Dog Tips & Stories with Southern Soul • Darling Dog

09/22/2026

a walk a day keeps the vet away!

read how to keep your dog in shape, even in the hot months!

Lingering heat, shorter evenings, back-to-school traffic — real fixes for keeping walks good when September gets in the way.

09/21/2026

the best purchase yet for our new house 🏡

I found this reusable, liquid absorbent pad from Lovewag Pets that has been the perfect addition to our brand new home. ✨

It helps with prevents water spots on hardwood, dirty paws on the couch, and works as the perfect picnic blanket. Once you’ve dirtied it up, pop in the wash and use again! ✅

The pad is also so cute! I love the design and doesn’t clash with our new home aesthetic. ☺️

Head to the link in bio to grab your Lovewag pad 💦

09/18/2026

We used to have matching prescriptions, but I weaned off onto co-dependency. Oops ✨

I mean it could just be me, but getting a hit of my dogs frito feet boosts my serotonin for the day 🐾

Shoutout to all my 2020 puppies who have anxiety when mom has to run errands, hears the ice machine, and sees mom grab her harness. 🥴

09/16/2026

patio season is just getting started in the South! 🍂🐾

If your backyard setup works for the humans but not the dogs, we fixed that. We rounded up the chairs, coolers, games, dog beds, water stations, outdoor blankets, and other little upgrades that make it easier for everyone to hang outside a little longer this fall. 🎃

Think: cocktails for you, fresh water for them. Backgammon for you, enrichment toys for them. A good chair for you, a designated lounging spot for the dog who was absolutely going to steal yours anyway. 🐕

Comment PATIO and I’ll send the full dog-friendly patio guide straight to your DMs. 💌

09/15/2026

Every Southern neighborhood has these dogs.

Find out which archetype yours is, from the Porch General to the Golden Mayor.

Full field guide at the link.

The self-appointed mail supervisor. The cul-de-sac mayor. The one who has a beat. Which neighborhood dog archetype is yours?

09/14/2026

Our dog has never been an addition to the patio rituals we try to keep up.

He was just the current one keeping it going.

And over the years, we’ve learned that every good patio has a few things you just can’t do without.

Here are some of our non-negotiables.

The patio isn't just a dog space or a human space — it's shared territory. Here's what actually makes it work for both of you.

09/13/2026

Can’t beat fresh 🥢

Sophie has been making happy plates for about a month now with her The Farmer's Dog !! 😋

Now that she’s eating fresh, I’ve noticed the benefits. She’s running around more, asking to play fetch, and licking the bowl (no more picky sniff). I call that a new zest for life! 💛

Give your dog the power of fresh food at the link in bio for 60% off your first order! 🤠🐶

09/10/2026

Try this reset on Sundays to combat the post football Saturday scaries 😌

The Sunday Scaries are real. Here's how a dog's completely un-anxious Sunday routine ends up resetting yours too.

09/09/2026

where were you when you read this issue of Tiger Beat? 🙌🐶💕

Me? I was in a Barnes N Noble in Rome, GA and quite literally lost the ability to speak due to the cuteness of Nick Jonas and Elvis. Who else wanted to name their dog Elvis after this? 🙋🏻‍♀️

As a Nick girl, I also love Joe and the real ones never fantasized over Kevin because we are a girl’s girl for Danielle. 👯‍♀️

Coming up, I’m going to the Jo Bros concert in Birmingham, AL so stay tuned for my dogs matching bandana for the concert. No she won’t be in attendance, but she deserves to catch the Love Bug too 😘