You’ve decided to take your dog on a trip with you and want to be sure it goes well. Here are some reminders and advice to make the trip as safe and fun as possible. Before you are ready to travel, take your dog on a number of car rides to ensure he is used
It’s time to go on vacation, or a business trip, or leave home for some reason and you can’t take your favorite friend(s) with you. You have decided to let a boarding kennel take care of your dog while you are away. If you need to find a quality boarding kennel ask your vet or
So, you think you want to breed your dog? Some people want to do it because they love their dog so much and they want another just like it. Some think it’s an easy way to make some money. Others think they will create a “new breed”. Some think it would be a lovely, educational
Allergies in dogs has become an all too frequent malady. While they can become allergic to most anything, just like us, there are some things you can do to help your pet avoid food allergies. Ian Billingshurst, veterinary author of “Give Your Dog A Bone” advises “balance, over time, through variety”. It’s important to remember
Are you Over-Feeding Your Dog? Most people do, unfortunately. To keep your dog healthy, maintain its proper weight. Here you can find the proper weight range for any breed: http://www.petobesityprevention.com/ideal-weight-ranges/ Looking at your dog from above there should be a slight indentation at the end of the rib cage. When looking from the side, there
The first question many people ask when they consider whether to get a dog to become part of the family is should I get a rescue or a purebred? Many feel that rescuing from the shelter is the option everyone should consider first. While it is a great idea to rescue a dog from possible
There are some differences in dogs and wolves, according to Ray Coppinger, a professor of biology at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He reports dogs skulls, teeth and brains are smaller than wolves, with a 20% smaller brain. Dogs can also carry traits of a sickle-shaped tail, floppy ears and pie-bald color patterns. Domestic dogs
Rate Your Dog Food Start with a score of 100. 1) For every listing of “by-product”, subtract 10 points 2) For every non-specific animal source (“meat” or “poultry”, meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points 4) For every grain “mill run” or
The Story of Levi I have been involved in the rescue of both my breeds since I began showing dogs almost twenty five years ago. I also am very selective about who gets one of our puppies. We stress to the new owners that if they are ever in a position where they cannot keep
Terriers are difficult to train because they are a high energy breed, but still a lot of fun! Basic Maneuvers For Training A Terrier Puppy “No.” “No, NO!” “Get off of there!” “Stop that!!” “Ow!! No biting!!” “Hey, that’s my shoe!!” “Come back here you little #@!$%!” “No, no, bad puppy!!” “Ow! Hey, let go
