The Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
Spaying and neutering refer to the surgical sterilization of an animal. In other words, spaying and neutering ensures that your pet cannot reproduce. Pets are typically spayed or neutered when they are 4-6 months old although the procedure can be done from as early as...Dog Care: Ear Care 101
Ear problems are the second most common reason dog owners take their dog to the veterinarian, according to a survey by Veterinary Pet Insurance. Wet ear canals can predispose a dog to ear infections. When bathing your dog, keep water out of her ears by inserting...JUST WANTED TO SHARE
I like to share smart money saving tips when I can so here is one for anyone that has multiple dogs or big dogs which I own both. My dogs like to sleep in a pile and on top of each other so I went to a few pet stores to see about purchasing a large bed that would...Humanizing Your Dog
One of the most important things I want to get across is that dogs are dogs — not humans! Find a canine solution. Often, the solution we would use for a human is totally wrong for solving a dog’s issues. For example, when a human sees a scared or nervous dog, s/he...MEET REAGAN
As many of you may have read the other day we had a new arrival to rrruffhouse, well her name is now officially Reagan, my husband gave her this name and it seems to suit her not that she would know as I said the other day she if deaf. She has been with us for...Establishing and Keeping Alpha Position
Below is a list of rules every dog owner should follow to ensure your dog knows his place in your human pack. If your dog guards his food or growls at humans in the family, and especially if you own a wolf hybrid, these rules should be strictly followed. Dogs need to...5 THINGS YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO
Your dog should not be allowed to: 1. Eat grapes, onions, large amounts of garlic, mushrooms, chocolate (baker’s is way worse than a candy bar from the impulse aisle in the grocery store), etc. etc. etc. I know. They’re eyes are just so adorable when they’re begging...NEW ARRIVAL
Today a baby white deaf boxer was welcomed in to rrruffhouse, she was surrendered from a family that could not meet the needs of this little deaf girl. She will require very specific training...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...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...