Getting Started in Lure Coursing Training (Video)
If you have a very active dog and are finding it difficult to accommodate his exercise needs, lure coursing can be a great way for him to blow off some of that pent-up energy. Lure coursing training is
Continue readingDealing with Dog Laundry
There’s little doubt that we spoil our dogs rotten. I know I do – not in the sense that Janice and Leroy are badly trained or allowed to have their own way all the time, but I play with them pretty
Continue readingBreed of the Week: The Bloodhound (Video)
The Bloodhound is an old breed, very intelligent and active as well as sweet-natured. He’s known for working in search and rescue as well as law enforcement, and he also makes a wonderful family pet. Overview When
Continue reading9 Strategies for People Who are Too Busy for Their Dogs
I can’t imagine being too busy for my dogs. They’re my world, and we’re together pretty much 24/7. I’m very fortunate in that I’ve managed to carve out a job for myself, with blogging and taking
Continue readingYour Dog Has Bubbles or Foam on His Mouth – Should You Worry?
When you think of a dog foaming at the mouth, probably the first thing that springs to mind is the movie “Cujo,” and the possibility of rabies. Certainly, foaming is one of the most visible symptoms
Continue readingWhen You Lose a Dog, Why Does It Hurt So Much?
Okay, so Ash is back on the “dog death” thing again. I’ve been accused many times of dwelling on losing dogs, but as I’m always pointing out, if I talk about death when it comes to dogs, it’s
Continue readingWhy Do Dogs Bunny Hop?
Have you ever seen a dog “bunny hopping”? It’s when a dog picks up his front legs, both at the same time, and hops like a rabbit. It’s cute as all get-out, but why do dogs do it? There can be a
Continue reading8 Awesome Rice Flour Dog Treat Recipes
Just recently, I heard a joke that had me in stitches. It went like this: Q: How can you stop Californians from using meth? A: Tell them it contains gluten. I passed it on to some friends, and some thought
Continue readingDealing with Needy Dog Behavior
Do you have a dog that can’t stand to be away from you for even a single minute? Every time you turn around, there he is, with those big, hopeful brown eyes, just demanding attention? Does he cry when
Continue reading7 “Storm Season” Tips for Dog Owners
It was a dark and stormy night… Oh, wait, I already used that lead-in, in Help, My Dog Ate a Battery! In that post, I told you about the time my big sweet doofus, Leroy, picked the worst possible time
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