Clicker training is definitely something that needs to be in every pet owner’s bag of tricks. Charging the Clicker — crucial first step to begin clicker training. This exercise basically teaches your dog to associate a click with getting a treat; no behavior required to earn the Click then Treat. Though it’s best to not click/treat when your dog is doing […]
SportMix Wholesome Chicken Meal and Rice
SPORTMiX Wholesomes Chicken Meal and Rice Formula is designed for dogs needing a high energy food from a single source high quality chicken protein. This dog food is made without high-moisture protein sources or common grains like corn, wheat, or soybeans. This formula nutritionally balances Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids to promote good skin and hair coat. […]
Cold Weather Fun
With cold weather fast approaching we’ll probably start to spend more time indoors, meaning our pooches may get shorter walks and less tiring exercise than during the warmer months. With all this sitting around, dogs can build up some energy that they need to expel before they tear up the couch of favorite pair of […]
Homemade Pill Pockets
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Cake Mix
If your dog’s birthday is coming up or maybe just looking for a reason to have a wagging good time, the canines would sure love a piece of this cake! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:3] photo credit: Hammie’s first birthday. via photopin (license) Disclosure: Some links on this page are affilate links, meaning, at no extra cost to you, […]
Table Scraps — Safe or Not?
If your house is anything like mine you probably have begging eyes on the floor during dinner time. The common dog knowledge shared most often today is people food is bad for our companions. There is some false information in this blanket statement as many people make their own dog food which starts with ‘people […]
The Invisible Holes of Invisible Fence
Invisible fencing has become very popular, in recent years, as an alternative to hard boundaries. It’s an alternative for people who have pets who might not be able to put up an actual fence because of renting, housing laws, etc. It’s also become popular as a use during camping trips as a form of confinement. […]
The dangers of Rawhide
I’m sure everyone has given their pooch a rawhide bone at least once in their life, I’m just as guilty. Over the past few years I’ve learned that I’d rather not offer my dogs rawhides for their chewing needs. When you look on the ingredients of a rawhide product it literally just says “Rawhide” + […]
How words can hurt us… & the future of our pets
Today’s world, everything has to have a label. It might end up being an incorrect label or even an offensive one but a label none the less. The animal world is no different. I hear words on a daily basis, thrown around without much thought to the harm it does. Some of these words that […]
Am I Overfeeding/Underfeeding My Dog?
If your dogs are anything like mine they’re chomping at the bit come feeding time, they are pro-chow hounds no matter how much I feed them. I’m always concerned about the amount I’m giving them — am I feeding too much/too little? The condition of your dog tells you everything you need to know. If […]