EDUCATION WEEK IS OVER
So it was brought to my attention that many of you were missing my personal blogs, and pictures of my happy brood so education week is over and here are what my bunch is up too. This week we were building our back deck and along with many good looking men, there were...Mosquito Bites and Your Dog
More than just irritating pests, mosquitoes are a primary cause of heartworm in dogs. Along with the arrival of warm and humid summer days comes an ever-present annoyance – mosquitoes. Although your dog’s fur or hair offers some protection against mosquito...PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
I had a client and friend today have some one open her back yard gate and her two springer spaniels got loose, although this was a horrible event and she is very upset, it was a valuable lesson learned! I always tell people the lessons I teach you about having your...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...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...Are You Making These 10 Training Mistakes?
1. You don’t train your dog often enough Most of us do teach basic behaviours and routines to our new dogs. But once the relationship stabilizes, we often allow our dogs to go on “auto-pilot.” Consequently, response times for important behaviours can worsen; often a...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...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...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...