When Should I Start Training My Puppy?
When Should I Start Training My Puppy? Note: This post was originally written just before Spring’s arrival. We will be welcoming Spring again before we know it! In the meantime, we know many puppies will be joining families during the holiday season, and we are excited to continue meeting puppies who joined the family in…
Read More“So, You Say You Want to Work With Dogs…” – Part 4
You Got the Job! You did it! You received an employment offer and you accepted it. You are starting your new adventure working with dogs. Do you feel confident or confused, ready or apprehensive, excited or scared? It’s natural to feel a little bit of all of these. Here are some tips on how to…
Read More“So, You Say You Want to Work With Dogs…” – Part 3
Breaking Into the Field… You’ve made your decision. You know you want to work with dogs, build your knowledge, gain experience and get paid. You have convinced yourself, now you must convince a prospective employer that you are a worthy candidate. For many great dog professionals, this is a daunting task. First, you must do…
Read More“So, You Say You Want to Work With Dogs…” – Part 2
No matter which dog-related profession you choose, the best way to find your niche is to get some direct dog experience, beyond your relationship with your own pets in your own home. There are several ways to do this which require little or no preparation: Volunteer at a shelter Work for a friend or neighbor…
Read More“So, You Say You Want to Work With Dogs…” – Part 1
Does This Sound Like You? I’ve been drawn to dogs from a young age I’m a lifelong dog lover I can’t stay away from dogs no matter where I encounter them I have had one or more family dogs I sometimes relate better to dogs than people I have a talent for getting dogs to…
Read MoreDog Winter Safety Reminders from Cold Nose Lodge
Stay safe during the first big storm of the season with these tips you may have forgotten.
Read MoreBringing 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…
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