Amanda Guagliardo

Amanda Guagliardo

Amanda is a Minnesota native who has a background in journalism and marketing. She enjoys playing softball, ice fishing, checking out local breweries, camping and cheering on the Vikings. Amanda resides at home with her husband, son and her spunky English Bulldog.

Articles by Amanda Guagliardo

Adopting a Rescue Dog: The 3-3-3 Rule

Adopting a Rescue Dog: The 3-3-3 Rule

Rescuing a new dog can be rewarding and bring joy to your entire family. Before you adopt shelter dogs, they say you should know the 3-3-3 rule. The 3-3-3 rule...

Adopting a Rescue Dog: The 3-3-3 Rule

Rescuing a new dog can be rewarding and bring joy to your entire family. Before you adopt shelter dogs, they say you should know the 3-3-3 rule. The 3-3-3 rule...

When To Get a Second Dog (And When Not To)

When To Get a Second Dog (And When Not To)

Dogs bring so much joy into our lives, they become part of your family. That's why two dogs are often better than one! Double the cuteness and double the fun,...

When To Get a Second Dog (And When Not To)

Dogs bring so much joy into our lives, they become part of your family. That's why two dogs are often better than one! Double the cuteness and double the fun,...

How Much Does it Cost to Foster a Dog?

How Much Does it Cost to Foster a Dog?

Fostering an animal can be very rewarding. Nothing beats giving a dog a safe place to stay while they're waiting for their forever owners. Some dog lovers might think fostering...

How Much Does it Cost to Foster a Dog?

Fostering an animal can be very rewarding. Nothing beats giving a dog a safe place to stay while they're waiting for their forever owners. Some dog lovers might think fostering...

How to Rename Your Dog After Adoption

How to Rename Your Dog After Adoption

Sometimes when you adopt a new dog, that dog may come with a name you don't particularly like. You may get your dog home and realize he doesn't fit the...

How to Rename Your Dog After Adoption

Sometimes when you adopt a new dog, that dog may come with a name you don't particularly like. You may get your dog home and realize he doesn't fit the...

Adopting an Older Dog: What You Need to Know

Adopting an Older Dog: What You Need to Know

Senior dogs are often overlooked by adopters and rescues. Those who decide they'd like to adopt an older dog find them to be genuine companions and get much joy in...

Adopting an Older Dog: What You Need to Know

Senior dogs are often overlooked by adopters and rescues. Those who decide they'd like to adopt an older dog find them to be genuine companions and get much joy in...

How to Discipline a Puppy Without Being Mean

How to Discipline a Puppy Without Being Mean

New puppies are the best! They're cute and playful and snuggly, most of the time. But puppies can also be mischievous. They'll pee on the floor, bite your ankles and...

How to Discipline a Puppy Without Being Mean

New puppies are the best! They're cute and playful and snuggly, most of the time. But puppies can also be mischievous. They'll pee on the floor, bite your ankles and...