Why is Chocolate Dangerous To Dogs?
When dogs have toxicity to chocolate, it’s the chemicals in the chocolate that they are reacting to. Chocolate contains a chemical component called theobromine, which is similar to caffeine. Since eating chocolate essentially causes a “caffeine o ...
Do You Know The Safe Way To Stop A Dog Fight?
Within my many years of dog training, trust me I have gotten in the middle of plenty of dog fights and I have gotten bitten. It is just a knee-jerk reaction to try and pull the dogs apart but you have to realize that they are in a full red zone and t ...
Did You Know That Taking A Dog Through An Agility Course Will Give Them Confidence?
When a dog is nervous and scared of plenty of things, going through an agility course together with them builds their confidence because they are doing it with you. Doing agility is a relationship builder. You are both learning together. I found som ...
Please Do Not Hit Your Dog!
Have you ever hit your dog and then the dog cowers away from your hand? Look I know that there are times when your dog makes you mad and I understand. Growing up, unfortunately my family thought that it was okay to hit the dog on the butt when they ...
The Heat Can Burn Your Dog’s Paw Pads
When the temperature outside is over 80 degrees it's causes the pavement to become very hot. Please take the time to put your hands on the black pavements to see. If it is too hot for you then it will definitely be too hot for your dogs paw pads. If ...
PLEASE BE AWARE OF JELLYFISH & BLUE GREEN ALGEA WHEN LETTING YOUR DOG IN THE BAY OR BODY OF WATER
What Causes Blue-Green Algae?*IT IS ACTUALLY A BACTERIA OFTEN FOUND IN NON-FLOWING FRESHWATER DURING HOT SEASONS*Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen*Stable, slow-moving, or stagnant water*Hot temperatures*Intermittent exposure to high light intensi ...
Is Coconut Oil Safe For Dogs?
Coconut oil is good for people and it is good for Animals. It is an anti-microbial, antifungal, and an antibacterial.Unrefined virgin coconut oil is best. This is the least processed form of coconut oil. There are so many amazing uses. If your dog is ...
How to Stop a Dog From Piddling and What is Piddling?
Piddling happens when a dog pees out of excitement or fear. Most of the time it happens when you come home. As soon as you come in, THE MOST IMPORTANT, DO NOT make high pitch noises saying their name and saying you are home. Most of the time ...