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Littermate Syndrome in Dogs: What every owner should know before deciding to get two puppies
Though there is some debate about whether littermate syndrome truly exists, in my experience, I’ve seen behaviors that seem to fit the description. Littermate syndrome is a behavioral phenomenon observed when two puppies from the same litter—or even two puppies of...
Essential Guidelines for Becoming a Therapy Dog
Becoming a Therapy Dog benefits, you, your dog, and the community. Does your dog enjoy meeting new people and having new experiences: Therapy Dogs exhibit a special temperament that includes friendliness, patience, and a gentle nature. They find joy in human company...
“Unleashing Holiday Joy with Your Dog!”
Unleashing Holiday Joy with Your Pup!” The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s a time of joy and festivities, it can also bring a unique set of challenges for us and our dogs. We all have expectations of how our holidays should be. Sometimes our pets do...
Connection in Training
Why do we have dogs? Most people get dogs for companionship, whether that is emotional support, friendship, unconditional love, or physical health, someone to encourage you to exercise. Others may get their dogs to be working dogs as security, service, or farm dogs....
5 Fun Easter Activities to Share with Your Pet
April 9 is Easter this year! Soon we’ll see tulips and daffodils pushing their way out (I am keeping the faith) and it’ll be time for Easter festivities! Easter is a joyful holiday to celebrate the start of new things. Think of all the new life that appears baby...
Must-Have Products Puppy Parents Really Need
Life with a new puppy is an exciting adventure! I remember our first beagle puppy. I wanted to name him Copperfield because he seemed to be a magician at getting out of any enclosure. Boy could he carry on when he was locked up, nothing like a hound dog bark to...
Quick Tips for Preserving that Puppy Love
Did you know instantly that your dog was for you as soon as you saw them? When I first met mine, I knew we were meant for each other! Even though Sterling was not available at the time and Nickel I was determined to not pick until 8 weeks. Our first few months...
Top 5 Exercises to Keep Fido Fit and Strong for Life
It’s time to get physical! Love it or hate it, exercise is just as important for your dog as it is for you. As most of you know I do agility with my dogs. I am learning about how to prevent injuries instead of waiting for injuries to happen which = downtime and...