Bella & The BARF Diet

Our friend Bella, has been on a raw diet since she was a puppy.

It all started with  the BARF diet which is not so much a recipe but a way of life.

Dogs and New Babies

We welcomed our 1st child, a boy named Kellen David on March 18, 2010.  However like so many other young couples we were already parents of a different kind...

Find out how we handled bringing a new baby home to a house with dogs.

OctoberFeast Sweet Potato Rawhides

October root vegatables for your dog? Try our recipe to make rawhides out of sweet potatoes. These sweet potato chew treats are easy to make, all natural and provides nutritional value for your pet.

Dogs Speak When Spoken To

Blue, who inspired Blue Paw Nation dog walking products, continues to inspire and awe!

Dogs have always been more than human companions. When we struggle through life they are excellent confidants and psychologists. I ask my dogs for advice on all subjects and believe it or not the answers always come to me. Proof of their understanding of this dialougue was never so evident to me as when we hired a professional dog sitter to watch our girls, Nala and Blue on a weekend away.

Puppy Puppy Punkin Biscuits

Everyone loves looking at or eating pumpkins in October, even dogs! Our pumpkin biscuit recipe is fun to make for your ever thankful puppies.

Awesome Story, Awesome Idea

"We can only hope to achieve as humans, what comes so easily from our pets; unconditional love, loyalty and true companionship."


- Darcy Bomford, Founder

We Love Dogs.  That is pretty obvious by the blog we write & the dog stuff we sell at Blue Paw Nation, llc .

Please take a minute to watch the video on the awesome Plus One Movement or as Jessica, Renee and Darcy at Darford like to call simply "I Love All Dogs". 

Ask for Darford's award winning natural food and treats by name at your local pet store and help support those who support our beloved dogs!!!

How to Massage Your Dog

Finbar enjoying the beach

Meet Finbar.  Finbar is a male boxer I had the pleasure of meeting about 1 month ago while selling the Walka Pack at a local Farmers Market. 

Finbar's parents Brendan and Danielle proudly showcased Finbars calm demeanor as fellow four legged friends barked and lunged at him.  Finbar chose to lie at Brendan's feet instead of engaging with his anxious peers.

What did Danielle and Brendan do to make Finbar so zen like?  Massage, Massage, Massage!

Dog Recipe - Shiba Sherbert

When the temperatures rise Quill loves to strap on a life vest and take a dip. Safety first after all! However this Shiba Inus swimmer stays cool all year round with a healthy frozen dog treat affectionately called ”Shiba Sherbert”.

Make your dog poop work for you!

To make your dog poop work for you Blue Paw Nation recommends composting. Following are some tips on how to compost your dog's waste.

Sammy Jane's Strawberry Jello

Blue Paw Nation knows how to make the most of the last days of summer vacation. Join your kids in an easy outdoor activity that will pay rewards for you and your dog into next spring…create your very own organic strawberry garden, then use your homegrown fruit to make “Sammy Jane’s Strawberry Jello”! Recipe and photo submitted by Ellen on behalf of Sammy Jane.

Buppies Bacon Bits

Dogs love bacon and this dog treat with bacon can be made with you extra bacon. This bacon dog treat recipe yields about 4 dozen dog cookies.

"More Cheese, Please" Dog Bones

This cheesy dog treat recipe can be made with or without cookie cutter shapes.

The BLUE PAW CREW Learns To Sing

The Blue Paw Crew learns to sing when Walker, a curious little boy, POE, his protective puppy, and their neighbors Rider, a little girl who loves to explore on her bike, and her smart dog ROE get together.

Blue's Fresh Breath Biscuits

Having healthy teeth and fresh breath is as important for dogs as for people. If you dog has bad breath he/she should have a tooth problem or could use a little freshening up. Try this recipe. Your dog will love it.

How to Improve Your Parenting Through Training Your Dog

By Blue Paw Nation

Dog training has many benefits. No more wet spots on the couch, your shoe collection stays in tact, your arm stays in its socket on daily walks just to name a few. However, some of the most important benefits are the ones received by the trainer not the trainee. You see, in reality dog training is an interaction. And in any interaction, all parties involved take something away from the experience. In the case of dog training, the dog does learn appropriate behaviors. A deeper look into why the owner/parent allowed or even cultivated behaviors is where the real parenting lesson lies.