"Come" at the Run

Does your dog evade your calls when you're ready to leave the dog run? She's probably figured out that it usually means an end to a favorite pastime: dog-play! So, every few minutes call her by name... start easy with near calls and plenty of encouragement. When she comes, grab her collar and give her some love; then release her with "OK, go play!" This way she won't anticipate that one time that means leaving the run.

Read More...

Nutrition Note

Fecal matter with a strong odor may indicate indigestible proteins in your dog's diet. 
Flatulency may indicate the presence of carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion.

Read More...

Health Note

Dogs who are shy and stressed do not digest their food well and often suffer from intestinal complications such as diarrhea. Their coats are often extremely dry and shed heavily.

Read More...

Archive CF :: Are You Over-Vaccinating Your Pet?

We over-vaccinate our animals. Rather than getting inoculation at each annual check-up, ask your vet to perform a titer test which will test immunities levels in the blood. Then you can get the vaccinations for only those immunity levels that are low. Be an informed dog guardian.