Why Do We Expect So Much Of Our Dogs?
We expect them to live in our human world without ever acting like dogs. We expect them to be able to go anywhere and everywhere and have impeccable manners. We expect them to welcome attention from anyone who desires to approach and touch them. And, we expect them to...
read moreHow to turn 17¢ into $1800.00!
Once, when I was working as a vet tech, we had a sheltie puppy come in that was sick and had been vomiting for several days. When we x-rayed the pup, we found that he had eaten coins – a dime, a nickel and 2 pennies. After surgery, hospitalization and an $1800.00 vet...
read more4 Things Dog Trainers Do That You May Not Be Doing.
Crate Most dog trainers crate train their dogs. Even if it’s just for the duration of house training and puppy teething, we’re fairly adamant about (1) teaching our pups to love the crate and (2) using the crate to both protect the dog and our belongings! Why...
read moreBig Life; Small Space. Living with Dogs in Apartments.
With small, indoor living spaces and limited outdoor access, apartment living with pets can be challenging. But, even large dogs can live successfully and happily in an apartment if you do it the right way. Here a few considerations owners can make to ensure that...
read moreF.R.A.P. Attack!!
I hear this from every puppy owner – “he goes crazy every day about the same time. He runs through the house, tail tucked and wild eyed, barking and grabbing at anything he can get his mouth on!” What they are describing is a Frenetic Random Activity Period (FRAP),...
read moreCooperative Care – Prepare Your Dog for Stress Free Vet Visits!
Ever wonder how you’d draw blood from an orangutan or trim an elephant’s toenails? You can’t force them and it’s dangerous to sedate them, so how is it done? Well, it’s called cooperative care and you have to train them for it. Progressive zoos and aquariums around...
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