Sander Homestead & Labrador Retrievers

05/22/2026

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04/27/2026

Interesting…

Think all petting feels good to your dog? Not even close. Science shows a lot of what we call affection is actually overstimulation. Slow it down. Your dog doesn’t want a drum solo on their head. Slow strokes equal calm, fast pats equal stress.

A new peer-revied study surveying dog and cat owners looked at how touch relates to pet wellbeing and found clear differences between species. For dogs, gentle petting had the biggest positive impact, especially slow, calm stroking along the chest, shoulders, and sides. The more time and physical contact, the better, with added benefits when dogs lean on their owners or sleep close by. This type of touch mimics natural social grooming and helps reduce stress while promoting relaxation. In contrast, owner-initiated petting didn’t have the same effect in cats. What mattered more was cat-initiated contact, particularly head rubbing, also known as bunting. Gentle touch can improve wellbeing, but only when it aligns with the animal’s natural behavior and comfort level. Takeaway: If your dog leans into you, relaxes, or closes their eyes, you’re doing it right, if they pull away or get restless, adjust pressure or location.

04/18/2026

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These chemicals don’t just target pests, they impact a wide range of wildlife, from bees and butterflies to fish, birds, and bats, disrupting pollination, food chains, and overall ecosystem balance.

Flea and tick preventatives often involve similar pesticide exposure. While sometimes necessary, what happens after exposure matters. Supporting the body’s natural detox pathways with proper nutrition, antioxidants, and gentle detox strategies can help reduce the burden on the liver, kidneys, nervous system, and immune system. It’s not just about protection, but also about helping the body recover from what it’s exposed to.

If you want to explore a science-backed detox option for your pet, comment DAILYDETOX and we’ll send a link your way.

04/10/2026

Happy (Belated - 4/6) Birthday to the Mountain Litter! I've been waiting for some photos to arrive but I'll go ahead and post what I have now for all their adoring fans! 😊

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Missing: Toluca, Big Bear, Index

03/24/2026

Happy 3rd Birthday to the Narnia Litter!!!! (yesterday...I need to start on these posts sooner! 😆)

Just missing one photo. Hopefully I can add Ninja/Shasta soon.

03/10/2026

Tis the season. 😝 Read up here on how to not overload your beloved pet with toxins.

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes blooming landscapes, longer walks, and the return of fleas and ticks. Many pet parents rely on convenient monthly medications to keep these parasites away, but new research is raising important questions about what those products may be doing inside our pets’ bodies and in the environment.
Before you give your pet the next dose, I encourage you to review this important new research on parasite prevention and the practical strategies I use to reduce parasite exposure naturally, support detox pathways, and make smarter decisions about when chemical preventives may or may not be necessary.
If you want to protect your pet while minimizing toxic burden this spring, check out my latest blog, link in comments 🐾

02/18/2026

Happy 6th Birthday to the Royal Litter!!! I'm missing three photos but I'll add them ASAP! 🤎🖤🤎🖤🤎🖤🤎

01/10/2026

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01/06/2026

As a follow up to my last post: Here's the girls' reward for being such good watch dogs over the beef and not ripping into the boxes!

01/05/2026

Coming home from CDA with 300+ pounds of beef. You could say that Benelli is “resource guarding” here. 🤣😉

Our girls are so good! We stopped and had lunch while they waited in the car with the beef. They didn’t even disturb a box! 🥰