dog advice
I am passionate about dog advice & making life better for every dog I encounter. I am forever gathering information for my own use in the day-to-day running of a house full of dogs, so I blog a lot of what I find. I also blog when I need to rant about something that needs to be ranted about. I hope you enjoy my blog. I’ve blogged about topics ranging from dietary info to grooming to behavioural issues. If what you are looking for isn’t on the blog, please contact me at grace@rrruffhouse.com and I will see what I can do.
SUCCESS STORY ” PIPER “
I had never owned a puppy before but knew that someday dogs would be in my life. When I found Piper I immediately fell in love – who wouldn’t with those puppy dog eyes! She was 2 months old when I brought her home and I was really happy. As the days went on she...
SUCCESS STORY
Boots is much better and so are we! As you know we were at the end of our last "noodle" with Boots but after a few hiccups following bootcamp and your correction visit (thank goodness), we are well on our way to a happy family. The difference is night and day and we...
UP FOR ADOPTION- ADOPTED!
This is Piper! She is a five month old mixed breed, we think Jack Russel, Chihuahua, hound. She is a very sweet little girl in need of her forever home. I have been working with Piper since she was 12 weeks old with basic puppy obedience. Piper passed puppy training...
A VERY PERSISTENT PUPPY
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Please read before you decide to get a puppy
I wrote this on October 30 but seems like it needed to be said again!! Choosing a dog is a big decision, one that is likely to require a 10- to 15-year commitment. In order for you and your pet to have the best possible life together, you should consider such...
GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE
They're here!!! rrruffhouse now has Gift Certificates just in time for Christmas gift giving. For the person who has everything-except a well-behaved dog! There are always lots of new puppies and owners during the holiday season, so let's start them off on the right...
20 Reasons You Absolutely Need A Dog In Your Life
1. They empathize With Human Pain 2. They can detect cancer 3. They reduce work stress 4. Detect Seizures Before They Happen 5. Help Babies Stay Healthy By Being Dirty 6. Help You Stay In Shape 7. Detect Low Blood Sugar 8. Help You Stay Away From...
Welcome Piper!
Let me introduce you to another boot camp puppy, Miss Piper. Piper is a five month old mix breed puppy that has had some training with us in the past but due to her stubbornness she is in boot camp. Miss Piper is a very good puppy with some manner issues, She like to...
What Vaccines Do Dogs Really Need?
Vaccines are a critical part of maintaining your dog's health. There are certain vaccines that are needed regardless of your location, while others are used only in specific areas or when an outbreak has occurred. Most vaccines are given when dogs are still under a...
Everything You Need to Know When Getting a New Puppy
Getting a new puppy is not an easy undertaking. Puppies need attention, exercise, training, food and medical care--more so than a fully grown dog. Bringing a new puppy into your life requires a great deal of time and patience, especially in the first few...
How to Identify Tick Species
Ticks are tiny predators who feast on blood. Some species spread Lyme disease and other life-threatening diseases. Knowing how to identify tick species is the first step toward preventing and managing the diseases they spread. No tick is beneficial, but knowing the...
Natural Flea Remedies
A common cause of discomfort for dogs and cats alike, the insufferable flea is a pest that plagues any pet it may leap onto. Rarely growing over an eighth of an inch long, the tiny flea bites its victims, leaving them with an insatiable itch. Fleas can be seen...
FIRST AID KITS
As long as I've had pets, I've intended to put together a little box of first aid supplies for travelling with my dogs, I had one for home but never in the car. That’s 20 plus years of good intentions. But like so many things, I procrastinated, didn't bother...
PHOTO CONTEST
Hello everyone, We are having a dog photo contest for the month of November, you can send your photo's in until December 10th. We will be awarding prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place photo's if you go the website home page you will see the photo contest tab this...
FRIENDS WE MET UP WITH ALONG THE WAY ON THE BAY SHORE TRAIL
PERFECT FOR A SUNDAY POST………. ENJOY!
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SAFE….AND IT WORKS
PLEASE SHARE THIS POST so you can save the instructions to your page! Flea & Tick Remedy 8 oz apple cider vinegar 4 oz warm water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda Mix dry ingredients first then slowly add to wet as the vinegar and baking soda will react slightly....
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR ANIMALS
With Christmas fast approaching, the area Santa Claus parades are starting. If you decide you want to take your dog to the parade with you, please be aware of sights and sounds which may be startling to your dog. People are in costumes and often are walking among the...
Boots first day in the yard!!
Today is day five of Boot's boot-camp and she is doing remarkably well. Today is day care day here and she was dying to go out in the yard, up until this point she had not yet been with the entire pack at one time, she has met everyone on an individual basis but not...
WELCOME BOOTS, NEW IN FOR BOOTCAMP
I would like to introduce you all to Boots, she is eight months old and is a bit of a holy terrier! LOL Her owner called me at her wits end. Boots as lovely as she is was totally running the house as she saw fit. Boots would bark non stop, jump on everyone,rude...
PLEASE READ AND SAVE YOUR DOGS LIFE!!
Dog owners please be aware this seems to be the latest trends in dog parks please be careful & Please Share !! Some ass hole in the local dog parks thinks this is funny! Many, many dogs have had serious injury from this and some have even died!! If you know who is...
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...