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.
Tick and flea remedy for dogs, spray for humans, all natural.
It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution! Repellent for your pets: For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white...
How to Keep Your Dog Safe and At Ease When the Fireworks Start
It is natural for dogs to be afraid of loud noises. The sounds trigger their nervous system, and they can become anxious, afraid, unsure, or shy. Running away from the noise is a survival mechanism. Remember, to your dog, the experience of fireworks is different from...
RAINY DAY BLUES
MISSES HAVING A TANTRUM
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koq_yPSS5BI&w=560&h=315] Yup she is at it again! What can I say? She is a whole lot of not right! We still love her in spite of her weirdness.
THE NEW RRRUFFHOUSE SHIRTS ARE IN
Two out of the four designs are finished, they are now for sale $20 per shirt sizes medium, large, extra large If your interested in ordering a shirt please email me or call. The other two designs will be done Monday
BAILEY UPDATE
This is our boot-camp puppy Bailey, he came to us with a few issues like barking at the vacuum, not liking other dogs, kids, skate boards and some food aggression, well I am happy to say that in his short stay with us he no longer does these things! Yeah Bailey!! He...
WHAT A REAL CHIA PET LOOKS LIKE
This is our fat boy Loki, since he was just a wee puppy he has followed my husband up and down the yard cutting the grass, if my hubby makes 50 passes than so does our Loki. Loki as you can see needs the exercise but that's not why he follows the lawn mower, he...
MEET BAILEY NEW TO BOOT CAMP
Meet Bailey he is a little five pound Yorkie, he has a wonderful disposition and a huge personality. Bailey has some social issues he needs to work out like meeting other dogs, barking, and some fear issues like the vacuum and people on bikes or skateboards. Bailey...
FEEDING STATIONS FOR SALE
We are now creating feeding stations designed for the larger dogs, I have found that in the pet stores there are none. If you have small or medium dogs the world is your oyster but nothing really for the large breeds. It is very important that your dogs bowls are at...
AWESOME DAY AT STRUT FOR STRAYS
I would like to thank everyone who helped us put this event together, it was a great turn out and lots of fun. Thank you to Richard, Celine, Emily, Sherry, Wayne, Marijo, Deb, Matt. G, Matt.B, Rachel, Brad, Bryan, all our dogs and everyone who contributed.
HOW DO I MAKE THIS EASY FOR YOU TO UNDERSTAND?
In the past 48 hours I have had some news that has me confused. I can't for the life of me figure out why humans do the things they do? Probably why I work with dogs, they are much simpler and easy to understand. Here is my dilemma, people give up dogs either to me...
This is for all my favorite dog owners!!!!
HOW TO PROPERLY TRIM YOUR DOGS NAILS Unless your dog runs around on hard surfaces that help keep toenails short, you have to clip them about once a week — if you hear them clicking on a hard surface, it’s time for a trim. Most dogs detest having their feet...
MORE FOOD BOWLS WE HAVE MADE
DOG FEEDING STATIONS FOR SALE
Here is the newest venture for rrruffhouse, we are designing and making dog dishes especially designed for the big dogs! Most pets stores only cater to the small to average dogs and the large to giant breeds are passed over! Well not anymore! We are dedicated the the...
ANOTHER AWESOME DAY
Today was another awesome day care day, 14 dogs here today and everyone getting along and having fun playing in the water and rolling in the dirt! A new human member of the rrruffhouse family was initiated with poop duty and took it like a champ! Great job everyone,...
SAD DOG DIARY
A good friend of mine sent this to me and I just had to share!! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1C5T-fH2Y&w=560&h=315]
Do you really have to give up your dog?
So you think you are unable to keep your dog anymore? There are several options available to you if you are unable to keep your dog, however before you go any further we encourage you firstly to read the article below which presents an honest assessment of the...
Is “No Pets Allowed” Allowed?
This might be a good time for a quick refresher course on tenant rights in Ontario. According to the Landlord and Tenant Board website, landlords are allowed to refuse to rent to someone with a pet. However, a “no pets” clause in a lease is void, so signing a lease...
I WANT TO HEAR YOUR HONEST OPINION
Okay, so I have a question designed to provoke you! I want you to get angry, in fact I wanna get you right pissed off! After I have you right good and mad I want to hear about it! I have been asked " what would you do? " the question was, what would you do if you...
Heat Stroke in Dogs
Heat stroke occurs in any warm-blooded animal who is exposed to high temperatures. This condition is especially dangerous for dogs, who cannot communicate to their owners that they're hot or not feeling well. Very old and very young dogs are particularly prone to...
OUR FIRST ENGAGEMENT!!
SHE SAID YES!!!!!! Today I helped two friends get engaged! My friend Richard came to me a few weeks ago and asked if I would go shopping with him to pick out an engagement ring, of course I said yes! Since then Richard and I have been planning the perfect day for...
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...