Dog Care Tips
Barking Dogs: Respect Your Neighbors and Control Your Dog's Barking
Love thy neighbor is the talk in this blurb. Have you ever laid in your bed so tired and the dog next door just won't stop barking. You think, doesn't the owner hear that racket?
CHOOSING the RIGHT DOG for you FAMILY
When toying with the idea of getting a dog for your family, I can't stress enough to educate yourself first.
Dilute Shampoo When Bathing Your Dog
Something I do when bathing all the dogs that I give baths to, is dilute the shampoo. By this I mean water it down in another bottle. Some shampoos are extremely concentrated making it forever to rinse it all off.DNA Testing for your Dog
Have you ever wondered what the heritage is of your beloved dog?
Dog Groomers: Get Relief for Legs and Feet
This is for all my Dog Grooming Colleagues who have to stand on your feet all day. Love your legs and feet.Dog Hair in Your House: How to Deal with Dog Shedding, Dog Hair
This conversation is about dogs that shed hair all over the house, car, your clothes, in your food, rolls like a tumble weed on the floor, or weaves its self into all fabrics you own.Dogs and Skunks: How to Avoid Skunks; How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell
Are you one of the lucky dog owners that let the dog out to go potty and the next thing you know is your whole house stinks of skunk?Feeding Your Dog After Vigorous Exercise Can Harm Your Dog
Are you an avid dog walker? If so, you may not be aware of the hazards of feeding your dog right after vigorous exercise. Allow the body to calm down in a relaxed mode for thirty minutes or so. Feeding takes blood to digest and when your dog is worked up from an activity it's at a higher risk of a health issue occurring then if you let it rest first. In reverse it is a good rule of thumb to wait sixty to ninety minutes after feeding to do your workout.Getting Your Dog's Noseprint: Like Human Fingerprints
Should your dog get picked up by the police and taken down for mug shots and prints, I'll have you know that it is as individual and personalized as your very own finger prints. The only difference is the print I'm talking about for the dog is the nose print. The dog nose has a pattern of lines unique to each dog making them a one of a kind. Pretty Cool!!!Pay Attention to Your Dog on Hot Days
When the hot summer is on us please pay attention to your pets. Short, muzzled dogs are at a much higher risk of over heating than those with a long nose. The long nose allows the dog a faster cooling down ability than the short nose.Proper Care for Outdoor Dogs During Winter
Winter in the northern states, or any state involving snow and cold temperatures, calls for extra attention to dogs that are kept out of doors. Please make sure that your dogs house can resist wind and cold snow, along with essential bedding for warmth.
Protect Your Dog From Bee Stings
Many many dogs snap at any flying insects. The insect that concerns me the most are those bees.To Roll or Not To Roll
To Roll or Not To Roll, that is the question! I don't think I have yet to meet a dog that doesn't enjoy a good roll. They love to roll in manure, fresh grass, dirt, dead and smelly bodies of any kind, and a fresh blanket of new fallen snow, especially after a bath that you paid your groomer to perform. It isn't just hounds or hunting dogs either.