Agility Equipment Safety
Dog agility combines speed, power, and precision, which makes safety on course absolutely essential. Agility Equipment Safety focuses on identifying hidden risks that can exist on commonly used contact obstacles and explains why even small details deserve close attention. Many hazards aren’t obvious at first glance, yet they can pose real danger when dogs are moving fast and working at full drive. In Agility equipment [...]
Why Are so Many Dogs Going Gray as Early as Age 1?
Seeing white hairs on a very young dog can be surprising. It can also be concerning. Why Are so Many Dogs Going Gray as Early as Age 1? This question has drawn attention from both researchers and dog guardians. More dogs are showing visible graying well before their senior years. What seems like a cosmetic change may signal something deeper. In Why Are so Many [...]
Dog Training’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Legally Do It
Most dog guardians assume that professional trainers follow strict standards. These standards include education, safety, and ethics. Dog Training’s Dirty Little Secret: Anyone Can Legally Do It challenges that belief. It reveals a reality many people do not expect. In the United States, dog training is largely unregulated. While dogs must be licensed, the people handling their behavior and welfare often are not. This article [...]
Holiday Safety for Dogs
By Brenna Fender The holiday season is filled with food, guests, and excitement. While these things are fun for the people in your life, they can be dangerous for your dog. But don’t worry, there are some simple things to you can do in order to keep your furry friends safe during the holidays. Food Holiday food is delicious, fattening, and not appropriate for your [...]
Trick or Treat?
Choosing the Right Food Rewards for Your Dog By Brenna Fender If you attend a dog training class, you are likely to be asked to bring treats with you so that you can reward your dog. But how do you pick out the best treats for training? Criteria No matter what kind of treats you purchase or make, they should meet some basic criteria. Training [...]
Microchip Maintenance
By Brenna Fender Your dog is microchipped and you feel confident that, if he or she was ever lost, that microchip would help get your dog returned to you. But sometimes it isn’t that easy. Did you know that there are things you can do to help increase the odds that your dog’s microchip will aid in his or her return to you? Register Register [...]
The Dangers of Xylitol
Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is toxic to dogs. It’s being used more frequently in foods, gum, and even in non-food products like lotions that dogs might eat so the danger to our pets is growing. Symptoms of Xylitol poisoning include vomiting, weakness, lack of coordination, lethargy, tremors, and more, according to vcahospitals.com. If you believe that your dog may have consumed Xylitol, you [...]
Hidden Holiday Food Fiascos
By Brenna Fender Holiday season is here and the food is always delicious and abundant. Unfortunately, it is also potentially dangerous for dogs. Certain foods are fine for humans but toxic for dogs. Others can cause pancreatitis or digestive issues. What dangerous foods may lurk among your holiday spread? Here are some items you should look out for: Alcoholic beverages Chocolate Coffee Garlic Grapes Nuts, [...]
Hurricane Preparedness for Pets
By Brenna Fender We've had a peaceful hurricane season here in Florida so far but it's not over. How can you keep your pets safe in case the worst happens? If You Have to Evacuate If you have to evacuate, do not leave your pets at home. If it isn't safe for you to be at your house, it's not safe for animals either. But [...]
Pet Loader
Here is a great product to help your dog safely enter and exit your vehicle. Made by a dog lover for dog lover
Fireworks Time!
Read this great post by eileenanddogs Six Ways to Prepare your dog for Fireworks
Dog’s and Consciousness
Here is a link to a great article on Dog's and Consciousness: https://ppgworldservices.com/2015/05/28/the-nose-knows/
