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Five Reasons I Love Being a Pet Blogger

If you didn’t know, I’ve had a pretty crazy year! I spent the first half of the year planning and executing my heavily-DIY wedding and the second half buying and moving into our new house. Despite all of the change, there is one thing that stays the same: I love being a pet blogger.

There are so many reasons I love this job, but let’s dive into just five of them! If at the end you’ve decided you want to take the plunge into pet blogging, you can buy your very own copy of Pet Blogging for Love and Money by my friends Carol Bryant and Maggie Marton to get yourself started!

How To Teach Your Dog To Jump Through A Hoop

Disclosure: The Trick or Treat Hop Giveaway is sponsored by CleverPet, Honest Kitchen, Planet Dog, and Health Extension. Each blogger also paid to participate to fund the grand prize.

We’re so excited to join nineteen other bloggers for the 2017 Trick or Treat Blog Hop Giveaway! This is your chance to learn twenty new tricks while entering to win some fabulous prizes. We’re going to walk you through an old classic: how to teach your dog to jump through a hoop! It’s a handy trick for some Halloween costumes, too — just wait until you see Henry’s!

Is Pet Insurance Worth It? 7 Common Myths

Disclosure and Disclaimer: This article has been adapted with permission from a post on the Figo Pet Insurance blog. I earn a commission when a customer REQUESTS A QUOTE FOR a Figo Pet Insurance plan by clicking through one of my links. I am not a veterinarian, and I do not work at any pet insurance company mentioned. If you have any questions about pet insurance, please contact the company you are considering.

Is pet insurance worth it? Are you considering pet insurance, but have a few doubts? We’re addressing seven of the most pervasive pet insurance myths and concerns.

9 Reasons You Should Invest In Figo Pet Insurance

DisclOSURE AND DISCLAIMER: This post, originally published in 2016, was sponsored by Figo. I also earn a small affiliate commission each time a new POTENTIAL MEMBER REQUESTS A QUOTE via my link. Please note that this post is based off of the specific plan that I purchased for Henry and that your plan or experience may vary — I encourage you to call Figo’s customer service department with specific policy questions. 

Why do I love Figo Pet Insurance? Let me count the ways! Here are nine reasons why I think Figo is the best pet insurance for today’s pet owners.

Dog Water Safety Tips For A Fun Summer

This post is sponsored by Wellness® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™.  I am being compensated to help share information about the Wellness® CORE® RawRev™ raw food dog food but The Broke Dog only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Neither Wellness or PetSmart are responsible for the content of this article. I am not a veterinarian or dog trainer. 

Does your dog like to swim? Will you be spending time by the water? Don’t jump in until you’ve read our dog water safety tips!

Pet Hydration Month: Does Your Pet Drink Enough?

This post is brought to you by PetSafe® Brand, who provided us with a PetSafe Drinkwell® Sedona Pet Fountain

It’s the summer! That means romps at the beach, dips in the pool, and boating at the lake with your furry friend.  Summer is the perfect time to have fun on the water, but have you thought about how important water is to your dog’s health? July is Pet Hydration Month, and we’ve teamed up with PetSafe® Brand to help keep your pets happy and hydrated!

How to Fight Pet Stink With Odorklenz

This post is sponsored by OdorKlenz®, who compensated us, provided a giveaway prize, and provided product in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this post are solely my own, and do not represent those of OdorKlenz or any other individual or entity. 

Dealing with “dog stink”? OdorKlenz® has your back! Learn how we use this brand’s chemical-free products to banish the trickiest dog odor of all: anal gland leakage. Gross to read? Maybe a little —but you won’t regret it. Keep reading to learn how to fight pet stink with OdorKlenz!