Is your dog getting ants in his pants?

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Is your dog getting ants in his pants? If you are like most dog owners, the plunge of winter temperatures has dampened your enthusiasm for outdoor activity, causing angst for your cooped-up canine. Many animal behavioral specialists reported that dogs that didn’t receive regular exercise during the winter became antsy and reactive in the spring and some developed unwanted behavioral patterns. Additionally, it is not good for a dog’s health to be active in the summer and a couch-potato in the winter. For optimum mental and physical health, many veterinarians recommend that dogs receive 45 minutes to an hour of daily, consistent exercise and enrichment, broken up into shorter intervals.… Read More Continue Reading

Facts about BARF and Homemade Diets

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Feeding raw and homemade diets has become an increasingly popular trend among pet parents.  In 2004, it was estimated that the majority of dogs and cats in the United States received 90% or more of their nutrition from complete and balanced commercially prepared foods. However, 8 years and several recalls later, have fueled pet parents with a desire to provide the very best for their companion animals. You are asking good questions about the best nutritional choices for your pets and looking for safe alternatives.  As in any free market economy, there are many more alternative diets available today from which pet parents may choose, but how safe are these… Read More Continue Reading

How Much Does that Puppy in the Window Really Cost? Pet Cost Calculator

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How much does that dog really cost?  As a matter of fact, you may be in for a surprise.  There are many resisidual costs associated with purchasing or adopting a pet. Do the Math! When considering adoption or purchasing a new puppy have a look at our cost calculator. The calculator is a broad generalization of what your actual cost may be over the lifetime of ownership. There are many costs to consider. Pets require more than food and water to live a healthy and happy life. Try our pet cost calculator today! Pet Cost Calculator By Brian Mossenburger – Certified Dog Trainer Continue Reading