Blog Entries ( Tips )

This has been an insane week, work- and appointment-wise. Not a bad thing necessarily, but whenever my schedule gets like this, I struggle with concentration and, of course, stress management. Yet, in these instances, I always find myself thinking, “Thank goodness for these dogs!”   So, in keeping with that theme, here are my  5 reasons dogs are great for mental health: 1. They are always happy to ...

Separation anxiety can be more difficult to cure in older dogs since it is a learned behavior. Last week we provided some tips to help cure this problem in older or mature dogs even after it has already developed. When it comes to puppies, it is possible to avert this problem altogether. Prevention is key and it is up to you, the ...

By now, as a responsible pet parent, you know there are some basic foods you shouldn’t feed your canine because they are toxic to your dog’s digestive system like grapes, raisins, chocolate, and onions to name a few. But what about non-edible substances that Fido can’t seem to resist crunching on? You would think every item in your house had been ...

There are so many theories and so much conflicting advice about the various ways to train our dogs. It's hard to know who to trust and what to believe. Personally, here is what I consider to be crucial when training my own dogs: To build a strong owner-dog relationship based on trust and mutual respect. To have confidence and control of my dogs in any situation. To work ...

To prevent health problems when you hike with your dog, here are some tips. Trim nails regularly (long nails can splay your dog's foot pad and increase likelihood of injury). Bring plenty of water and allow your dog to drink often. Don't expect your dog to hike like you can. An enthusiastic dog eager to please may overexert itself and get heatstroke in the process. Watch for heavy ...