One Up Max Blog
Tips and Tricks for a Dog-Friendly Thanksgiving
This year, I’m thankful for spending another holiday season with my Mom, getting to play outdoors and all the yummy human food that will be served on Thanksgiving. Spending time with friends and family is on the top of Mom’s priority list during the holidays, but...
Max’s Top 5 Favorite Halloween Costumes
Let me be frank(enstein), Halloween is one of my favorite howl-o-days! Can you blame me? Candy corns, pumpkins and costumes make for one heck of a celebration! But one thing I’m always being asked in October is what costumes Mom and I have in store for the year, so...
Falling in Love with Fall
I don’t know about you, but this dog LOVES fall. With pumpkin spice and everything nice, how could you not just want to roll around in fall leaves? Not to worry though humans, if pumpkin isn’t really your thing, there are tons of activities and sweet treats to get you...
Walking – the Pawfect Activity for the Whole Family
Happiness is a long walk with your favorite pal – at least that’s what I say every night around 6pm. Why? Because after dinner has settled, I head outside with Mom, Dad, and sometimes a foster friend or two for our afternoon stroll. I’m no personal trainer, but...
How to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday all rescue dogs… Happy Birthday to you! The North Shore Animal League declared Aug 1 as DOGust, the universal birthday of shelter dogs everywhere. And, since I LOVE any excuse to celebrate, I figured I’m the...
Max’s Back to School Guide
Summer break is coming to an end, which means many kiddos are swapping the pool floats and bathing suits for backpacks and lunch pails! As the resident teacher’s pet, I know all the tricks for making this school year the best year ever! Grab a brand-new, sharpened...
Max’s Favorite Sunsets
There is nothing more beautiful than the sun setting on the day. Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully. The mixes of purple, blue, pink and red never fail to make the sky look like a cotton candy-like dessert! In honor of summer,...
5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Summer if You Are a Dog That Hates Water
I love summer and all (well, most) of the things that come with it like the flowers, the sunshine and the ice-cold treats – those are especially brr-fect! But like many other dogs, I HATE water. So much so, in fact, I even try to skip bath time as much as possible....
My Trip to Work with Mom
School’s out for summer, which means heading to work with Mom for Take Your Dog to Work Day sadly isn’t an option for me. On the bright side, Mom takes me to work plenty of times throughout the school year, so I’m just the dog to talk to when you’re considering taking...
