Having Dogs around children is beneficial in so many ways Building stronger family bonds, raising healthier babies, teaching children to take responsibility, increasing social skills and having a better understanding of care giving are just a few examples. I have been to several homes where the children as well as the parents are learning about […]
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We have all seen on the news, in times of disaster, many unfortunate pets are left behind. As responsible dog owners, we always think, “I’d never leave without my pets”. But if we haven’t planned ahead, the chances of a good outcome is less likely. Always hope for the best but prepare for the worst. […]
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The family and friends have left, the fridge is back to normal capacity, the kids are back in school and the new puppy has been named, what now? Time to start the puppy off on the right paw. Expectations Start off by teaching your puppy the rules of the house you want her to follow […]
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Your tree is up, but the presents need wrapping.There are Christmas plays for the kids to attend and all the preparations for Holiday guests. With everything going on at Christmas, it is easy to forget about your dog’s safety. So how do you keep you dog safe at Christmas? HERE ARE SOME TIPS to keep […]
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Flexi leashes or retractable leashes are a hotly debated topic and I can certainly see their appeal … if it was a perfect world. These leashes were designed with good intentions to allow your dog a little more movement and less restrictions while walking. Seeing dogs trotting ahead, eagerly sniffing the ground for past sojourners […]
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I love Christmas!! Every year my home is ‘over the top’ decorated for the Holidays!! The big QUESTION is: Is my house safe for my dogs? Dogs are fascinated by the smells and textures of all the new things that are now appearing all over the house. This is normal curiosity. Here are […]
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Stuck at home? Sheltered in place? How’s your dog doing? Has it become apparent that He needs some Training? PAWSITIVE SOLUTIONS CAN HELP! Although ‘In Home Training’ and ‘Group Classes’ are not possible during this time, ‘Board & Train” is still an option. This is a 2 week program includes boarding, training, a detailed lesson […]
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Gross! My dog just rolled in something smelly and disgusting!….WHY? Dogs delight in rolling in the most repulsive stuff such as deer droppings, cat excrem
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As I said in Part 1, a question I am often asked by my clients is “How do I stop my dog from chewing on things?” It is a problem lots of dogs have, but again you have to realize that Chewing is a normal behavior for them. I talked about ‘why’ dogs chew […]
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We have all seen on the news, in times of disaster, many unfortunate pets are left behind. As responsible dog owners, we always think, “I’d never leave without my pets”. But if we haven’t planned ahead, the chances of a good outcome is less likely. Always hope for the best but prepare for the worst. […]
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