I wonder if many people ever think about letting a pet choose them. We decide we want a particular pet & we find out where we can get this particular pet from & we go through whatever the process is to prepare for the pet, then we pick it out & bring it home. Have […]
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#127. Dog Breeds That are Safer for Kids & Those Not so Safe for Kids.
Let me preface this by saying, “anything that has teeth can bite”. I did research on this topic & found a lot of places agree with certain breeds being more safe & others less safe, but some didn’t agree nor do I on some. I will go into all this more as I write this […]
#126. What is the Best Dog Breed for My Family & I?
This AM I wasn’t sure what I would blog about tonight, but on my way back to work at lunchtime I saw a lady carrying her dog. I couldn’t tell for sure while driving but it was either a French Bulldog or a pug. I could see it was a short nose breed dog & […]
125. “Designer” Dog Breeds
It seems like “designer” dog breeds have become a breed, I hear “I have a Golden doodle” like it is a breed & not a cross of a Golden Retriever & a Poodle (meaning it is mix or mutt). Before Poodle crosses were popular there were other breeds that were mixed to come up with […]
#124. Potty Accidents in the Home: Ideas to Help with Dogs or puppies
Whether you have a new puppy or adopted an adult dog, accidents in the home are not fun to deal with. I hope to give you a few ideas & things to think about that I hope will help. Puppies usually don’t come potty trained unless you’re extremely blessed. Some adult dogs that are adopted […]
#118. Purebred or Mixed Breed?
Spring is coming here soon & this is a time a lot of people consider getting a puppy or dog. They are deciding what type of dog they want, then where to get their new dog from. There are a lot of things to consider, & research is so important, & not just emotions. I […]
117. Is Your Dog Digging in Your Yard? Here are some Practical Tips to Help with this Issue.
Some breeds of dogs are natural diggers, such as Terriers as they are ratters & instinctively go after rodents & vermin. Of course not all Terriers are diggers,the same as not all herding breeds herd, or hunting breeds, hunt. I have fostered a variety of dogs from 6 lbs to 120 lbs & luckily not […]
#114. 17 Tips to Help You with Your New Puppy
In the past year I have known at least 4 people who have gotten puppies, from 10 weeks to 4-5 months old. They have been my inspiration to write this post. I hope these things will help a lot of people with new pups, but some can apply to any new dog in your house. […]
#106. Chewing on inappropriate items: Ideas to help
As humans we sometimes assume our pets should know what is appropriate to chew on (their toys) & not our slippers or other things. The puppy above is a new dog for one of my co-workers, she is estimated to be 5-6 months & may never have had a family of her own before to […]
#101. Understanding Dog Training Methods: (4th in series). Finding The Right Dog Trainer
Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, training is a way to communicate with your dog. The old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is not true at all. I have taught dogs even seniors new commands or tricks. Dog training teaches you how to communicate with your beloved […]
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