July 7th, 2009
Hey!
Are you aggravated by your dog’s propensity to jump up on you when you come in the door? I have the solution that will stop this behavior cold. The answer is so good and so foolproof that I am reluctant to give it out for free. To date, I have not charged for any information at this site and I don’t plan to do so now. So let’s strike a compromise. Would you please do just a few minutes of pleasant work for me in exchange for the information? I would appreciate it if you would take 3-5 minutes to complete a short survey about your relationship with your dog. Once you have submitted your answers to the survey, I’ll give you a password that unlocks the article about how to stop your dog from jumping up. It’s a friendly exchange of information that will help me tailor this website to your specific needs.
Thank you.
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July 6th, 2009
photo courtesy of Ed Yourdan@Flickr.com*
In the grooming section of our shop, we frequently have to lift dogs. We lift them onto and off of the grooming table. We also lift them into and out of the drying cages. We carry dogs into and out of the lobby to maintain maximum control over the dogs in high traffic areas. I have learned a few things about lifting small dogs. Here are some quick tips: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: carrying, grooming table, lifting, small dogs
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July 1st, 2009
Well sure, he's quiet now. . .
Today I am going to tell on myself. Maybe I shouldn’t, but here goes anyway. I have a problem with one of our own dogs I cannot solve. Or rather, there are solutions to this problem. I don’t like any of them because they all involve the use of an
anti-bark collar.
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Tags: anti-bark collar, bark collar, barking, punishment, shock collar
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June 28th, 2009
Lately, I’ve been on a tear about the proper way to walk a dog. There is one matter I have not touched upon because I thought it was intuitive. Apparently, it is not. While walking my own dogs in my neighborhood, I have recently had to sidestep many piles of dog poop.
Here is a recent conversation between me and my wife as we were out walking our two dogs, Kelsey and Royce:
“Where do you want to eat dinner tonight?”
“I don’t know. How about—watch it! Poop!”
“I see it. We could go to that Vietnamese place on—LOOK OUT! You almost stepped in that one.”
“Thanks. That Vietnamese place is nice, but we just had Chinese on Tues . . .man, look at that pile!”
“Let’s not talk about dinner anymore. I’ve lost my appetite.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: walking a dog
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June 22nd, 2009
Woo hoo! Fish on! Reel 'er in!
A short article today about walking your small dog on a retractable leash. So many people use them that the subject bears a little commentary. Here is my two-cents worth.
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Tags: A Small dog, leashes, retractable leash, tug of war, walk a dog, walking
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June 13th, 2009
Today’s post is a shorty. Since the last few articles have been about how, when and what to feed your dog, I wanted to follow up with a recommendation for a terrific website for those who wish to pursue this topic further. Go to The Dog Food Project. The author, Sabine Contreras, is a certified pet nutritionist with years of study and practical experience. Her website is concise, thorough, and very readable. Pay close attention to her articles about how to read dog food labels.
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June 11th, 2009
What to feed? This dog doesn't care.
photo courtesy of Quasic @flickr.com
In previous articles I discussed when to feed and how to feed your dog. When it comes to what to feed your dog, who can you trust? Here is what I mean. If you go to Purina’s website, you are going to find a wealth of information and scientific studies that indicates Purina dog food is best for your dog. If you go to Iam’s website, guess what? You will find Iam’s research has proven its dog food is superior. Ditto Eukanuba. The Royal Canin company will tell you they not only provide the premier dog food on the market, but they also have designed foods tailored to the nutritional needs of specific dog breeds. Science Diet wants you to know everything they sell is the product of careful research. It’s right there in the name. Who’s right and what’s right?
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Tags: BARF, dog chow, dog diet, dog food, dog food research, how to feed, what to feed
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June 4th, 2009
Chow now.
What a stupid idea for an article, right? Feeding a dog is basic and intuitive.
Step 1. Put the food in a bowl.
Step 2. Put the bowl on the floor.
Step 3. Let the dog eat.
Step 4. Pick the bowl up.
Repeat as necessary.
It’s a piece o’ cake. Not so fast. A guy named Murphy surmised nothing is as simple as it seems. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: dog food, feeding dogs, feeding time, kibble
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June 3rd, 2009
Supper time!
photo courtesy of simax105@flickr.com
Oh boy, is this a controversial topic or what? Okay, perhaps it’s not as controversial as, say, whether the government’s bail out of General Motors is a good idea. (G.M. just declared bankruptcy today, June 1, 2009, so you make the call.) In any case, everyone has an opinion on when to feed a small dog. You can chime in on this topic in the comments section of this article if you wish. For now, here is what I believe to be true about the subject.
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Tags: dog food, feeding dogs, feeding time, kibble, sense of time
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June 1st, 2009
This is Dolce. His companion? Gabanna, naturally.
Every once in awhile, our groomers get a request for something unusual. This little Yorkie gets a Mohawk trim. We add a little styling gel to keep the magic in place.
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