Your Dog’s Allergies
September 3, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Health and Nutrition, Featured Articles
Many of us are allergic to dogs, but what is your dog allergic to? Your dog’s allergies can lead to itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose or itchy skin, just as your allergies do to you. Identifying the Allergen The first step in treating allergies is to find out what is affecting your dog. Narrow […]
Finding Your Lost Dog
September 3, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Featured Articles
If you are going through the heartache of a lost dog, or even if you want to make sure you never do, check out our tips for finding your lost dog. An ounce of prevention… As with most things, prevention is much easier and cheaper than recovery. To prevent the distress of a lost dog, […]
Dogs in the Courtroom
August 19, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
Imagine if you or one of your loved ones had been the victim of a crime. Wouldn’t you love to have your dog with you as your case traveled through the legal system? Although the Courthouse Dogs program doesn’t allow you to bring your own dog to the courthouse, it does provide a dog to […]
Flea Season is Here!
August 19, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Health and Nutrition
With the very wet spring most areas of the country experienced and the very hot temperatures we are now enduring, mosquitoes have become a big problem for us two-leggers. Similarly, fleas are out in abundance, which can cause problems for our four-legged friends. How do you protect your dogs? Multi-Level Approach to Fleas According to […]
Choosing the Right Collar and Leash for Your Dog
August 4, 2011 by Beth
Filed under The Puppy Corner
There are two important components to dog-walking equipment: a sturdy collar or harness, and a good leash or lead. Your choices will be informed by your dog’s size, energy level, and obedience aptitude, as well as by your own personal preferences. One of the fundamental decisions you will make is whether to buy a collar […]
Submissive Urination
August 4, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
Does your dog routinely pee as soon as someone new enters the house? You may think the dog is overly excited, but in reality, the animal may be demonstrating submissiveness. If the dog also cowers, lowers her body, lays her ears flat, and licks her lips when greeting a new arrival, you can be sure […]
Dock Diving and Lure Coursing
July 15, 2011 by admin
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
Are you looking for a way to keep your dog occupied and in shape? You can’t go wrong with dog sports like lure coursing and dock diving. Lure coursing allows your dog to follow a lure through a course, going for the fastest time. Competitions are usually limited to sight hounds like Greyhounds, Afghans, and […]
Canine Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements
June 28, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Health and Nutrition
Depending on the type of food you give your dog, as well as on the dog’s age, activity level, general health and specific medical issues, you may find you need to supplement the dog’s diet. Vitamins play a vital role in digestion, reproduction, muscle and bone growth / function, healthy fur and skin, and blood […]
Help Your Local Dog Shelter
June 19, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Health and Nutrition
Whether you bought your dog from a breeder or adopted from a shelter, I think we all can agree that the number of dogs in shelters in the United States is a crying shame. According to the ASPCA, there are about 5,000 community animal shelters in the United States, and this number doesn’t doesn’t include […]
In the good ole’ summertime…
June 19, 2011 by Beth
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
The days are at their longest, the weather is fit for outdoor play, and the lakes, streams, and parks are calling your name. It can only mean one thing: it’s time to get out there and have some fun with your best friend in the great outdoors. This time of year, it’s easy to get […]