The Oscarville Journal

Notes from the house.

Useful dog-care notes, local guides, boarding prep, and the occasional story from a house where somebody is always asleep in the wrong chair.

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Boarding Your Dog · 6 min

How to Prepare Your Dog to Be Alone

Dogs don’t automatically know how to handle solo time—it’s a learned skill. And just like teaching them to sit or…

Boarding Your Dog · 6 min

Can My Dogs Be Home Alone?

Whether you’ve just brought home a squirmy puppy or adopted an older rescue, the question hits hard: Is it okay…

Exercising Your Dog · 7 min

15 Scent Games Your Dog Can Play

If your dog had a superhero ability, it wouldn’t be flight or laser vision—it’d be their nose. Dogs experience the…

Living with a Reactive Dog · 5 min

Why is My Dog Afraid Of The Doorbell?

It’s a lazy Saturday. Netflix is asking, “Are you still watching?” (Of course you are.)Then—ding-dong. Suddenly your sweet couch-potato transforms…

Exercising Your Dog · 6 min

How To Make Your Dog Tired

Want a calm, happy dog? This guide shows you how to make your dog tired — beyond just walks and…