About

Dog Life Notes is an independent website about everyday life with dogs. We share practical guides for preparing your home, welcoming a new dog, and making room for play and enrichment.

What we focus on

We’re starting with the everyday questions that come with bringing a dog home and finding things to do together:

• Preparing for a puppy or adopted dog.
• Setting up a comfortable home and simple routines.
• Exploring indoor games, sniffing activities, and enrichment ideas.

Our guides are for dog owners across different breeds and home sizes.

The people behind Dog Life Notes

Dog Life Notes is run by Ashan and Shamane.

Shamane’s love of dogs helped inspire the project. She works on content preparation and publishing, while Ashan manages the website and plans the topics we cover.

Together, we’re building a place where readers can find clear starting points and useful ideas for life with their dogs.

Our approach to content

We aim to offer clear explanations, practical examples, and relevant sources readers can check. Our focus is on helping you understand an idea and consider how it might fit your dog, your home, and your routine.

Our content provides general information. For advice about your dog’s individual health or a specific behavior concern, speak with an appropriately qualified professional.

A lighter side with Ollie

Ollie Butterbean, our Golden Retriever mascot, brings cozy moments, gentle mischief, and very serious snack inspections into the mix.

Meet Ollie and follow his little adventures.

To find your way around the site, visit Start Here or explore Dog Guides.