WATER SAFETY TIPS FOR ALL DOGS THIS SUMMER

WATER SAFETY BUSTERS FOR FIDO   Image Credit: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS   Every family with a furry companion needs to be aware of swimming pool and water dangers. Their dog will end up in the pool, often involuntarily! But what if you’re not there? The unexpected often happens with Fido falling into the pool-dogs are chased,…

CRATING TIPS FOR EVERYONE!

By Claudia Bensimoun Image Copyright  Claudia Bensimoun  Why  I Don’t Like Dog Crates in the Home?               The Smiths’ have recently adopted a German shepherd mix. Then there’s the usual story! They bring their cute puppy home only to find that he chews everything to shreds.They then call in…

PAW TEMPERATURE IN THE SNOW!

PAW TEMPERATURE  Every dog reacts differently to snow and colder temperatures. Avalanche rescue dogs work in snow-covered terrain and thrive in it. Paws have no fur to keep warm in freezing weather. Think of snow and you probably think of all that snow and ice bothering your dog’s paws, however new research actually explains how dogs…