There is no scientific proof that black dogs have more dog on dog issues, but if not socialized well it can happen. I’ve seen it happen & seen where there were no issues. There can be a variety of reasons why this could happen: Of course not all black dogs have had dog on dog […]
Tag: pets
#76. Is Spaying & Neutering Our Pets Recommended?
As many of you know I was in pet rescue for 20+ years so this topic is important to me. Many terms are used interchangeably such as Spaying, Neutering, Altering, or Sterilization. I had my dog Echo out on a hike recently & when finishing up I ran into a guy with a female Beagle. […]
#75. Are Retractable/Flexi Leashes Safe???
I often get an idea of what to write about while going through life. Yesterday I took my dog Echo out to a forest preserve to walk. It was a weekday & he is not dog friendly so figured midday not many people or dogs. This is not usually a busy place as it is […]
#74. Pet Food: How to Safely Store It.
I first want to explain why I have been absent from publishing posts for a few weeks. I was on vacation & found out that my vehicle has to be replaced soon. I have been spending most of my time when I’m not working my full-time job searching for a newer vehicle. I haven’t found […]
#73. Potential Dangers to Pets left Outside Unattended
Whether a pet is a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or other small pets there can be dangers outside the home that sometimes we don’t even realize or think about. I have heard of enough sad stories that I thought I should blog about it & maybe in will prevent at least one tragedy from happening. […]
#72. Benefits of Using a Long Line(Long leash)for Reactive or Dogs that Pull
Hello, I have not written recently because I was preparing for vacation & I am still actually on vacation visiting a friend out of state with my dogs Hunter & Echo. When I travel I bring along several different lengths of leashes for different places. I have a regular 6 foot leash (short as I […]
#71. Greeting a New or Strange dog to you.
I fostered probably over 150 dogs, so I met new dogs all the time & often I interacted with other foster families dogs as well. Transports brought in 15-25 dogs at times, so you could meet many in one day, but usually not all. I intentionally would not greet a lot of these dogs, as […]
#70. Rage Syndrome
Rage Syndrome or Behavioral Seizure as it is called by some. It is a rare & a poorly understood condition characterized by sudden, unpredictable & intense episodes of aggression, that seem to occur without provocation. While the exact cause is unknown it is believed to involve neurological or genetic factors. Even after over 30 years […]
#69. Confession: My Dog Bit Me in the Face, & I didn’t See it coming.
C I have hinted that something tragic had happened with my previous dog Sydney. I felt it was time to share her story. I need to start with some background about her first. A friend of the head of the rescue I was with had a brother in law who raised hunting dogs & he […]
#68. Guinea Pig Care Series #3
Guinea Pigs (Cavies) do not do well in heat, they do pets in cooler temperatures of 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit, so housing a Cavy in a basement that is not damp (dehumidifier or AC vents) can be a good place. If you take your Cavies outside, it is best to do when temperatures are 55-68 degrees, […]
Echoing Great Pet Care 