with a toddler. Here are some things you can do
Even if they ain’t too proud to beg
- lifestyle
How to Introduce Your New Dog to Your Kids
They’ll always remember their first childhood pet – this intro is just the beginning
They’ll always remember their first childhood pet – this intro is just the beginning
- health
You’ve Got a Summer-Lovin’ Pup. Here’s How to Keep Them Safe
Some like it hot (but not most dogs). Here are the season’s health hazards, from fleas to grass seeds
Some like it hot (but not most dogs). Here are the season’s health hazards, from fleas to grass seeds
- lifestyle
Working Pet Parent? Doggie Daycare to the Rescue!
Find one they love, but not so much they won’t want to come home
Find one they love, but not so much they won’t want to come home
Effective techniques to crate train your dog with ease
- behaviour | Why, Cat?!
Your Sleeping Cat Is Twitching So Much They Should Be a Gamer
Why do they do it? A vet on the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep – from sweet dreams to scary spasms
Why do they do it? A vet on the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep – from sweet dreams to scary spasms
- lifestyle
The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Garden
Ten steps to a safe outdoor space – landscaper not required
Ten steps to a safe outdoor space – landscaper not required
- lifestyle
How to Puppy-Proof Your Home
Is your home a danger-zone for a new dog? Follow these pro tips
Is your home a danger-zone for a new dog? Follow these pro tips
- nutrition
Unravelling the Grain-Free Dog Food Debate: Examining the Potential Link to Canine Heart Disease
The Wildest Collective member and integrative veterinarian Dr Lindsey Wendt shares advice on a sometimes controversial, always changing topic
The Wildest Collective member and integrative veterinarian Dr Lindsey Wendt shares advice on a sometimes controversial, always changing topic
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Wondering How Big Your Puppy or Kitten is Going to Get?
We know, our pets grow up too fast. But seriously, how fast is too fast (or slow)? Kinship and Waltham Petcare Science Institute created a simple tool to help your new pet’s growth stay on track
We know, our pets grow up too fast. But seriously, how fast is too fast (or slow)? Kinship and Waltham Petcare Science Institute created a simple tool to help your new pet’s growth stay on track
Your pup may know you’re sick before you do
- nutrition
Why Is My New Cat Not Eating?
A veterinary nutritionist explains the causes, signs and treatment for how to increase their appetite
A veterinary nutritionist explains the causes, signs and treatment for how to increase their appetite
- nutrition
How Many Treats Is Too Many?
The key to curbing mindless snacking – according to a veterinarian
The key to curbing mindless snacking – according to a veterinarian
- lifestyle
Ditch Your Guilt Over Getting a Second Dog
Change is hard, but that doesn’t mean you should feel bad.
Change is hard, but that doesn’t mean you should feel bad.
- lifestyle
Dog Park Etiquette: Dog Park Dos and Don’ts
New kid on the block? Follow this trainer’s tips before letting your pet run wild.
New kid on the block? Follow this trainer’s tips before letting your pet run wild.
Spoiler: there are no cons.
Even if they ain’t too proud to beg…
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The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Yard
10 steps to a safe outdoor space. Landscaper not required.
10 steps to a safe outdoor space. Landscaper not required.
- lifestyle
Get the Inside Scoop on Adoption Applications
Ready to take the plunge? Here’s everything you need to know about applying to adopt a pet.
Ready to take the plunge? Here’s everything you need to know about applying to adopt a pet.
- lifestyle
Why Do I Have to Pay an Adoption Fee?
If you’re helping out a homeless pet, shouldn’t that be worth a freebie? The reality is, it costs a lot of money to care for shelter animals and to keep a shelter clean and safe.
If you’re helping out a homeless pet, shouldn’t that be worth a freebie? The reality is, it costs a lot of money to care for shelter animals and to keep a shelter clean and safe.
For starters, yes, it’s good enough to eat.