by Marlene Ring | April 17, 2025
Easter is just around the corner! For me, it brings up fond memories of waking up and running outside to the front steps to see what the Easter Bunny had brought. My favorites were jelly beans, the big chocolate bunny and those delicious marshmallow peeps. I would put on a colorful new dress for church […]
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by Marlene Ring | March 13, 2025
Training starts the day you bring that new pup home. It used to be thought that dog training couldn’t start until the age of 6 months. I start training at 8 weeks. As soon as your puppy arrives at his new home…He’s learning! Now is the time to teach him what you ‘want’ and ‘expect’ […]
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by Marlene Ring | February 25, 2025
“Going Potty” on command is a very helpful tool for any age dog. Think about the last time you just wanted to go to bed at night and your dog was taking forever to “do his business” for that last trip out? All dog owners want Fido to “Hurry Up and GO!!” Several years ago […]
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by Marlene Ring | December 17, 2024
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 (from […]
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by Marlene Ring | November 7, 2024
It’s Thanksgiving! Time for family, fun and lots of food! It can also be dangerous time for your dog if he eats foods that are harmful to him. Here are 8 holiday staples that are actually dangerous for your dog to consume. 8. TURKEY SKIN Turkey is a given at almost every Thanksgiving feast […]
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by Marlene Ring | October 26, 2024
Halloween can be a nightmare for your dogs. It might even be THE most dangerous holiday! Follow these dog safety tips for a better and Safer celebration!
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by Marlene Ring | August 13, 2024
Back to school is upon us as summer comes to a close. We spend much time preparing our children (and ourselves), yet this transition also affects our pets. The freedom and attention received during summer vacation abruptly ends at the first day of school. Without warning, schedules shift and playmates of summer suddenly have new […]
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by Marlene Ring | July 30, 2024
Summer is here and we all know that Texas Summers can get HOT; not only for us, but man’s best friend as well! Here are some tips to keep Fido comfortable. Allow your dog access to lots of clean fresh water. Add ice cubes to make it cooler. Walk early in the day or late […]
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by Marlene Ring | July 3, 2024
Fear of fireworks is a fairly common phobia for dogs. The noise, smell of sulfur and flashing lights can be quite upsetting. Fortunately there are several things you can do to keep your pet safe and cared for during the celebration. Prepare your House Shut all the doors and windows and draw curtains to block […]
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by Marlene Ring | April 30, 2024
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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