Dogs limp for a variety of reasons from the minor — sprains and untrimmed nails — to the serious — arthritis, degenerative joint damage or spinal cord injuries.
Archives for January 2017
Retractable leashes: Useless and dangerous
Retractable leashes encourage your dog to pull rather than walk at your side. Your dog quickly learns that you let out more line when he pulls.
Add pumpkin to your dog’s diet
Although pumpkin is a great source of nutrition to incorporate into your dog’s diet, consult with your dog’s veterinarian before making major diet changes.
Learn to keep your kids and your dog safe and happy
Kids and dogs: Set rules for both dog and child. Always supervise to ensure safe interactions and prevent either the dog or child from getting hurt.
Take your dog for a walk and create a lifelong bond
Lifelong bond: Use daily walks to build a lifelong bond with your dog. It’s a mutual give and take of time, energy and emotion.
All dog owners can benefit from training classes
Dog owners benefit from training: Even experienced owners need help. Newbies need a place to start. Do-it-yourselfers need to correct mistakes.
Does your dog favor her left or right paw?
Most dogs exhibit a paw preference and dominantly use either their right or left paw just like humans favor either their left or right hand.
Combat Black Dog Syndrome
By Karen A. Soukiasian Regrettably, Black Dog Syndrome is quite real. Figures from shelters and rescues confirm more black dogs are surrendered and euthanized than any other color or combination of colors no matter the breed or temperament. Unfortunately, the majority of people looking for a new puppy or dog will gravitate away from… Continue Reading
Channel your dog’s energy with healthy canine exercise
Channel your dog’s energy with healthy canine exercise like fetch, swimming or the mental stimulation of a Kong toy or food puzzle.
Dog training: rehabilitate your anxious chewer
Rehabilitate your anxious chewer with exercise, toys, treats, training. If your dog is eight months old and still chewing, it’s not teething.