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Keep Your Dog From Becoming Lost
It’s scary how quickly a dog can become lost! There are several steps you can take to keep your dog from becoming lost. Here are some suggestions: Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods purchased via these links, at no additional cost to you. Accompany your dog outside Often, dog […]
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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 or cat 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 […]
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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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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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Helping Your Senior Dog Age Gracefully
Dogs are classified as “senior” when they reach 75% of their projected life span. With this in mind, a larger breed such as a Great Dane typically becomes a senior at age 8, while a toy breed such as a toy poodle isn’t senior until around age 12. For a senior dog, mobility begins to […]
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Tribute To Friends We Lost In 2017: Posh and Otis
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the good times, and to remember those loved ones we lost. This year, we lost two friends, Posh and Otis. Following is a tribute to each of them: Posh Posh was quite a girl. A rescued Sheltie, she was a bit slow to warm […]
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