Caring for Your Labrador Retriever
As long as these five simple tips are followed, your lab will be a healthy, happy member of your family for years to come! Diet As a breed, Labradors are prone to weight problems, which can lead to...
View ArticleHow to Respond to a Dog Fight
Dog fights happen so quickly that we often freak out and put ourselves in harm’s way without even realizing it. If you’re unsure whether or not your dogs are fighting or if they’re just playing, here...
View ArticlePreparing Your Pup for a New Baby
Note how your dog acts when he is handled in uncomfortable ways, including tail tugs and grabbing his feet, mouth and ears. If you notice any areas of concern, address these with remedial training and...
View ArticleRaising Service Dogs: What You Should Know
Service dogs assist individuals in order to help them achieve independence. They help these individuals accomplish everyday tasks that would be difficult to achieve otherwise. Some of these tasks...
View ArticlePuppy Proof Your Home & Yard
In order to make your home and yard safe for your new puppy, make sure you do the following 15 steps: Make sure your indoor and outdoor plants aren’t poisonous. Your vet will advise you on which...
View ArticleCommon Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid
Many dog owners see the fascinating tricks that dogs on TV can do, and they automatically think they can train their dog to do the same. What they forget to consider is that a lot of patience and...
View ArticleAll About Dogs & Swimming
Certified trainer Caryl Wolff says not all dogs take well to swimming, especially if they fall into one of the following categories: young puppies senior dogs overweight dogs, dogs who tend to...
View ArticleKeep Your Dog from Pulling on the Leash
There are so many different reasons why dogs will pull on their leashes, but the main reason is that we allow them to. There are some easy techniques to help improve your dog's leash pulling problem....
View ArticleThe Woof Isn't Silent: Adopting a Deaf Dog
A stealthy robot vacuum twirls around Suz Ledet's hardwood floors, absorbing the ever-shedding white fur of her two Boxers: Marlee and Lucky Lucy. Pigmentation is first of two clues that they are...
View ArticleWhy Some Pet Photos Make Me Nervous
I get a deep-in-the-gut unsettled feeling every time I view a particular type of pet photo that has become all the rage these days, particularly on Facebook. I’ll bet you’ve seen these photos- the...
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