Not all of them [landscapers] elect into it, but we found that most are willing.” Doggie dung pickup adds $10 to $20 to the lawn service, depending on the size of the yard, and number of dogs. The importance of responsible pet ownership is more important than ever when it comes to the health and … Read more
However, this was not always the case. Most retired police dogs were euthanized before President Bill Clinton ended the practice by signing Robby’s Law in 2000, which states that retired police and military dogs can be adopted by their handlers or other service members. “Most K9 police dogs will go live with a family. Military … Read more
Female dogs will always recognize and remember their puppies after a few days without contact. This is especially true when the puppies are young. The more defenseless and weak a puppy is, the stronger the protective instinct the mother will feel towards them. Even in this day and age, there is still little knowledge or … Read more
Yes, your dog knows how much you love him! Dogs and humans have a very special relationship, where dogs have hijacked the human oxytocin bonding pathway normally reserved for our babies. When you stare at your dog, both your oxytocin levels go up, the same as when you pet them and play with them. We … Read more
Puppyhood is an important stage of development for dogs, so you need to keep puppy entertained — whether you are indoors or out. Keeping your furry buddy working is also important for training and keeping damage to a minimum. A bored puppy is absolutely a puppy who’s getting into trouble! Although the adage “a tired … Read more
Hound breeds are also known for their loud and soulful howling. Humans have bred hounds for their ability to detect and alert hunters to prey. So, they are naturally inclined to howl to let their owners know when they detect something. Hounds have been used for centuries for their keen sense of smell, their intelligence, … Read more
Have you ever noticed the long goldendoodle eyelashes when you come into contact with one? The Boys have only ever had a few groomers, but every single one of them will ask me the same question on our first encounter: I, along with the majority of doodle parents, will immediately respond “no.” ”. Is it … Read more
Tetanus immunization — Tetanus is a serious, potentially life-threatening infection that can be transmitted by an animal or human bite. Adults who are bitten should receive a tetanus vaccine (called a tetanus toxoid vaccine) if the most recent tetanus vaccine was greater than 5 years previously. If you haven’t received a tetanus shot in the … Read more
For a variety of health and lifestyle reasons, many owners switch to homemade dog food. Your dog’s health depends on the quality and freshness of the ingredients used and the supplements you give them. However, one of the terrifying questions is, do I need to give them supplements if I’m using a homemade diet? The … Read more
Dog boots, a subject close to our heart, are required equipment for every team. The Iditarod rules require each Musher to carry a minimum of eight boots (2 sets of boots) per dog for the duration of the race. A Musher easily goes through several thousand boots in a season for training and racing. The … Read more