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.
What Are the Health Benefits of an Elevated Dog Feeding Bowl?
Most dogs eat and drink from bowls placed on the ground. Some dogs, especially taller breeds, may have trouble reaching the food and water bowls at this level without straining. Elevated food and water bowls make the dog's food and water more readily available and...
Taking Care of Dogs in Cold Weather
Now that the cold weather is here, just a reminder on how to care for your furry friend in the winter!
Taking Care of Dogs in Cold Weather
Now that the cold weather is here, just a reminder on how to care for your furry friend in the winter!
How to Introduce Your Puppy to the Older Resident Dog
Do You Know What A Yellow Ribbon Tied On A Dog’s Collar or leash Means?
When should I call a vet? Ten Reasons To Call A Vet
Just like us, our animal companions certainly aren't immune to diseases or mishaps. Unfortunately, they can be masters at masking their aches, pains, and hurts until the problem becomes major and obvious. But by knowing the early warning signs of trouble, you can step...
How to Welcome a New Puppy Home
A wriggling, licking and squirming little puppy brings joy and energy to the home . However, the first few nights with him can be a trying experience. Follow the steps in this article to welcome your new puppy home, help him acclimate to his new surroundings and...
Let me introduce Nedi…..
This is our newest member of the family! Her name was Lady when she arrived in our home one week ago today, since then she has been renamed Lunedi which is italian for Monday we call her Nedi for short. She is a three-year old boxer who was brought in by a Paramedic...
The Scary Truth About “Free to a Good Home” Dog Classifieds
Every responsible dog owner or pet parent knows that getting a dog is a life-long commitment. From the moment you open your heart and home to a loyal dog, you’re in it for the long haul, through sickness and health, ups and downs, good and bad, through snuggles on the...
Think Before Buying
As I sit every damn day at my computer I read more and more about people giving up animals for ridiculous reasons! Such reasons as; I no longer have time, moving and can't take them with me, children are allergic, have a new baby and no longer have time, it peed in my...
A great big thank you!
I spent a few months looking for a place for our Beloved Boston Terrier to go while we were on Vacation There was no way that I would put her into a Kennel that would have her in a little pen with no people or animal interaction. We also didn't want her in a place...
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Or Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs
Summary Of SIBO The upper part of the small intestine is responsible for the continued digestion of food as it exits the stomach and for the commencement of the process in which nutrients are absorbed. Bacteria normally aids in the process of breaking down the...
How to Clean a Dog’s Anal Glands
How to Clean a Dog's Anal Glands. Anal glands really have no purpose in dogs. These archaic organs are located beneath the skin just inside the anal opening. The secretions that collect are very unpleasant and can cause problems and infection in the dog. Here is how...
Reasons NOT to use Choke, Prong or Shock Collars
In 25 years of my own personal experience I grace Bryson of rrruffhouse have NEVER, not once used any of these collars and never will! I have heard rumours that other trainers have told clients that I have and do use these methods but I am here to clear the air! I...
How to Make a Cola Bottle Toy for Dogs
Sometimes dogs are satisfied with the simplest of toys, grabbing a piece of trash to play with rather than their plush new toy. If your dog has simple tastes, you can indulge her--and save money--by making toys out of empty plastic cola bottles Things You'll Need...
TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED – THAT IS THE QUESTION
So you think you want to breed a litter of puppies. There are some important questions to ask before you take that first big step. The first, and perhaps most important, question is “Why?”. The answers will be as varied as the people who own dogs. Do you want to...
LETS RAISE SOME MONEY
Come on folks lets raise some money for the dogs in need!!
Helpful hints
Leptospirosis In Your Dog How Dogs Catch It ,How We Cure It,.How We Prevent It
If you decide to have leptospirosis vaccine administered to your pet, have it given as an independent injection, and not in a combination vaccine or multiple vaccines given on the same day. First get your dog immunized against parvo and distemper virus. Then let...
We can’t save them all. And we shouldn’t.
I want to apologize to the public on the [unofficial] behalf of animal rescuers this National Pet Month. Normally, we’re a bit nuts about our furry friends, but, as a whole, we know, in the back of our minds (for better or worse), there are no pets without people....
Why spay and neuter?
Here are some startling facts: A single 6-year-old female dog can produce 67,000 puppies! A single 7-year-old female cat can produce 420,000 kittens! Every day, 70,000 puppies and kittens are born, while only 10,000 people are born** -– simple math will tell us that...
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...