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Look, I get it. You're shopping for a dog mom (maybe yourself?) and you're tired of seeing the same generic "cute puppy themed mug" suggestions everywhere. After a full year of chaos with Tilly and Tater, I've learned that dog moms need gifts that actually work in real life, not just look good on Instagram. This isn't your typical "here's what might be nice" gift guide. These are 25 products that have either survived the Frenchton tornado that is my daily life, or are on my "

We only brought Tilly and Tater home this year, and first-year dog-mom life came in hot. Everything here is fresh from the trenches: two puppies, one small-town Maine house, and a thousand teachable moments. Within days they flipped our routines—and the couch—upside down. If you're looking for this year's real-life chaos, welcome to it. Let me paint you a picture of my life before Tilly and Tater. I had white furniture. I vacuumed once a week and called it good. My throw pill

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to raise two Frenchtons in the wilds of northern Maine, buckle up. Life with Tilly and Tater is a rollercoaster of zoomies, drama, and unconditional love. These two tiny canine troublemakers have turned my quiet country lifestyle into a hilarious, chaotic adventure. And yes, I’m here to spill all the dog parenting stories that come with it. Raising Frenchtons is no walk in the park. These little guys are a mix of French Bulldog charm and

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Tilly and Tater Show! Look, we get it. Your Frenchton is basically the cutest thing on four legs, and you want to give them the world. But here's the thing – those adorable flat faces and chunky bodies that make us fall head over heels also come with some prett

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Listen, if you're reading this at 2 AM after your Frenchton just ate your favorite slippers (again), demolished a roll of toilet paper, and somehow managed to poop behind the couch despite having JUST been outside, you're in the right place. I'm Shilo, and I live in rural Maine with two chaos agents named Tilly (9 months) and Tater (7 months). They're Frenchtons, which means they got the French Bulldog stubbornness and

The holidays are here, which means my house has officially transformed into a chaotic winter wonderland that Tilly and Tater think was designed specifically for their entertainment. Last week, I caught Tilly trying to "help" me decorate by stealing every ornament I hung below the three-foot mark. Meanwhile, Tater has decided that tinsel is the world's most expensive chew toy. Living in rural Maine with two curious pups has taught me that holiday safety isn't just about keepin

We've all been there. Your dog acts like the world is ending because you moved their food bowl three inches to the left, or they give you the most pitiful look when you leave for work like you're abandoning them forever. But when does normal dog dramatics cross the line into genuine anxiety that needs attention? As dog parents, it's tough to know when our pups are genuinely struggling versus just being their naturally expressive selves. The difference matters because real anx

Let me tell you something: after living with Tilly and Tater on our little slice of country paradise, I've learned that picking the right dog breed is like choosing your co-pilot for the next 12+ years of beautiful chaos. And if you're torn between a Frenchton, French Bulldog, or Boston Terrier, you're basically deciding between three different flavors of adorable mayhem. I've watched Tater (our 7-month-old Frenchton) plow through snowbanks while Tilly (our 9-month-old four-l