Category Archives: Dog Tips
Pretzel versus Pet
How many of us in our mad impetuous youth said that we would wait and have a child when we could afford to have a child. The cost of child is approximately $250,000.00 from birth to college—still childless by any … Continue reading
Dogs and Neighbors—Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Recently, while I was browsing the Internet, I experienced a jaw-dropping moment when I Googled “dogs and neighbors”. Shocking links like “How to Kill Your Neighbor’s Dog”, “Man Threatens to Shoot Barking Dogs”, and “Poisoned Meatballs Kill Neighbor Dog” popped … Continue reading
Rat Poison
By Christina Ingham We all enjoy spending time with our pets outside in the summer, and for those of us in the Northwest it finally means sun after 9 months of rain! It’s a great time for outdoor activities with our dogs. One thing to be cautious of while … Continue reading
The 4th Of July and Fido
While we love the fun that Independence Day brings, our pets think otherwise. The loud, colorful display can be hard on pets’ ears. Their hearing is much more sensitive than ours and they can easily become frightened, injured or lost … Continue reading
Flea and Tick Prevention
Living in the Northwest, many people believe that flea and tick prevention isn’t an issue because of our mild climate. Unfortunately this isn’t the case and our loving pets are in fact at risk for these pesky parasites. While we … Continue reading
Heat stroke in Dogs
Some may think that only humans can suffer from heatstroke, but when it comes to the summer heat, dogs cannot handle excessive warmth as well as we do. Animals that are obese, geriatric, or have heart or respiratory disease are … Continue reading
The Ideal Dog House – Design by Arch Johansen
We had black labs all my life when I was growing up. My Dad built their dog houses. His design kept the comfort, health and safety of the dog as the priority. First the dog house should be elevated a … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should my dog have an exam? Your dog should have a regular wellness exam done at least once, but preferably twice a year. This is the most important preventative measure you can take for your dog. Dogs age … Continue reading
Dog Bite Prevention Tips for Parents, Kids and Dog Owners
Tips for parents and dog owners to help keep kids safe: The 3 Most Important Things to Teach Your Kids Dogs Don’t like Hugs and Kisses – Teach your kids not to hug or kiss a dog on the face. … Continue reading
Be A Tree
A new found friend of ours-Doggone Safe, in Ontario Canada, is promoting an International Dog Bite Challenge. The challenge is to educate 50,000 children about staying safe around dogs during bite prevention week, May 15th-21st. The program is called “Be … Continue reading