Getting Started It may be a while since I worked as a dog trainer in the UK Military and as I live in the Philippines now, for sure it was a long way away, but one thing is for sure,…
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Dogs and Fireworks – Keep Your Dog Safe on 4th July
Dogs and fireworks don’t mix. Some dogs are so scared they run away and end up miles away in strange territory unable to find their way home.
Tagged with: anxiety relief, barking, calming, dogs, fireworks
Posted in Dog Behaviour & Training, Dogs
Posted in Dog Behaviour & Training, Dogs
Dog Food Recall and Salmonella
The Diamond Pet Food recall of 2012 just keeps on spreading. Products from 10 different brand names have now been affected including Diamond, Country Value, Canidae and Taste of the Wild.
Tagged with: 4Health, Apex, chicken soup, diamond pet food, dog food, Kirkland, pet food recall, salmonella, salmonellosis, Taste of the Wild
Posted in Dog Feed, Dog Health, Dogs
Posted in Dog Feed, Dog Health, Dogs
Help! Can’t Stop Dog Digging
If you want to stop your dog digging you first have to figure out why he is digging. Chances are good that he’s simply bored, lonely, or anxious.
Dog Breed – Jack Russell Terrier
The JRT is a great little dog, bursting with character, mischief and courage. Despite its small size it is not a good dog for first time dog owners or for those with small children.
Tagged with: fox terrier, Jack Russell, Jack Russell Terrier, John Russell, JRT, Manny Pacquiao, small breed
Posted in Dog Breeds, Dogs
Posted in Dog Breeds, Dogs
Flea Infestation – Dog and Cat Health
While there are flea products like Frontline and Advantage to buy over-the-counter when you have a full blown infestation on your hands, sometimes you need the help of a professional groomer.
Tagged with: Advantage II, Flea Allergy Dermatitis, fleas, frontline, health, K9 Advantix, ticks
Posted in Cat Health, Cats, Kittens and Assorted Feline Friends, Dog Health, Dogs
Posted in Cat Health, Cats, Kittens and Assorted Feline Friends, Dog Health, Dogs
Dogs are Good for Your Health
For Specialist Mike Ballard, his service dog, Apollo, has helped him through the worst symptoms of the post-traumatic stress disorder that is a remnant of an explosion in Afghanistan that ended his career as an Army medic.
Tagged with: Apollo, dog, dog owners, Mike Ballard, service dogs
Posted in Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Tales, Dogs
Posted in Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Tales, Dogs
How Could You?
A sad old dog, abandoned by her master, reflects on her life and asks, “How Could you…?” Don’t get a dog unless you can commit to it wholeheartedly from the day it comes home to the day she dies. Let your face be the last thing she sees as you tell her what a great dog she’s been. The best friend you could have asked for.
Tagged with: abandoned, adopt, pet adoption, rcue, shelter, stray
Posted in Animal Rescue and Adoption, Dog Rescue and Adoption, Dogs
Posted in Animal Rescue and Adoption, Dog Rescue and Adoption, Dogs
Feeding Your Older Dog
Senior dogs slow up, just like their human counterparts. Adjust his diet to account for a slower metabolism and consider adding supplements like glucosamine and chondritium daily to protect joints.
Tagged with: chondroitin, dog, glucosamine, Hip Dysplasia, old dog diet, senior dog, turmeric
Posted in Dog Feed, Dog Old Age, Dogs
Posted in Dog Feed, Dog Old Age, Dogs