Toxic Household Hazards, Foods & Plants for Dogs #NationalPoisonPreventionWeek was last modified: December 1st, 2018 by Barbara Rivers
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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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Pineapple is a tasty tropical fruit & an all-season favorite here in our pack! I eat it almost every morning along with a few servings of non-fat greek yogurt & a teaspoon of chia seeds. The pups discovered their equal…
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NutritionReviews
BestBullySticks’ Venison Wrinkles & Gullet Wrapped Tendons Review
by Barbara Rivers February 18, 2015We finally got to experience the onset of winter here in the piedmont part of NC ~ it's been cold with temperatures in the single digits, and we've had the questionable pleasure of freezing rain as well as a few… -
FitnessTraining
How Do I Train My Dog To Accept A Doggie Backpack?
by Barbara Rivers February 13, 2015Adding a dog pack to my pups' daily workout routine has been one of my best decisions as a doggie mom, and I honestly don't know what I would have done without the packs when it comes to managing my… -
Health
How To Cope With A Fractured Dog Tooth #NationalPetDentalHealthMonth
by Barbara Rivers February 12, 2015You may notice that Buzz & Missy are looking somewhat sad in below picture...the reason being that they were saying their goodbyes to their collection of bones & antlers... Saying Their Goodbyes Now you may wonder why on earth they'd… -
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…
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Training
How to transform any dog into a polite dog, in 10 easy steps #trainyourdogmonth
by Barbara Rivers January 15, 2015Polite 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…
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There are several reasons why your dog might be pooping inside the house, ranging from medical to behavioral issues. Age might be a decisive factor as well: Is your puppy simply not housebroken yet, or could your senior canine citizen…
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I began training my pups Missy & Buzz as soon as they came to live with us at 8 weeks of age. We first worked on the basic commands such as "sit", "down", "stay", and "come", as well as "leave…
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We all know about the importance of supplying our pups with clean, fresh water on a regular, daily basis, right along with washing their water dishes to prevent bacteria growth. But how do we know if our dogs drink enough…