by Grace Bryson | Apr 24, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
It’s almost inevitable at one point or another that your dog or puppy is going to get into – and ingest – something he shouldn’t! While never pleasant, sometimes the best thing for him to do is to vomit. Instructions 1 If your dog has ingested...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 14, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know, Training Tips
Puppy strangles (aka juvenile pyoderma and juvenile cellulitis) is a serious dog skin condition that affects puppies 4-16 weeks of age. Some breeds of dogs are predisposed of this condition. typically occurs in young dogs under the age of four months. This...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 11, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know, Training Tips
Ticks are small insects that feed on the blood of a host by using their mouths to latch onto the skin. According to WebMD, most tick bites do not cause serious health problems, but it is important to remove a tick from your skin as soon as you notice it. Ticks can...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 5, 2014 | Food for thought, Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Puppies begin their lives drinking mom’s milk, and following that up with a proper and nutritionally balanced diet might seem like quite the tall order, particularly if you’ve never done so before. During and after the weaning process, the diet planning...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 4, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
A dog should never be punished for deeds you do not like, but rather corrected. What’s the difference between a punishment and a correction? A correction is when you give a command of disapproval at the moment the deed is about to be done or is being done. A...
by Grace Bryson | Jan 6, 2014 | Day in the Life, Food for thought, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Most new dog owners are aware of one of the most important aspects of raising a puppy – socialization. However, most of them don’t understand what socialization means and why it needs to be done. A common misconception is that the puppy needs to actually socialize...
by Grace Bryson | Dec 18, 2013 | something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
If your dog is pacing in circles there are a few possible causes that might be effecting it. Take into consideration your dog’s past experiences. Where he came from and what he went through before he came to your home. Environmental issues can also be a factor....
by Grace Bryson | Dec 14, 2013 | something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Tail chasing is normal for excited and playful puppies or kittens. However, it can also be a sign of itching and inflammation at the base of the tail, lower back, or anus caused by allergies, liver disease, fleas, or anal sac disease. Tail chasing can also be the...
by Grace Bryson | Dec 13, 2013 | Day in the Life, Huh? Did you know?, Just because, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Dogs have long been called “man’s best friend,” but they may be deserving of a second title: “world’s weirdest animal.” Dogs can be friendly, moody, playful and sleepy all in the matter of a day, much like humans. But also like...
by Grace Bryson | Dec 6, 2013 | Food for thought, Just because, something to think about, things you should know, Training Tips
Making sure that your dog or puppy has all of the needed vaccinations is an important part of pet ownership. Vaccinations give your dog the chance at a happy, long and healthy life. Puppy Vaccinations Puppies must have a required DHPP vaccination at 6 to 8 weeks. DHPP...