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Paws To Consider by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson
If you are researching potential breeds for your next dog, this book might be a good addition to your research. It was published in 1999, so it's been around quite a while, but still [...]
Meet Duke, a French Bulldog, also know as “Houdini” and who loves the outdoors
We have more dog interviews like the one on this page. You can find them on our page, Choose Your Next Dog. [...]
Meet Jaylee, an older boxer who is very affectionate and snuggly
We have more dog interviews like the one on this page. You can find them on our page, Choose Your Next Dog. [...]
Adding another dog
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more. [...]
Meet Yeti, a Finnish Lapphund puppy whose owner is looking to develop him as a family dog that will hike and snowshoe off-lead
We have more dog interviews like the one on this page. You can find them on our page, Choose Your Next Dog. [...]
Meet Lando, a Lagotto Romagnolo whose owner is looking to develop him to do nose work
We have more dog interviews like the one on this page. You can find them on our page, Choose Your Next Dog. [...]
Meet Maizey, a Blue Heeler mix whose owner is looking to develop her into an adventure dog that can go on mountain excursions
We have more dog interviews like the one on this page. You can find them on our page, Choose Your Next Dog. [...]
Communicating with our dogs
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more. [...]
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April 2019 Issue: articles on choosing a puppy vs adult dog; keeping your sanity; nutritional value of dog food; teeth cleaning, exercise pens and more GalleryApril 2019 Issue: articles on choosing a puppy vs adult dog; keeping your sanity; nutritional value of dog food; teeth cleaning, exercise pens and more
April 2019 Issue: articles on choosing a puppy vs adult dog; keeping your sanity; nutritional value of dog food; teeth cleaning, exercise pens and more
We live on a farm with our dogs and strive to give them the best lives possible through a natural, holistic, healthy and fun lifestyle. Our magazine includes content from our website categorized according [...]
March 2019 Video Mashup
This month's mashup includes short clips of the following: Harley chasing the snow shovel; Timelapse of snow storm from nothing to white-out conditions; Timelapse of fence repair under beautiful skies and shorts and shirt [...]
March 2019 Photos
Archived photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/9eGzoJvndeDMs8hH7
The different ways to use exercise pens makes them indispensable for dog owners
We don't know how we would get by without exercise pens - also referred to as ex-pens. They have many uses. Our biggest use is as an added security measure around our front door [...]
What is your dog's favorite napping spot?
All of us took naps as children. Some of us needed it more than others, I would venture to guess. Then we all reached a point where we decided we were "too old" for naps. [...]
Taking care of your dog's ears, teeth and nails on your own
In this post, we'll give you some quick and easy tips for taking care of your dog's teeth, ears and nails. Your response might be..."but that is what I have my vet and my groomer [...]
One of the products we use to naturally help take care of our dogs teeth
In addition to feeding our dogs a raw food diet and giving them raw meaty bones, we have found PlaqueOff Powder to be very helpful. It is easy to add to their food and [...]
Keep these in mind about training your dog and you'll keep your sanity
Even though we are dog junkies, we'll be the first to admit that they can test our sanity and patience. It is not always sunshine and happiness! And we're sure the same goes for you. [...]
With no regulatory standards for these dog products, do these 3 things to protect your dogs
Let's talk about a major area to consider when making good choices for our dogs: quality durable products (also called hard goods), like leashes, toys and bedding. Here are a couple of facts to keep [...]
This dog food health tip will literally take you 20-seconds, maybe less
This tip is part of our resource guide, How To Make Healthy Food Choices For Your Dog, a comprehensive document which covers the following topics: (1) How to select the right foods to purchase and avoid the [...]
Assess The Nutritional Value of Your Dog Food Using The Dog Food Comparison Worksheet Tool
The Dog Food Comparison Worksheet Tool lets you compare your food to the optimal diet for dogs and see if you are off or not. The Dog Food Comparison Worksheet Tool is a Microsoft Excel [...]
Should we get a puppy or adult dog?
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more. [...]
The March 2019 Issue: Is your dog barking at nothing? Plus: sleep, heart disease, a study on the healthiest food, and more
We live on a farm with our dogs and strive to give them the best lives possible through a natural, holistic, healthy and fun lifestyle. Our newsletter includes content from our website categorized according [...]