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Those Little Pests – Fleas & Ticks
A dogs soft, warm fur provides a great environment for fleas and ticks. These insects feed off of your dogs blood and can cause health problems ranging from allergic reactions to serious illnesses. Both fleas and ticks are common during the warmer months which are...
What do you know about heartworm?
Spring is the time for your dog annual vaccinations, check-ups and reviewing your pet’s heartworm and flea/tick prevention program. Heartworm prevention is critical to your pet’s health! But do you know why? Do you understand the danger and how to prevent it?...
Could Your Dog Benefit from Agility Training?
If your dog is a bit fearful, needs some work on recall or easily distracted "Fun with Agility" class may be right for you. 5 Reason You Should Join "Fun with Agility": Agility will fulfill your dog's natural instincts Dogs love to run, chase and pursuit fun. You...
5 Reasons You Should Train Your Puppy or Dog
Teaching your dog manners and basic skills plus providing them with enough mental and physical exercise helps prevent your dog from developing anxiety and other stress related behaviours. Those behaviours can be destructive chewing, excess barking, and sometimes even...
Coping with Loss of a Pet
On Friday December 7th we said good bye to our beloved, feisty Morkie, Charlie aka “Chuck”. It was something we had not anticipated, and I guess you never can. We have a house full of pets and yes you could say they are all seniors, but Charlie was the youngest and...
Top 10 Tips for Winter Care
In my last blog, I talked about 2 cold weather conditions to be aware of frostbite and hypothermia. I want to share with you now 10 Tips for you to care for your dog this winter. Check the Temperature If it’s freezing outdoors and your dog is not blessed with thick...
The Weather Outside is Frightful!
The weather out side is frightful now that the snow and ice have arrived. Does your dog love the winter or preferred to be cuddled up on the couch with you or under a cozy blanket? Making sure your dog is cared for during the cold season is important, so you keep them...
Trick or treat: The Spookiest Night of the Year
Trick or treat: The Spookiest Night of the Year Many participate in this event that happens once a year and some of you include your dog. Do you keep your pet safe? Do you dress up your dog for the festivities? Is it harmless fun – or animal cruelty? With social media...
Do You Know the Benefits of Training Your Dog?
Here are the top 10 reasons to invest in training: Builds the bond between you and your dog Enhances communication skills between you and your pup It's fun Decreases or eliminates behaviour problems Stimulates your pup's brain Gives your dog a "job" Trained dogs stay...
Back to School for the Kids! What about the Dogs?
When the vacations are over and the kids go back to school everything can change for a dog. They may be used to having company all day to play with and then the house goes silent and all are back at work or back to school. Remember to think about a plan for your...