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Bringing a new dog into the family at Christmas may be naughty or nice.
Here are the reasons it may not be the right time for your new addition… A new pet requires a great deal of time and attention from his new family and the holiday season is crazy enough. In addition to the usual hectic daily routine of school, work and other activities, end-of-year festivities mean even…
Read MoreMake A Great “Stocking Stuffer” for Your Best Friend
I never had a dog who didn’t love Christmas morning. The family gathered and playing all in one room, heavenly sounds and scents in the air and best of all, opening and chewing on new toys (their own and everyone else’s). Do you have an avid chewer or a pup that just loves to play?…
Read More‘Tis the Season for cookies!
It’s time to start stocking your shelves and your freezer for the most wonderful time of the year! What better time to use nature’s bounty to create some special holiday traditions for your canine friends? Now that the food industry has officially kicked off the pumpkin flavor season, remember that the real thing is really…
Read MoreReady or Not, Here Comes Winter
November Priorities… The change in seasons could be a slow transition or a cold and rude awakening. Either way, start planning to be sure your four-legged family members are warm, happy and healthy in all types of winter weather. Now is a great time to schedule your dog’s annual veterinary exam. This will help identify…
Read MoreSave a Life – Foster
Save a LIfe… While shelters and rescue facilities would like to house every homeless pet, this is often impractical and impossible due to a lack of resources or space. People who are willing to open their home to a shelter pet in need can save dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. Many homeless pets grew…
Read More5 Tips for a Happy Halloween with your Dog
To Dress Up or Not to Dress Up… Your dog is tooooo cute. The only thing that could make him more adorable is a clever Halloween disguise, maybe even one that matches yours or is part of a family theme. While the possibilities for costume ideas seem endless and you have the perfect idea in…
Read MoreWinery Walks
Adult Time… Are you a wine drinker, a connoisseur or are you still trying to find a variety you like? Wherever you fall on the wine consumption spectrum, you are sure to enjoy a visit to a winery on a colorful, crisp autumn afternoon. You might take a guided or self-guided tour and picnic among…
Read MoreFall Activities for the Whole Family
Spring Forward, Fall Back… Once your dog has transitioned to your family’s new schedule, fall is essentially the perfect time to be a dog. It’s not too hot and not too cold, the air is brisk and fresh and people want to spend more time outdoors. Fun fall activities for your dog generally include anything…
Read MoreGet Ready for the New Normal
Wasn’t it just 4th of July? “…Summer is almost over…” Now it’s out there, sad, but too true. Even though Labor Day is as late as possible this year and it’s really not Fall until the autumnal equinox, for most of us, in a few precious weeks, our long warm days of vacation, relaxation and…
Read MoreInvisible Fences – What You Can’t See
Invisible Fences – What You Can’t See This is a true account of a pet owner who installed an invisible fence. The lessons she learned at home were later reinforced in her class work and practical experience as a professional dog trainer. When we first moved to our new home, we were thrilled by the…
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