If you have a fenced in yard it is nice because you can let your dog out to do their business, but not so nice if they go out 3 feet & poop where you might walk. My dog Echo is pretty good about using the far side of the yard to do his business, […]
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#66. Look who’s about to turn 5 Years old
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 […]
#65. Guinea Pig Care Series #2 Feeding
Guinea pigs(also called Cavy or multiple: Cavies) need to have hay available 24/7 (so that means at all times). There are several types of hay available for guinea pigs such as these from Amazon: Timothy Hay: https://amzn.to/3TRBfYk https://amzn.to/3IDxwey Organic Meadow Hay: https://amzn.to/4f25xBm Orchard grass Hay: https://amzn.to/44TIyUh I really like & recommend Oxbow brand, they have […]
#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 […]
#63. Guinea Pig Care: #1 in series
Guinea Pigs also called Cavies, are social pets & usually do better in pairs or more. Best kept with same genders or males need to be neutered if kept with females. They will multiply fast, similar to rabbits. Females Cavies can be sensitive to anesthesia so they are not usually altered (spayed). The cage for […]
# 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 […]
Echoing Great Pet Care 