Some commercial dog foods contain too much copper- its slow accumulation is quietly harming, and in too many cases, even killing some...

THE TRAP OF UNMET EXPECTATIONS There are different versions of the trap of unmet expectations. One of the most common is what I call the...

👉"Our last dog was perfectly trustworthy." Maybe you were just lucky and picked a born-to-be-perfect puppy. Or maybe you were an...

Two breeds. A side by side photo of a 3.5 year old male Japanese Akitainu (left) and a 1 year old female American Akita. (right) In 2020,...

We can help our dogs to cope in our world by providing predictable patterns that they can follow, even when the unpredictable happens....

There is a common belief that comforting a dog that is scared, anxious or stressed will just reinforce or encourage them to feel this...

Got an allergic dog, or one with sensitive GI? Or perhaps an elder dog with arthritis or one recovering from a surgical procedure?...

Given that our canine companions are a social species, you might think introducing two dogs would be a simple matter of turning them...

Ok, so lately I had been approached by a few clients of our boarding hotel facility and extended fur family members on one important...

It sounds logical - if a dog is tired from lots of physical activity or environmental stimulation it will settle down and have a good,...

Please ensure that if you are stuffing treat toys and freezing them for your pets, don’t forget to ensure there is a HOLE ALL OF THE WAY...

SKIN TURNING BLUE One of the most common signs (and first signs) of frostbite in dogs, and in humans as well, is the skin turning blue....

NO, most plug-ins, gels, and sprays are NOT SAFE for your dog and can be causing them harm ⚠️ Why?! Most forms of air fresheners, even...

Dogs naturally like to jump up. It’s one of the ways they explore the world around them, including the humans they meet. Unfortunately...

Tennis balls are on the top of the new owners shopping list for puppy toys. Most puppies/dogs love to play with balls as it's hard for...

For the past few weeks, as I have been saying goodbye 🥹 to each darling little sammie and shiba puppy face – sending them off with their...

Clicker training is a good thing to teach your pup because it enables you to mark good behaviors in a consistent way. The clicker sound...

Puppy Proofing Basics The day has finally arrived! Your new bundle of fur is coming home! And now the preparation begins. As a...

New to puppyhood? Be a responsible dog owner that knows that having a puppy/dog comes with a series of responsibilities. One of the most...

Few things in life are more exciting than bringing home a new puppy! Adding a furry new member to the family sets you up for years of...