HOW COME THE PHRASE ” BREAK A LEG” IS GOOD LUCK?
If the phrase break a leg is good luck, it has to make me wonder what kind of luck the person is having that breaking a leg is an improvement! I know your thinking ” what does any of this have to do with dogs?” well nothing really, but in a beat around the...Deworming Dogs and Puppies
Although nearly all dogs are infested with parasites at one time or another, most develop an immunity that keeps the parasite population in check. This immunity can break down, however, under conditions of stress or ill health. When that happens, the worms increase in...Dog Care: Ear Care 101
Ear problems are the second most common reason dog owners take their dog to the veterinarian, according to a survey by Veterinary Pet Insurance. Wet ear canals can predispose a dog to ear infections. When bathing your dog, keep water out of her ears by inserting...Is bottled water or tap water better for your dog?
It depends on the quality of your tap water. In some areas the tap water tastes so bad people prefer to give their dogs filtered water. If you wouldn’t drink the water yourself, consider filtering your pet’s water as well. When traveling, sudden changes in...How to Keep Your Pets Parasite Free
Okay everyone it’s that time of year again for us to start thinking about keeping our dogs safe and healthy this summer, I am dedicating my next few blogs all about health and safety so pay attention!! These can potentially be life saving! Please read them...Humanizing Your Dog
One of the most important things I want to get across is that dogs are dogs — not humans! Find a canine solution. Often, the solution we would use for a human is totally wrong for solving a dog’s issues. For example, when a human sees a scared or nervous dog, s/he...Are You Making These 10 Training Mistakes?
1. You don’t train your dog often enough Most of us do teach basic behaviours and routines to our new dogs. But once the relationship stabilizes, we often allow our dogs to go on “auto-pilot.” Consequently, response times for important behaviours can worsen; often a...5 THINGS YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO
Your dog should not be allowed to: 1. Eat grapes, onions, large amounts of garlic, mushrooms, chocolate (baker’s is way worse than a candy bar from the impulse aisle in the grocery store), etc. etc. etc. I know. They’re eyes are just so adorable when they’re begging...Caring For a Deaf Dog
Types of Deafness There are two types of deafness – acquired and congenital. Congenital deafness occurs due to a defective gene that results in a malformation or nonfunctional ear. In Susan Cope Becker’s book, Living With A Deaf Dog, 64 dog breeds with reported...Who is Grace?
Hi there. I’m Grace. I am a very hard working, compassionate and strong willed woman who loves a challenge and never backs down from a hard days work, which is a good mix for working with dogs that are having trouble getting along in the world with us humans! The greatest reward I get in life is when someone tells me I saved the life of their dog so they didn’t have to give it up! I love nothing more then showing people how to be a leader in their own world and all aspects of life! I am a leader, and walk my own path in life and I’ll go where ever it takes me! CLICK TO READ MORE...