This Sunday the 27th of July 2025, we will celebrate Hunter’s 5th Birthday, I don’t know his exact birthday, but I estimated it when he stopped growing any taller. Most medium to large breed dogs gain height till about a year old & Hunter joined my family at about 9 months of age. Hunter was […]
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#64. What is Your Dog Trying to Say? (Body Language)
Dogs can’t communicate with words like we do, but they are speaking all the time, but in a different way. They communicate through body language, using their eyes, tails, mouth, muscles, their full body & sometimes with sound. They are sometimes very subtle that humans don’t even notice. Most dogs can pick up on other […]
# 62. Should My Pet See the Veterinarian about This?
I think because of my 20+ years experience fostering & having a large variety of pets in my life for my whole life I get asked questions about when a pet should see the Veterinarian. I believe all types of pets should have a yearly checkup with a Veterinarian (low cost clinic Veterinarians are great, […]
#61. My Dog is Digging in My Yard, What Can I Do??
Some dogs are instinctively more prone to dig, especially those bred to chase vermin such as Rat Terriers, Jack Russell Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Miniature Schnauzer & others. These breeds dig to get to the vermin they smell or see, but some other breeds dig for other reasons such as: 1. Boredom: Not enough […]
#58. Ways to Help Your Dog Stay Cool When its Hot
We have had some really hot days recently, way warmer than usual for us this time of the year. The heat index has been over 100 degrees several times already. We only officially started summer about a week ago. This made me think it is a good time to give you some ideas that some […]
#57. Questions & Answers about Pinch/Prong Collar Use.
When I am out & about I see some people walking their dogs on pinch/prong collars & I realized they probably do it because someone told them to. I wanted to answer some common questions & comments I have heard about their use. I will refer to them only as a pinch collar so less […]
#56. Traveling on Vacation with Your Dog(s)
Summer vacations are a common thing for many people, but some extra thought needs to be put into it when traveling with your dogs. Some of this may only apply to travel by vehicle, but definitely used for any travel with dogs. I actually travel at the end of August or early Sept because it’s […]
#52. Doing These Things Before Your Pup is 20 Weeks Old, Will Help Prevent Future Fears.
I decided to write this post because my neighbor just got a new puppy & it. I know everything is new for him & he is a young pup, only 6 weeks old. In my opinion it is best if pups stay with mom & siblings till at least 8 weeks old, but easy for […]
#51. “Pupsicles” Treats for Your Dogs
I decided being close to summer it would be a good time to share my idea for a healthier cold frozen treat for your dogs. I have seen others talk about this, but I have seen ingredients used that are not really good for your dogs(yogurt, & cottage cheese). Many people don’t know that dogs […]
#49. Natural Books I like to use for Pet Care
The dog above is Issac now, he was a foster of mine when he was about 1 year old & is now about 12 years old & doing well. Whether treating dogs, cats, birds or any other pets I like to use natural methods whenever possible. I have quite a few books I like to […]
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