I’m a pretty laidback person and don’t get too wired up if something breaks the usual routine, but I do get a little bit upset if either of my dogs suddenly busts out in off-season shedding. For example, if Janice … Continue reading
“Ash,” said one of my friends the other day, “Is it normal for my collie to be losing hair now…at the beginning of fall?” I looked at him blankly. For all of the blogs I’ve written about shedding, great tools … Continue reading
If you have a dog that goes through a big shedding process when the weather changes, you may be gearing up for that as I type. Many dogs have just one yearly shed in the spring – but I do … Continue reading
Bath time is always an interesting time in the home of any dog owner. Some dogs, like my Janice, will handle the water like it’s no big deal. They get in, they stand still, and then they get out. Sure, … Continue reading
We’ve talked a lot on the blog about keeping your dog’s toenails trimmed. In fact, just about every Breed of the Week post mentioned that all dogs need their nails trimmed to keep them well-groomed and healthy. We’ve also mentioned … Continue reading
Hey guys, it’s Ash. We’ve talked a lot about shedding on the blog by now, but as someone who loves dogs, I know that all that hair is a lifelong struggle! Boxers don’t shed too much because their coats are … Continue reading
Every now and then, I lament the fact that I have to be so independent when it comes to taking care of my dogs. I’ve trained both my dogs to be still and calm during a nail clipping session, and … Continue reading
Even if you have a dog breed that doesn’t shed a ton – like Boxers – you are likely getting ready to see a ton of shedding in the next few months. Spring time is the time of year when … Continue reading
Now that we are almost done with winter and are heading into spring, Janice, Leroy, and I have been enjoying a bit of a break from the one big winter problem that Boxers have – shedding! Boxers don’t shed too … Continue reading
Over the entire lifetime of this blog, we’ve talked about some rather silly things from a dog’s perspective. We’ve talked about how to decide if a bow tie collar or a sparkly collar is right for your dog; we’ve talked … Continue reading
Remember the time I said that having a dog’s nails trimmed at a groomer feels like something only froo-froo dogs do? Recently I was working on Leroy’s nails, and I found out firsthand why I may have been a little hasty … Continue reading
It’s the middle of summer, and I’m unbelievably hot and cranky. I have a heat rash. A couple of days ago I had to go to the emergency room to have a bee sting treated using intravenous antibiotics when my … Continue reading