by Grace Bryson | Jan 31, 2021 | Blog, Day in the Life, dog obedience, dog training, Featured, Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, Just because, pet health, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
2020 and so far in 2021 has left many of us struggling with this covid lockdown and restrictions in so many ways, we are all suffering with this new world and what it means for us moving forward? Some have lost loved ones, jobs, family, housing and our pets, some of...
by Grace Bryson | Dec 13, 2019 | Featured, Huh? Did you know?, pet health, something to think about, things you should know
Dog bloat is a common condition that can be dangerous, even deadly. Dog who have it need treatment right away. Know the signs so you can recognize when your pup needs help. I am writing this blog today with a heavy heart; and to bring awareness. My best friends 8...
by Grace Bryson | Sep 19, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Huh? Did you know?, Just because, something to think about, things you should know
Debarking is a veterinary surgical procedure — and, yes, debarking is inhumane. The verdict seems unanimous. Debarking is not something that normal, thinking, feeling human beings understand as a solution for a barking dog — not on a any street corner in a major city,...
by Grace Bryson | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, Just because, something to think about, things you should know
Pets do not live as long as humans. Thinking about euthanasia – literally, a “gentle and easy death” – is something that no pet owner likes to dwell on, but sadly it is a decision that many dog owners eventually have to face. Taking responsibility for a pain-free,...
by Grace Bryson | May 27, 2015 | Blog, Featured, things you should know, Training Tips
The fatal dog attack on the six-day-old Eliza-Mae Mullane will horrify parents and animal lovers. The tragedy comes barely a week after 11-month-old Ava-Jayne Corless was killed by their terrier as she slept at her house in Blackburn. And just three months ago,...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 21, 2015 | Blog, things you should know, Training Tips
Hiking a favorite trail or playing at the park may seem like a safe way to spend the day, but you may not have noticed that patch of poison ivy your dog walked through. The question is, does poison ivy, oak or sumac affect dogs, and can they give it to us? Humans and...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog, Huh? Did you know?, things you should know
There are many ways to kills fleas. At-home remedies that are cheap and effective can be a lifesaver. Most of these remedies—such as ones involving Dawn dish detergent and vinegar—do not call for any pesticides or chemicals being used on your pet. This will eliminate...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 21, 2015 | adoption story, Blog, Featured, something to think about, things you should know
I did not personally write this, non the less the person who did took the words right out of my mouth. I often stand on my soapbox daily and shout these very words! well written and I am happy to share. I HAVE A BONE TO PICK: THE RUSH TO ADOPT ….. THE SAD DOG...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 6, 2015 | Blog, Featured, something to think about, things you should know
Well here I go again! lol, its another Friday here at rrruffhouse and I find myself doing what I normally do on a Friday which is take what is going on in the world around me for the week and weigh in on it! Todays topic seems to be the definition of abuse? If you...
by Grace Bryson | Mar 2, 2015 | Blog, Featured, things you should know
As many of you know I research everyday to bring awareness to different issues you may be having, actually this one is my issue at the moment, ice under snow has ripped one of my dogs nails. I thought if I am having this issue you might be as well so here is a link to...