Archive for April 2014
9th Annual Heroes Helping Heroes Sunday, May 4th
This Sunday, May 4th is the 9th Annual Heroes Helping Heroes Blood Drive and Pet Fair! It starts at noon and goes until 5pm at the Macungie Memorial Park. Everyone is encouraged to come and donate blood, including your furry k9 companions! There are going to be a variety of things to do, including demonstrations…
Read MoreNational Child and Pet Day is April 26th
This Saturday, April 26th, is National Child and Pet Day! Not only is this a great holiday to share with your kids, but the fact that it is a national holiday speaks for itself! Colleen Paige, founder of this holiday, sees children and pets as sharing a magical bond…
Read MoreHow to pick a training style for your dog
There are many variables that go into picking the right training style for your dog; the correct harness, leash, crate, treats, food choice, etc. The main objective when picking a style is to pick a method that’s positive. Some positive styles of training include “reward based training.” When your dog does something that is positive…
Read MorePositive Training
Positive reinforcement is the best method when it comes to training your furry friend. The easiest and most effective way to handle even the toughest situations with your dogs is in a positive way. The first step is socializing your dog; we recently touched base on recommended socialization windows and tools to help make life…
Read MoreHot Spots!
Hot Spots! You know, when your dog just can’t stop scratching a part of his body? Sometimes he keeps scratching and licking the spot even once it has become raw, red, irritated and bald. It’s terrible! The area of the skin becomes inflamed and infected, but, licking it constantly and biting the spot makes it…
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