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Peanut Butter: It’s Ok For Dogs, But Feed In Moderation
YES! Even vets recommend it, especially when you need to hide a pill in something tasty. Gourmet doggy bakeries make all kinds of incredible dog cookies using peanut butter, not to mention many beautiful cakes for dogs feature it in their recipes. Some people are concerned about giving their dogs peanut butter. It may be because […]
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Playing With Your Dog: Fun Games To Fight Boredom
With quarantines and work from home options such a big part of life right now, playing games inside with your dog can provide exercise for both of you. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods purchased via these links, at no additional cost to you. Playing games with your […]
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Pet Photography: Getting Great Pictures of Your Pet
Disclosure: This post affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods purchased via these links, at no additional cost to you. I love taking pictures of my pets, J.R., April and Marty, as well as capturing images of clients when I’m with them. If you’re wanting some great pictures of your pet, but have […]
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Training Your Dog: What’s The Best Age To Start?
Years ago experts advised waiting for 6 months to a year old before training your dog. Methods have changed and are much more motivational than in the past. If you choose a trainer who uses motivational methods, 4 months of age is the optimal time for beginning formal training. Once a dog reaches the appropriate […]
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Poodle: Learn More About This Best In Show Breed
In last night’s Best In Show competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Siba, a Standard Poodle, was crowned the winner. Although Poodles have the appearance of being very fragile, they are anything but that! They come in three sizes: Toy, Miniature and Standard. Poodle Facts This breed is often believed to be of […]
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Ways To Socialize Your Dog: 7 Alternatives to Dog Parks
I’ve never been a fan of dog parks. Going to dog parks is one of the ways to socialize your dog, but it can come at a high cost as we found out last week. A maltese mix, Ranger, was attacked by a larger dog at a local dog park. His injuries were so severe he […]
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Easter Egg Hunt Fun With Find It Game
There will be many Easter egg hunts happening this weekend, so why not plan one for your dog using the find it game? Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We earn a small commission on goods purchased via these links, at no additional cost to you. Many of my pet clients love to play “find […]
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Adding a Puppy To the Family? Answer These Questions First
A friend of mine got a puppy a few months ago. The puppy is sweet and very cute, but he does whatever he feels necessary to get familiar with this big world. Almost from the first day, my friend was putting posts on Facebook asking for advice on how to curb things like puppy chewing. […]
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A Memorial: Remembering Friends We Lost in 2018
Each year, I look back on the year ending and recall friends that passed away. This year was especially tough, with five pet friends passing over the Rainbow Bridge. Some of them were long time friends, some new, but all were special in their own way. They will all be forever missed by those of […]
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Training Small Dogs: 5 Tips to Remember
Small dogs sometimes have a reputation for being hard to train. Actually, many small breeds are quite intelligent and training …
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