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.
Caring For a Deaf Dog
Types of Deafness There are two types of deafness - acquired and congenital. Congenital deafness occurs due to a defective gene that results in a malformation or nonfunctional ear. In Susan Cope Becker’s book, Living With A Deaf Dog, 64 dog breeds with reported...
WHY DO DOGS DO WHAT THEY DO?
WHY DO DOGS YAWN? I did a quick search of the internet and along with what I expected to find,1) yawning is a physiological means of getting more oxygen into the lungs 2) it is a response to stress and pressure; 3) it is a calming signal to other dogs; I was surprised...
Why You Should Never Allow Your Dog to Sleep on the Bed: Not Only is it Dirty, It’s Unhealthy Too
I'm always amazed when I meet someone who is a dog owner and who allows their dog to sleep on their bed. Not only is it an incredibly dirty habit, it's not healthy either. I grew up in a family where cleanliness was next to.... (well, not godliness...as we're atheists...
TOP 5 RULES FOR SAFELY MEETING DOGS
RULE #1 - LET THE DOG APPROACH YOU Always let the dog approach you, no matter how friendly it looks. Why? Because this allows the dog to interact with you on his terms, which is going to put you high on his list of cool humans. RULE #2 - RESPECT HIS SPACE We love dogs...
KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE
My heart is heavy as I write this. It seems that everywhere I turn lately there is a new story about a dog mauling or killing a child; most of which lately have been infants and toddlers. The latest was a Jack Russell Terrier who jumped up and mauled the new infant...
KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE
My heart is heavy as I write this. It seems that everywhere I turn lately there is a new story about a dog mauling or killing a child; most of which lately have been infants and toddlers. The latest was a Jack Russell Terrier who jumped up and mauled the new infant...
HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM BARKING
Let’s face it – dogs bark. Some dogs bark for good reason and some do for apparently little or no reason and some do a little of both. Of course there are also certain breeds that are more prone to barking than others. The dog problem is not always the barking but the...
SUNDAY AT THE DOG PARK
ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING
I would like to thanks friends of mine and rrruffhouse Scott and Erin, They have fallen in love with Boss who was surrendered last week and up for adoption. Scott and Erin already owned a 14 month old rottweiler named Diesel who I have trained since he was just a wee...
JUST SOME PICTURES OF OUR DAY
Why do dogs roll in garbage, manure, or other smelly stuff?
I have often had people ask me why their otherwise, apparently sane, dog, will roll around in garbage or dung or something equally offensive in its smell to humans. One man even told me that he has stopped walking his dog along the shore line because whenever a dead...
Did You Know About These Fun Dog Facts?
10. Toilet Break? Ever wonder why a little puppy always has accidents during the night, and why, though you try so hard, you can never fix it? That’s because all puppies are unable to control or “hold it in” overnight until they’re about four-months old. Which, you...
What Does Your Dog Breed Say About You?
Tell me how similar to your dog breed you think you are? Bulldogs Bulldogs are determined, persistent, and do not give up easily. People who own bulldogs are said to be silly and love to laugh but can be viewed as stubborn at times. They are extremely...
MEET BOSS
We welcomed in a new puppy today, he is a 10 month old rottweiler and his name is Boss. He is a very kind sole that just wants all the lovin you have to offer, he is a sweet heart and a kind sole. He will be here for boot camp and when the time is right and the...
WHAT DOGS REALLY THINK!
Here's what your dog is trying to tell you, 1. I'm just going to come out and say it. I don't think we're spending enough time at the pet store. Maybe you don't realize what they have. I'm sure you just don't realize what they have. See it's not just wet food. It's...
CUTE OR WHAT?
HAPPY EASTER
Here is a question I get asked a lot over the Easter holiday's, so I found this web site, https://animal.discovery.com/pets/question348.htm Is Chocolate Poisonous to Dogs? You may have heard people say that chocolate will kill dogs? Does that make sense? If I can...
Helping Your Dog When It Has Had A Stroke
Helping Your Dog When It Has Had A Stroke It may come as a shock to you to find out that your dog has suffered from a stroke. Unlike humans, when a dog has a stroke, he often won't become paralyzed or display any of the human signs of stroke. In fact, with the right...
PUPPY PROOFING YOUR HOME
Well its that time of year again, SPRING! Many of you are thinking about getting a new puppy or you may have already picked one up, here are a few thing I think you need to know about keeping your new addition safe. Consider this your spring cleaning! Here is a...
POOR DENVER!!!!
I had a good friend send me this link and I just had to share, hope you find it as funny as we did! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ISzf2pryI&w=560&h=315]
IT CAN’T GET ANY EASIER THAN THIS GUYS!!
TOP TEN NEW HOUSE RULES FOR SUCCESS 1. NO MORE ON ANY FURNITURE IN THE HOUSE, NOT THE COUCH, NO MORE SLEEPING WITH YOU IN YOUR BED. MAKE HIM A BED IN YOUR ROOM IF YOU WISH, OR A CRATE SO HE CAN BE NEAR YOU IF (YOU NEED IT). WE NEED TO TEACH HIM...
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...