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Pet Safety: Insecticides and Lawn Products

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:21:06 +0000

Be very careful with any flea products. Dog-only products should never be used on cats, as they can be poisonous to cats. Make sure your pets are out of the area for the required amount of time when using a house fogger or spray, and use prescription products rather than over-the-counter products to safeguard your [...]

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Dog treat icing - yeah, really

Jacinda — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:31:53 +0000

Yes, I think that dog treat icing is a great idea. Take it from me. Decades ago, I can remember sharing a few Milkbones with my childhood companion, Dutchie. They weren’t horrid, but practically tasteless. I know dogs are carnivores, but a t-bone a dog biscuit is not. I’ve been told by a forest ranger in [...]

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Rawhide as a dog treat - it’s tough to beat!

Jacinda — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:46:15 +0000

I’ve heard it all from fellow dog owners when it comes to my boys’ favorite dog treat - rawhide. Vomiting, bowel obstruction, diarrhea, pancreatitis, sore throat, bacterial infection, upset stomach, and even aggression. So, am I a bad mother for giving these chewy treats to my dogs? I hope not. I’d like to think I’m taking a calculated risk. [...]

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“Crate” Training is “Great” Training

Jacinda — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:11:52 +0000

Wanted to share the story of my first pup’s ease, and my own struggle, with crate training. If you’re anything like me, the idea of seeing your newest little fuzzball cooped up in a cramped prison is disturbing. At least that’s how I used to feel. When I brought my first pup home, the sweetest little chocolate lab [...]

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The Importance of a Dog Cookie

Jacinda — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:51:52 +0000

I’ll run out of toilet paper or milk before I run out of dog cookies. I’ll see to that. Today, when my dogs were exchanging glances between me and my property line, waiting for the perfect opportunity to run to the neighbor’s house, I bribed them with one of my most famous tactics. Across the neighborhood, I yelled into the [...]

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Peanut butter dog treats without turning on the oven

Jacinda — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:07:31 +0000

I’ve made the peanut butter dog treats for my labs a couple of times, but got to wondering if peanut butter was really good for them. I discovered that it has a lot of protein in it, and the oil will give them shiny coats. They’ve never had any side effects from the treats, like [...]

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Make-at-home peanut butter dog treats

Jacinda — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:49:35 +0000

If your dog doesn’t have a peanut allergy, make-at-home peanut butter dog treats are a great idea. For the same reason that I’d rather make cookies for my kids than buy ones that are filled with sodium and trans fat. Plus, I always end up pigging out on the “people cookies” I make, so I thought [...]

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Introducing Your New Puppy To Your Dog

admin — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:37:19 +0000

Buying a new puppy is one of the most important decisions you and your family can make, especially if you already own a dog. It may be a good idea to ask the previous owners or the pet store where you make your purchase how your puppy interacted with other animals around him. If he [...]

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5 Quick And Easy Steps In Potty-Training Your Dog

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:23:11 +0000

Your dog scattering his excrement all over the house? Potty-training your dog is one of the most trying things you will have to face as a dog owner. Don’t fret, yet. Potty-training your dog is not really difficult. Here are 5 ways that will help you teach your dog to unload in the [...]

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The 2 Schools Of Thought In Dog Training

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:47:02 +0000

Ready to train your dog? Then you have to choose between 2 evenly useful styles to dog teaching: classical and operant conditioning. Classical conditioning is a subject of association. Fundamentally, you will be required to introduce stimulating elements to your dog, to educate him to response in a particular method when he [...]

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