Puppies Day 10

Puppies Day 8

Karma Performance

When I received my first dog, one of the most confusing things out there was the different philosophies in Dog Training.   If you are have raised a child, you have taught consequences to actions. Dogs deserve the same especially because dogs are not reasoning beings.  Clear consistent communication is needed to raising an all-around dog.  


BALANCE IN DOG TRAINING

Puppy Pics Day 4

Lawn Pesticides and Our Pets

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/15_4/features/Canine-Malignant-Lymphoma-and-Lawn-Pesticides_20494-1.html?s=FB030614Lawn Pesticides and Our Pets

When to Spay/Neuter Your Dog?

Most vets are trained to encourage Spay or Neuter at 6 months or before the dog has a release of his and her reproductive hormones.  Over the past 5 years, strong voices in the community have come forward to state this is harmful to our pet's long term health.  The decision is a personal one.

The intact dog or bitch requires extra management.  Knowing all sides of the issue may help you decide.  Waiting until the puppy is 18 months, at least gives the bone structure the benefit of the hormones needed for healthy growth.

Here are some articles/studies to consider:

http://www.caninesports.com/uploads/1/5/3/1/15319800/vizsla_javma_study.pdf

http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_24534195/neuter-your-dog-or-not-new-studies-change

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/02/17/dangers-of-early-pet-spaying-or-neutering.aspx

Dog Food Advisor

There are so many options in the marketplace.  Sometimes it is hard to know what to feed your dog.  This independent web site evaluates dog food on the marketplace.  It can be a useful guide.

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com