By Jodi Hartley

Most everyone, including your dog, loves the fall season with cooler temperatures and more chances to get outside along with the excitement of the holiday season. But even though you no longer have to worry about heatstroke and other hot weather issues for Fluffy, you do need to be cautious about other dangers that make an appearance in autumn.

Mushrooms
While only a small number of wild mushrooms are toxic, […]

Things to consider before adding a second dog to your family.
By Jodi Hartley

Thinking of adding a second dog to your family? There are many reasons why people consider adding another furry friend to the family. Perhaps your current dog brings you so much joy that you feel that having two times as much canine love sounds wonderful. Maybe you work all day and feel that your current dog is lonely […]

By Jodi Hartley

Dogs bark. Barking is one of the main forms of communication for dogs, and most of us who have had a dog for even a short length of time know that our dogs have different barks for different messages. Sometimes, however, a dog’s barking can be out of control and become a nuisance to the household and neighbors. Although you can’t stop your dog from barking completely, you […]

By Jodi Hartley

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it is a great time to assess your knowledge and preparation for a pet emergency.

Some of the most common pet emergencies are poisoning, animal bites, seizures, choking, heatstroke and muscle/ligament injuries. Think through these emergencies. Would you know how to recognize the signs of poisoning? Should you induce vomiting, let it pass or head straight to the emergency vet if […]

By Jodi Hartley

The New Year is here, and many of us have made New Year’s Resolutions to help improve our lives. Have you made any resolutions for your dog? Now is a great time to make Fido’s life better too. Here are 12 resolutions to make 2016 a great year for your furry friend…and several may help you keep your resolutions too!

1. Get an identification tag or check over current tag […]

Tips for Finding a Missing Pet
By Jodi Hartley

One of the scariest things that can happen to an animal lover is for a family pet to go missing. Panic is understandable, but try to be calm and think about how you will find him. After checking with other family members and searching your home and property, here are some other ways to try to locate your dog.

1. First think about where your […]

By Jodi L. Hartley

A story went around the online pet community a few years ago about a woman who awoke to a strange dog breaking into her bedroom. The dog, a male who had not been neutered, was after her unspayed female dog who was in heat. He, like most intact males, was bound and determined to mate no matter who or what was in his way.

Spaying and neutering is […]

By Traci Whiteside, Master Dog Trainer
“We are what we eat”, so they say.  Healthy eating makes for a long and healthy life.
And a good diet can (literally) save you thousands of dollars in vet bills.
Most commercial pet foods have wonderful marketing campaigns designed to make you believe that their foods are quality, but most are not. Even the more expensive commercial foods can/do contain ingredients that can be harmful to […]