ArchivesTag : Dog Care
Coping With the Loss of a Pet
My closest friend had a German Shepherd – the friendliest dog you would ever hope to meet. When I first came to their home, Biscuit was already advanced in years, but still alert. My friend worried about her health and age, and hoped she could make it through his daughter’s college [...]
Full StoryPets On a Budget
They say that people who keep pets tend to live longer, healthier and happier lives. This may be because keeping pets means that we have something to talk to that responds happily to cuddles and strokes, something that loves us back and listens to us, and (if we keep dogs) something that will make sure [...]
Full StoryTop 10 Family Dog Breeds
After much discussion – and perhaps a bit of wheedling from the kids – you have decided to bring a dog into the family. Congratulations! The addition of a dog to your home provides much love and happiness and allows you to bond with your family as you learn to care for [...]
Full StoryNames For Black and White Dogs
So you have decided to adopt a dog or puppy and welcome him/her into the family. Congratulations! The addition of new pet is an exciting time for everybody, hopefully you have taken the initiative in learning everything you can about dog care before claiming your new, four-footed friend. When you are [...]
Full StoryNew Years’ Resolutions for Pet Owners
Happy New Year! When we think of the first month of a new year, we probably ponder all the resolutions to make for our personal and professional growth. We want to lose weight, eat better, and maybe work toward improving skills to do well at work. If you have a feline or [...]
Full StoryWhat to Do When Your Dog Has Gas
Somewhere in my memory there is a “you might be a redneck joke” that proclaims if your dog has gas and you take credit, you may fit the bill. All kidding aside, dog flatulence is hardly a laughing matter. Speaking from experience when my father would bring his Beagle to the [...]
Full StoryHow to Keep a Dog Warm in Winter
Some dogs love snow, and you happen to have a four-footed friend at home who enjoys playing in the wet white stuff, it might not immediately occur to you that you must watch and make sure he/she stays safe and free of colds this winter. It’s true that some breeds of dog [...]
Full StoryHow to Choose the Best Dog Boarding Facility
There are times that you will need to leave your dog when you travel. This maybe because you need to travel for work or you simply want a vacation for yourself. No matter what the reasons are, it is usually difficult to leave a loving pet behind that is why it’s important to find the [...]
Full StoryThe 1-2-3’s of Communicating With Your Pets
by Linda Strother
STOP WATCH AND LISTEN
1. STOP!
a. Find a quiet place near your pet.
b. Stop everything you are doing, and just breathe.
c. Focus on your breathing and be aware.
2. WATCH
a. Look at your pet.
b. Watch how they breathe.
c. Are you still aware of your own breath?
3. LISTEN
a. Listen to your pet…what do you hear?
b. Speak [...]
What Should Be Kept Out of a Dog’s Diet?
You love your dog and want him to have the best care. It’s natural, too, to want to spoil him occasionally with a nice treat. You’ll find a number of specially made snacks for dogs at your local pet store, but maybe you’re tempted once in a while to share your own [...]
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