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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How to Choose Healthy Dog Food
Have you ever scanned the ingredients in a commercial dog food and thought, "How can this be healthy?" Some may think most pet foods available in stores today are so highly processed and full of preservatives, they aren't any better for our dogs than potato chips are...
SUNDAY POOL PARTY!!
Help Your Dog Beat the Heat
You'd like to think there has been enough written about this subject, to make it unnecessary to see more written about it. It turns out that no matter how much is written, people still aren't listening. So, here's another one. 1) Limit your dog walking to early...
How to hold your leash
Okay, so as I went for a walk today along the bay shore path I noticed that a lot of you pet owners are still not holding your dogs leashes properly and it is very, very dangerous. First you ned to decide which side to walk your dog on? Left or right makes no...
Wal-mart employee fired after reporting dog in hot truck
Found this on the CBC news website and wanted to share https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/07/10/ottawa-walmart-hot-cars-vehicles-dogs-animals-worker-fired-cheney-parking-lot-customer.html A former employee of Wal-mart in Kemptville, Ont., says she...
Look who’s joined daycare
Welcome back Bailey, Now that Bailey has successfully finished boot camp he is now joined our daycare. Welcome back little guy, happy to have you.
SUCCESS BAILEY
Congratulations Bailey, Bailey has had a complete turn around, Bailey came to boot camp with a few issues such as barking, jumping, attacking the vacuum, barks at the salad spinner and much, much more. Bailey finished a mini boot camp as he was here five days and what...
SUCCESS TOBEY THE CHIHUAHUA
Tobey went to boot camp in the beginning of this year, Tobey had some control and obsession issues. Tobey definitely ran the house, he would bark at anything going past the window, anyone at the door would bark and nip the children when they ran past or would bite if...
SUCCESS TEDDY
This is an email I received from Teddy's owner and wanted to share, We heard about Grace from our daughter Emily who had used her for their dog Toby. We decided to give her a try with Teddy. Teddy is a two year shitzu who thought he was the boss in our house. He would...
How To Introduce Your Dog to Your Baby
Be aware of your energy. A baby in the house will affects the entire household. You may feel excited, anxious, or worried. Remember, your dog will mirror your emotions. Claim your baby's scent. During this exercise, it is crucial that you set clear boundaries....
How To Introduce Your Dog to Your Baby
Be aware of your energy. A baby in the house will affects the entire household. You may feel excited, anxious, or worried. Remember, your dog will mirror your emotions. Claim your baby's scent. During this exercise, it is crucial that you set clear boundaries....
Success story for Dusty
Wow, This is a success story written to me from Dusty's owner thanking me and wanted to share with you. Where to even begin. Somehow a simple Thank you and the statement “Dusty is a changed dog” just don’t seem to cover the impact that Grace and her pack have had on...
Raw Dog Food: Dietary Concerns, Benefits, and Risks
Raw dog food diets are controversial. But the popularity of the diets -- which emphasize raw meat, bones, fruits, and vegetables -- is rising. Racing greyhounds and sled dogs have long eaten raw food diets. Extending those feeding practices to the family pet is a more...
Who is up for the challenge???
OK so apparently some people still don't understand what it feels like to be in a hot car on a summer day with the windows only open a crack! So here is the challenge I am putting forward........ If you own a dog and that dog has fur I want you to wear a coat that...
Heimlich Maneuver For Dogs
What should you do if your dog is choking? When a person chokes, you do the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the object blocking the airway. What can you do for a dog? Well, it is the same thing. When a dog is choking, you can do a modification of the Heimlich maneuver....
Safety Tips for Working Out with Your Dog
Exercising with your dog is a great way for the two of you to strengthen your bond and to get some cardiovascular in at the same time. While canine/human workouts can be fun, they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. Follow the tips below...
TEACHING YOUR DOGS ABOUT POOLS
Well, first things first, Don’t teach a dog how to get in — teach a dog how to get out!! That’s the first thing a dog wants to know. A pool is unnatural to a dog. You don’t have to teach a dog how to get into a lake. He knows. It’s gravity. It’s nature, like the...
MEET TEDDY
This is Teddy, he is our newest boot camp dog. He is here for some aggression issues, he likes to think that he owns his home and owner. Teddy likes to bite when people come near his owner or sits by her on his couch also Teddy has some issues with base-ball caps, he...
How to Perform CPR on a Dog
Introduction In the event that a dog is not breathing, CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and mouth to snout resuscitation, can be used to save the dog’s life and stabilize the dog until professional medical treatment is carried out. In order to...
CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE
We here at rrruffhouse have been working very hard the past few months to meet everyone's needs, we are listening to what you guys want and doing our very best to keep up. I love all the positive feed back we have been getting and love all the suggestions for you guys...
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...