Thank you for stopping by! Our Spotlight Breed this week is the French Bulldog also known as the Frenchie! Created in England to be a miniature bulldog, this breed is an excellent companion! Bat-eared and oddly beautiful, the French Bulldog has a unique appeal. They are small but substantial in build with a powerful muscular body. A Frenchie’s coat is short […]
Christmas is right around the corner and your four-legged friend deserves a festive treat! We are excited to announce our Tuesday Treat this week: Christmas Cookies! This dog treat is quite easy to make and does not take a lot of time at all. Be sure to sure to share the recipe with your fellow […]
Gloomy, cloudy skies are becoming more common as we head into winter. There are many weeks of inversion with no sun and below-freezing temperatures. It is a challenge for even the most dedicated outdoor lever to get into the fresh air. What we are referring to is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This not […]
To no surprise, dogs have a wide range of methods to communicate. One of the most common means of communication, and one that is often overlooked, is the language that dogs speak with the movements of their paws. You can tell a lot by the way dogs communicate with their paws and we are here […]
Onions can cause more damage to your dog than just bad breath. Oddly enough, it contains a toxin that can cause serious complications for our fur babies. Please advise that ALL parts of the onion plant are toxic to dogs. This includes flesh, leaves, processed powders and juices. Onion powder is an extremely popular spice in […]
Winter holidays are especially exciting, with all the sparkly lights, delicate ornaments and brightly colored garlands—and don’t get us started on the candies and treats! All of these things are great fun for us, but they’re also intriguing to our pets. Putting up a Christmas tree is one of the best parts, and pets agree. […]
Ringworm, or dermatophytosis is a fungal infection of the skin. A lot of people would assume that a ringworm is an actual worm, but that is not the case. In fact, the ringworm is a type of fungus which can spread from dogs to humans or vice versa. A ringworm infection on your four-legged friend […]
Leptospirosis is a disease that affects dogs, as well as many other kinds of animals. The organism that causes leptospirosis is a spirochete bacteria and is found throughout the world. There are a very large number of Leptospira; about 230 of them have been identified. In the United States, Leptospirosis is in the environment because […]
If you are new to dogs, or new to training dogs, this article is for you! Positive reinforcement is an amazingly effective way to train dogs. This type of training means adding something immediately after a behavior occurs that increases the frequency of the behavior. Example: If you ask the dog to sit, the dig […]
A first aid kit is important not only in the event of a natural disaster, but any time you are away from the control of your home, vehicle or immediate help. With this being said, it is a good idea to have a first aid kit handy for those unexpected accidents with your four-legged friends. […]