Maddie Topliff

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Writer at Dotdash Meredith

Contributor at Daily Paws

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Articles

The Safest Places to Shelter in an Apartment During a Storm

3 weeks ago | bhg.com | Maddie Topliff

Credit: Photo: KrimKate / Getty Images Key TakeawaysThe safest places during a storm are interior, windowless rooms on the lowest level of your apartment building. If possible, shelter in a designated storm area or with a ground-floor neighbor for better protection. Stay away from windows, cars, and upper floors, which are more vulnerable to storm damage. Living in an apartment has many perks, but one drawback is the slightly elevated vulnerability to severe weather.
5 Simple and Stylish Ways to Keep Your Dog from Ruining Your Garden

1 month ago | bhg.com | Maddie Topliff

Credit: Ekaterina Goncharova / Getty Images Key TakeawaysThoughtful garden design can harmoniously balance aesthetics with pet boundaries. Fencing, raised beds, hedges, and sprinklers can help keep dogs out of garden beds. If all else fails, work toward a shared, inclusive outdoor space by accepting damage your dog may cause. Gardening is a rewarding hobby, but sometimes it can be stressful to shield your hard work against your eager gardening assistant, also known as your dog.
5 Expert Tips for Keeping Your Dog Out of Your Garden

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maddie Topliff

Key TakeawaysThoughtful garden design can harmoniously balance aesthetics with pet boundaries. Fencing, raised beds, hedges, and sprinklers can help keep dogs out of garden beds. If all else fails, work toward a shared, inclusive outdoor space by accepting damage your dog may cause. Gardening is a rewarding hobby, but sometimes it can be stressful to shield your hard work against your eager gardening assistant, also known as your dog.
Pro Tips for Creating a Pet-Friendly Garden That's Safe for Dogs and Cats

1 month ago | bhg.com | Maddie Topliff

Credit: Annie Otzen / Getty Images The best kind of garden offers a space that you and your loved ones can enjoy together, including dogs and cats. Creating and maintaining a pet-friendly garden isn't leaps and bounds different than starting a typical garden, but there are some key considerations to keep in mind. This guide explains how to start a pet-friendly garden, complete with expert tips on the best plant choices and safety features.
How to Start a Pet-Friendly Garden Without Sacrificing Beauty

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maddie Topliff

The best kind of garden offers a space that you and your loved ones can enjoy together, including dogs and cats. Creating and maintaining a pet-friendly garden isn't leaps and bounds different than starting a typical garden, but there are some key considerations to keep in mind. This guide explains how to start a pet-friendly garden, complete with expert tips on the best plant choices and safety features.
Grab Your Dog and Dancing Shoes—DWTS Pro and Dog Dad Alan Bersten Has The Pawfect Routine for You to Learn

1 month ago | dailypaws.com | Maddie Topliff

Pro dancer Alan Bersten has dazzled our TV screens with his dance moves since season 20 of Dancing With the Stars (DWTS), even winning the mirror ball trophy in season 28 with dance partner Hannah Brown. But Alan's newest dance partner might have won his heart for good—his dog. Learn how Alan balances his double life as a DWTS pro and dog dad to Jeff, an adorably smushy Brussels griffon, and how his two worlds are colliding in a new campaign with CESAR® Canine Cuisine.
Pet Safety Alert: The 5 Easter Staples You Should Keep Away From Your Furry Friends

2 months ago | dailypaws.com | Maddie Topliff

Easter time is a flurry of plastic eggs, cute bunnies and chocolate galore. And while your pet would look absolutely adorable in bunny ears, unfortunately, not all Easter festivities are pet-safe. In order to have a care-free Easter weekend, it's important to watch out for your furry friends. Here are five treats and decorations to keep your pets safe from this Easter. Many common Easter treats and decorations can be harmful to pets if ingested.
Here Are 6 Easy Ways to Celebrate Your Pets This National Pet Day

2 months ago | dailypaws.com | Maddie Topliff

Here's a very cost-effective way to celebrate your dog or cat: if there's any day to give your sweet babies an extra pet or scritch scrotch, it's National Pet Day—as long as they give you the go-ahead! Extra pets and scratches are always appreciated, but if you really want to make your pet happy, nothing beats a brand-new toy. If you bring your pet along to the store, they might get so excited that they’ll pick out a toy and carry it all the way to checkout themselves.
6 Appliances You Should Always Unplug Right Away If You Have Pets

2 months ago | bhg.com | Maddie Topliff

Photo: Martin Deja / Getty Images Key TakeawaysPower cords pose several dangers to household pets, including risks of choking and electrocution. Unplugging household items prevents pets from getting near cords and keeps the devices from running unnecessarily. In addition to unplugging, there are several other ways to prevent pets from getting tangled up in power cords. Pets are curious creatures, always wanting to explore the world around them.
6 Things You Should Always Unplug Right Away If You Have Pets

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Maddie Topliff

Key TakeawaysPower cords pose several dangers to household pets, including risks of choking and electrocution. Unplugging household items prevents pets from getting near cords and keeps the devices from running unnecessarily. In addition to unplugging, there are several other ways to prevent pets from getting tangled up in power cords. Pets are curious creatures, always wanting to explore the world around them.