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Is your dog a fast eater? Don't delay and get a slow feeder bowl now to minimize risk of bloat
Fast eaters can raise their risk of getting bloat, a very serious condition that can quickly lead to death if not treated. Even if your dog is at lower risk of bloat, fast eaters [...]
These interactive toys get your dog's brain working so they burn even more energy
We like to challenge our dogs with more difficult toys from which to extract their food. We've had the one shown on this page for years and they hold up well and are easy [...]
Toys for food dispensing, tug, fetch and light chewing
Some of the Zogoflex toys you can put treats in so dogs have to work to get them out. Others are just for play or light chewing. These are just a few of the [...]
Make your dog work for their food while burning off energy by using these toys
We use these Busy Buddy toys all the time with our dogs. We load them with our Peak Power Dog Treats or fill and freeze them with our Peak Power Snack Stuffer. They are [...]
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
This is a bit longer read than most of her other books. However, if you have the time and would like to understand how to better communicate with your dog, this is one of [...]
Off-leash control on a hike
This video demonstrates Romeo's off leash control on a hike.
How to purchase healthy chicken for your dog (and the humans in your family)
This infographic comes from our resource guide, How To Make Healthy Food Choices For Your Dog
How to purchase healthy beef for your dog (and the humans in your family)
This infographic comes from our resource guide, How To Make Healthy Food Choices For Your Dog
Training treats compatible with raw diets
We often recommend using meals for training. This helps us to minimize the treats we use, reduce the overall amount of food we give to avoid unwanted weight gain, and also helps us focus [...]
September 2017 Photos
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October 2017 Photos
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Our Zuzu's favorite toy is the Romp-N-Roll Ball
This is our Zuzu's favorite toy. She loves to swing it around, run with it dangling in front of her and engage in tug-of-war with other dogs. Yup, it often hits her in the [...]
You can't go wrong with these Kong toys
Most dog owners are familiar with Kong toys. Though for many, they are only familiar with the original classic Kong - the one shaped like a snowman. But Kong has an enormous line of [...]
Bach Flower Remedies for Animals by Helen Graham and Gregory Vlamis
Bach Flower Remedies for Animals by Helen Graham and Gregory Vlamis. If your dog is really having trouble dealing with life – whether shy and fearful of particular things, having trouble adjusting to a major [...]
Successful Dog Adoption by Sue Sternberg
Successful Dog Adoption by Sue Sternberg. If you are looking to add a dog to your household, read this book first! Sue Sternberg takes a very no nonsense approach to helping you choose the right [...]
I’ll Be Home Soon! by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
I’ll Be Home Soon! by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. If you think your dog might be suffering from separation anxiety, this is an excellent resource. While true separation anxiety can be difficult to deal with, [...]
Feeling Outnumbered? by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
Feeling Outnumbered? by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. If you have more than one dog, or are planning to add another dog to your household, this is a great resource. If [...]
Way to Go by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
Way to Go by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog, this book will give you simple, clear instructions for quickly housetraining your [...]
Help For Your Fearful Dog: A Step-By Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fear by Nicole Wilde
Help For Your Fearful Dog: A Step-By Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fear by Nicole Wilde. If you want an easy-to-read primer on dealing with fearful behavior, then read Patricia McConnell's The [...]