Haven't we all had enough of this extremely harsh & long-lasting winter? Spring has made its appearance in our NC neck of the woods, and it just feels fantastic to be able to walk & sit outside while enjoying the…
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Barbara Rivers
Raw pineapple is a great food topper for dogs as long as it’s puréed and fresh. Avoid canned pineapple because of the added sugar.
I’ve used a dog backpack on my three working dogs for an increased physical and mental workout, and I can’t recommend it enough! Find out how to introduce it and where to buy it.
A fractured dog tooth is not only painful for your dog, it also costs several hundred dollars to extract. Learn what to feed after a dog tooth extraction, and which dog chews are safe to feed!
I had briefly mentioned in one of my first posts as a blogger that we enjoy rollerblading with the pups (Understanding & Fulfilling Your Breed), but hadn't actually written about it. Well, the weather in NC has its temperature roller…
Training
How to transform any dog into a polite dog, in 10 easy steps #trainyourdogmonth
by Barbara Rivers
January 15, 2015
Polite dogs exhibiting basic canine etiquette really go hand in hand with their responsible owners. I came across the American Kennel Club pledge of being one in a dog magazine, cut it out, checked all the boxes, and placed it…
I taught my now 3.5 year old puppies basic obedience skills as well as several tricks ever since they entered my life at 8 weeks of age. The "speak" command has been one of the easier skills to teach because…
Training
How to keep your dog from pooping inside the house {Updated for 2022}
by Barbara Rivers
November 30, 2014
We’ll cover medical issues, behavioral and nutritional ones. Also, should you punish your dog for pooping inside?