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New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Pooch!
Every New Years that rolls around, we hear resolutions left and right for bettering ourselves, getting healthier, and making a change in our routines. “New Year, New YOU!”, we hear. But what if we looked outside of our own... -
How do I stop my dog from CHEWING??? (Satisfy your dog’s need to chew without making it a bad habit)
Since dogs are natural chewers and explore the world with their mouths a lot. Chewing sometimes alleviates boredom or stress but has many benefits as well: cleans teeth, exercises their jaw muscles. But what about the problem chewer? How... -
Sink or Swim: Life lessons from a Puppy
In life, we often find ourselves powerless to avoid crisis, disappointment, and disillusionment. Still, we DO have a choice in how we react/respond to these hurtful interruptions that take up residence in our lives or turn it upside down.... -
How much does it COST to own a DOG?
I’m so glad you asked!!! After over 33 years of owning dogs, I have to say that an ounce of prevention goes the farthest way. There are things you can do to SAVE you money that many people never... -
How to Choose a Puppy
Picking the Perfect Puppy Choosing to add a puppy to your home is a huge and rewarding decision. Choosing which breeder to adopt a puppy from is an incredibly important part of this decision (see Chapter 3). And choosing... -
Rubbing a Blanket on Mama to Take Scent Home for New Puppy… Good idea? Or not so much?
Are you bringing home a new puppy this Summer? Trying to prepare to make the smoothest adjustment possible for you and the pup? Some will find online advice telling them it’s a good idea to take a blanket to... -
POOP WATCHERS
If you are a “true” dog person you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about. All those trips out into the yard in the rain or snow to check “the poop.” Many times it gives us an idea if our... -
Is My Lab Puppy Aggressive… or Just Playing?
The dog pack is an amazing thing to study and behold. Its so unlike our “packs” (families) yet they try their best to adapt and become part of ours…and they do it quite well! If you are interested, the...