by Grace Bryson | Oct 28, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
A dog’s stomach has the ability to twist in a painful and often deadly condition called bloat. Medically known as gastric dilatation/volvulus, bloat can occur when a dog eats a meal too quickly. Fast action is required to re position the dog’s stomach, or your...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 27, 2013 | Chuckles, Just because
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by Grace Bryson | Oct 25, 2013 | Training Tips
Teaching a dog tricks is easy, especially if it is young. Therefore, it is ideal to start teaching your dog tricks when it is just a puppy. To do this, you need patience, as dogs have individual personalities and some are easier to train than others. Here are some...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 24, 2013 | Day in the Life, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know
Dog owners recognize scratching and circling as two common behaviors that dogs practice when they’re about to lay down. While these habits may seem silly or even compulsive, they’re rooted in the behavior of wolves and wild dogs. Scratching, in particular, also...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 23, 2013 | Day in the Life, Huh? Did you know?, things you should know
Although this can look and sound very scary it really isn’t! Reverse sneezing is a common cause for concern in many older, small-breed dogs. It is not life-threatening, and while its causes vary, the signs and treatment are the same. Identification Reverse...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 21, 2013 | Day in the Life, Huh? Did you know?, Just because, something to think about, things you should know
Dogs, like humans, have a tendency to have growth pattern changes in their hair. For some, it’s as normal as seasonal or allergenic responses to the environment. However, for others, it’s a sign of a more complex problem such as a hormone imbalance or a...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 19, 2013 | Chuckles, Just because, THANK YOU
So if you are an avid reader of my blog you will remember that exactly one year ago tonight we placed Ruffus our foster bulldog in the home of Jenn and Mark Phillips. I first would like to say that tonight we saw Mr. Ruffus and he is doing incredibly well and looks...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 19, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Why Greenies Are Dangerous For Your Dog Please Pay Close Attention!! I write These Things So You Can Be Informed! Please Read It! In the late 1990’s, Dr. Joe and Judy Roetheli weren’t overly fond of their Samoyed’s dog breath and devised a dog treat to be an...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 18, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know
How Advantage Works The active ingredient in Advantage paralyzes and kills fleas almost immediately. Each brand of flea control might use a different active ingredient. In Advantage, this active ingredient is imidacloprid. Imidacloprid interferes with insects’...
by Grace Bryson | Oct 17, 2013 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
You probably think you’re doing the right thing for your pet when you apply a flea treatment, but many over-the-counter pet pesticides contain toxic chemicals that may harm or even kill your pet. If your pooch is prone to infestations, there are safer,...