Dog Years, Human Years, How Old IS My Dog?
Trying to figure out your dog’s age? Read on, as our team may be able to help you find that answer. We all know the equation – Take how many “human” years old your dog is multiplied by 7 to figure out that your dog is X age. If you’ve ever owned a […]
5 Things to Consider Before Buying Your Dog a Sweater or Coat
Dog clothes. It seems these days that you can dress your dog to fit any occasion. This sparks a question though, do dogs really need to wear clothes? I mean, they have lots of fur covering their entire body, right? Surely they are warm enough on their own. The answer can be a little […]
I want a puppy for Christmas!
It’s the phrase most parents and possibly spouses dread to hear, “Can I have a puppy for Christmas?” And who wouldn’t LOVE to find a cute, fuzzy, soft, adorable puppy under the Christmas tree? If you’re a dog person, I think we all had a puppy on our Christmas wish list at some point […]
Holiday Food Guide for Dogs
Well, we’ve made it to the last part of this crazy year. The holiday season is officially upon us, and before you know it, the wonderful smells that accompany this time of year will be gracing our nostrils. Consequently, they also will be gracing the nostrils of our furry family members. Yep, our […]
Private lessons vs. “Immersion Programs” for Adult dogs
Our team gets lots of phone calls asking for in-home lessons. In theory these are great. It’s private instruction at your home, tailored to your needs, your dog’s behaviors and in your normal environment. So, why aren’t private lessons a good place to start for many people? First, if I shadowed you at your job […]
First Aid Kits for your Dog
Do you have a first aid kit prepared for your dog? Where is it? Does it travel with you? Here are some common items that you should have in your first dog’s first aid kit: Place everything in a durable and portable container (like a small plastic tote to keep materials dry). Identification and Phone […]
Do Puppy Classes Have an Effect on Later Dog Behavior?
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Pet Allergies – Just where did they come from?
We see A LOT of dogs each year. And we are starting to see A LOT of dogs with food allergies. But where did they come from? It seems that 30 years ago pet allergies were unheard of by owners and vets. So what has happened? It’s all in the food. Yes, that expensive grain-free […]
Winter means Salt on Paws
Our dogs love the snow and cold weather, luckily, so do I. We’re still out daily for our walks, which means I have to take extra care of their paws this time of year. Most people know that salt can be very irritating to our dogs’ paws. You’ll notice it most when they are transitioning […]
Canine Flu – What you need to know
UPDATE: On 1/12/2018 Camp Bow Wow updated their vaccination requirements to include the Canine Flu vaccine. From an email to their clients: “We will be requiring campers to be vaccinated for the H3N2 flu by March 31st, 2018. After that campers that are not vaccinated will no longer be permitted to come to camp…We will […]