Archive - Black Girl in a Doggone World™

With so many dog toothbrush options, which is the best to fight dog tartar?

Round dog toothbrush, soft-bristled human toothbrush, dual-sided angle dog toothbrush, or silicone finger: Which is the best toothbrush for dogs?

Jul 2 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

June 2025

Don't be paparazzi, acknowledge the person holding the leash

How to play it cool when you want to take a photograph of an outside dog

Jun 25 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

'Big, beautiful bill' has turned into pet-hating bill

In GOP bill, domestic violence victims (and shelters) will have to choose between pets and DEI

Jun 23 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

UPDATED: Which collapsible crate is more practical: polyester or metal?

Review: Deekuiwi portable four-door soft kennel for medium to large dogs

Jun 18 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

5 ways to recycle household items to make durable DIY dog toys

Skip wasting money on pet toys that won't last past a week with hard-chewing dogs

Jun 11 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Laughs aside from watching 'Strays,' are dog electric fences safe?

The pros and cons of buying an invisible fence to give your dog more room to run around

Jun 4 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Making a Round-To-It version of Meghan Markle's dog treats

Even without all the ingredients, my first time baking dog treats was a win

Jun 4 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

Combat the phobia of Black Dog Syndrome: Adopt a black pet

The myth behind the devil hiding in black dogs

Jun 1 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

May 2025

Should you add a dog mudroom in your basement?

Simple ways to make your current mudroom pet-friendly and different from a dog room or 'dogio'

May 28 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

11 FAQs with a Black Girl In a Doggone World™

Listen now | From dog supplies to how I got over my fear of dogs, here are Shamontiel's answers about being a dog owner and dog walker

May 28 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

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That time I got tired of Junee rolling a ball under the couch

Watch now | And when I learned she's way sneakier than I thought she was

May 28 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

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Junee reacts to Usher's performance on NPR's 'Tiny Desk'

Watch now | R&B Money Podcast debates their Mt. Rushmore R&B list, and Usher makes it to mine

May 28 •

Shamontiel L. Vaughn

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