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.
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Hello Boss Girl (@HelloBossGirl) Tweeted:Local #bossgirl Grace Bryson of is a professional dog trainer and the owner of Rrruffhouse, specializing in rehabilitating difficult dogs with unfavourable behaviours. To learn more about this boss girl business, follow...
What is Panosteitis?
Because of Covid 19 I almost missed this in my 4 month puppy, I though he was just being lazy or bored but thankfully I have a little nagging voice in my head that just wouldn't let me rest so off to the vet I went and found out my puppy has this! Nothing to get...
Pros and cons of glucosamine msm
Supplementing Your Dog with Glucosamine and MSM…Use with Caution! Posted by Marijke van de Water on 2018 Nov 1st What are Nutraceuticals? The word nutraceutical was first coined by Dr. Stephen DeFelice from the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine in 1989. As...
Bloat how to protect your dog!
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...
Debarking your dog is cruel!
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,...
Do your due diligence
We all want to do what's best for our animals whether its picking the right foods, toys, training programs or pet sitters and dog walkers. Don't search for answers on google, google has a lot of bad information on it that can hurt your animals, what is right for one...
UPDATE..Found his forever home!
Update Located in Tweed, On We are still patiently looking for Zuess's forever people. He is very gentle and laid back. Would be a wonderful companion for a senior. Attention* I am updating this post in the hopes that there are some other options available to Zuess....
How do we say goodbye to our pets
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,...
How do we say goodbye to our pets
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,...
July summer sale
For the entire summer starting July 1st 2019 we will be offering free assesments with the purchase of any of our training packages! This is an amazing offer, we are also giving 10% off of your training with every new client that buys a package that has been...
SPRING FLING SALE!
The warm weather is upon us, finally. Many of you have new puppies or rescues, well the time to make them great members of our family is now! Let's get them social, teach them how to walk link kings and queens, possibly potty training and much, much more. We have many...
Adoption, purchase vs. rescue
Many people use the word "RESCUE" wrong, let's define the differences. To RESCUE means to save from life threatening, dangerous or distressing situations, ADOPT means to legally take and raise to the best of your ability, PURCHASE means to acquire something for money....
CBD oil and your dog, what is it good for?
If your interested in CBD oils and live in or near the Quinte area you can find the oils at Furballs choice. Ask for stephanie and tell her rrruffhouse sent you! 1. CBD Is Not Psychoactive CBD (cannabidiol) is a compound found in cannabis and hemp. THC...
Herpes virus infection in dogs
canine herpes virus is a viral disease that affects many puppies , causing sporadic deaths and occasionally the death of an entire litter. The virus lives in the reproductive and respiratory tracts of both male and female dogs and can be sexually transmitted. the...
Can my puppy die from worms?
Puppies and adult dogs with heavy hookworms can become quite ill. In young dogs and puppies the infestation can be fatal. when pups die from hookworms, they die from the anemia caused by the feeding worms. this can occur very suddenly in the very young animals,...
****** HUGE JANUARY SALE *****
Well 2017 has been a fantastic year and like all good things this too must end. I would like to personally thank everyone who has worked with us this year and let you know that we couldn't have done it without you! With that said bring on 2018! For all who have added...
Training vs Genetics
"It's all in how you raise them." A saying I have grown to hate over time as a dog trainer. Simply because it just isn't true and does more harm than good. You can start a puppy from scratch and provide it all the love in the world and it can turn out quite terribly...
Want to feed raw? Here are some recipes to try
As I mentioned in some of my previous posts, dogs don’t need grains in their diets. They were meant to eat meat. Real meat! This article gathers 24 easy and healthy raw dog food recipes, based on a mix of meat and vegetables. Most commercial dog foods use soy, corn...
Food allergy or food intolerance? What’s the difference?
Food allergy or intolerance? There is a distinction that needs to be made between food allergies and food intolerances. Food allergies are true allergies and show the characteristic symptoms of itching and skin problems associated with canine and feline allergies....
Jump into spring with the April sale
Well March is almost over and so is the March madness sale. Don't worry if you didn't take advantage of the March sale we are doing another for April, any new training clients who sign up for a 4 or 6 week package deal will get 25% off the prepaid lesson plan and also...
What does your dogs bark mean?
The meaning of pitches: Low pitched sounds (such as a dog's growl) usually indicate threats, anger and the possibility of aggression. These are interpreted as meaning "Stay away from me." High pitch sounds mean the opposite, asking to be allowed to come closer or...
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...