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.
FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS…….
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUX7ahb9VuI] Well this is day two that Tucker has been in boot camp and she is doing very well. My friend Olga was here who just happens to be Tuckers vet tech, pure coincidence that she dropped in while Tucker is here and she...
TUCKER IN FOR BOOTCAMP
I would like to introduce you to our newest member of rrruffhouse boot camp, Tucker. She is a very shy yet fearful little girl who shows aggression towards people and dogs that make her afraid she can also be quite dominant if allowed to be so, she is the girl who...
PROBLEM?……… SOLUTION!!
So...... if you have a back yard or a dog run or kennel and it is as muddy and soupy as mine was from your dogs running around in the mild weather and tearing up your yard, here is a quick solution and cost effective. I had a huge dilemma I have several dogs of my own...
The Stages of Grief
The Stages of Grief.
WHY IS MY DOG SHY? WHAT CAN I DO? HERE IS WHAT I DO!
Do you have an overly shy dog? Shyness can happen as a result of a prior bad experience, poor socialization, or the way you're raising them. Bringing your dog out more will help him to enjoy the company of people and other dogs, rather than shying away all the time....
WHY IS MY DOG SHY? WHAT CAN I DO? HERE IS WHAT I DO!
Do you have an overly shy dog? Shyness can happen as a result of a prior bad experience, poor socialization, or the way you're raising them. Bringing your dog out more will help him to enjoy the company of people and other dogs, rather than shying away all the time....
I HATE MONDAYS……
So apparently I am not the only one with the " I hate Mondays " and the winter blahs. This is Junior, normally a happy-go-lucky kinda guy but today not so much. Started out to be a very fine day, we had a nice snowy morning which everyone loved myself included, but...
PUPPETS PROGRESS
Well we are coming on two weeks of Puppet being in our home and I am very happy to report she is doing wonderful,she has turned out to be a very calm, quiet and very social little girl. We have had two dogs in for boarding and they are all getting along very well. We...
PUPPETS PROGRESS
Well we are coming on two weeks of Puppet being in our home and I am very happy to report she is doing wonderful,she has turned out to be a very calm, quiet and very social little girl. We have had two dogs in for boarding and they are all getting along very well. We...
SHHHHHH DON’T TELL
Okay so many of you know how up tight our bulldog Misses is and god forbid anyone should know that she really likes the new baby Puppet. If anyone looks at them, they stop playing because Misses does not want anyone to know she has a new BFF. Pictures tell a thousand...
HOW TO READ YOUR DOGS BODY LANGUAGE
What is your dog trying to tell you? Dogs have a language that allows them to communicate their emotional state and their intentions to others around them. Although dogs do use sounds and signals, much of the information that they send is through their body language,...
SUCCESS – RORY – BOXER
Niki Young says: Grace, We can’t thank you enough for all the help and guidence you have given us over the past year. Rory is doing great! Since her last stint in bootcamp she is much calmer, mindful of her manners, and more independent. She has even started...
OHHHH MYLOE!!!!!!
Okay so try to imagine this, as you all know we have a new puppy in the house that we are currently in the middle of potty training ( she is doing very well ). We also have an awesome three-year old boxer named Myloe who I have hand-picked to help me raise this...
POTTY TRAINING UPDATE!
Well this is day FIVE of our potty training, so far so good! The first two days were brutal in that she would not, I mean refused to pee or poop outside and we were standing out in the cold for a very, very long time. Some times we were in the cold for almost two...
TEACHING YOUR PUPPY NOT TO BITE!!
What to Do About Puppy Mouthing It’s important to help your puppy learn to curb his mouthy behavior. There are various ways, some better than others, to teach this lesson. The ultimate goal is to train your puppy to stop mouthing and biting people altogether. However,...
Sookie and her accomplice
So these are the events of this morning! first I would like to mention we are on day three of Sookies potty training with no accidents so far, now that doesn't mean it hasn't been hard cause it has been and here is why. First thing this morning she goes out for her...
What Are Dogs Trying to Say When They Bark?
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...
Best way to remove a tick!
For an overview of why we want to get these pests out, go to the Tick talk page. We are somewhat lucky in that none of the ticks we tend to see locally are big biters. Oh, they attach well and will stay attached to a host for a long time, but they don't shove their...
How to potty train your puppy in 6 days!!
This our newest addition " Sookie " she is 11 weeks old and on day one of potty training! Pay Attention One of the easiest ways to potty train a puppy is to simply pay attention and watch for signals. Make sure your puppy is always where you can see him. You may need...
How to trim dogs nails safely!
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 handled, so clipping may never be your favorite...
How to choose a healthy puppy
I get asked this question a lot by first time puppy owners, Before you bring your new puppy home, it is important to check your puppy's overall health and condition. Taking the time to look over your puppy will help you to spot any possible health problems that could...
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...