Archive for October, 2010


Why it’s Important to Spay and Neuter Your Dog

Spaying or Neutering is the process of removing the reproductive organs from your dog. In case of males it is called neutering and in females it is called spaying. The details of spaying and neutering are not relevant, but it is an important process to be done for a better life with your dog. It [...]

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Canine Treasure Hunt

Daily play is just plain fun for your dog.  So if you do not have time to go for a long walk or f the weather is too nasty outside have an indoors treasure hunt. Ask your dog to sit/stay and then show her a treat.  While your dog is watching you, place the treat [...]

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Quick Chicken Soup Recipe

As the days get colder, my thoughts always turn to soup.   To me,  there is nothing like a good bowl of soup after a long hike with the pups.  But did you know, your pup might like soup too?  I know mine do.  I make lots of different soups for my pups but this [...]

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Incorporate Training into Your Daily Routine

Introducing a new puppy or dog into your home can definitely be an exciting time.  But having a well trained dog does not happen overnight and it does not end after the initial puppy classes.  Many dog guardians will get a puppy or a dog and take it to the obligatory set of training classes [...]

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Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Cookies

Did you ever wonder what to do with those bananas that are about to go bad?  Sure you could make that old standby, banana bread but why not make cookies for your dog.  They will be glad you did! Ingredients: 1 large egg 1/3 cup of peanut butter 1 to 2 mashed bananas 1 tablespoon [...]

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Clicker Training For Dogs Makes Sense

Clicker training is growing in popularity as the preferred method of training of dogs no matter the age or the breed. It is easy to do, often without the expense of a professional trainer. But what is Clicker training? Clicker training is a way to train your dog using positive reinforcement. Clicker training has grown [...]

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Grammy’s Pot Pie Dog Cookies

So if your dog has never had Merrick’s Grammy’s Pot Pie they do not know what they are missing.  I found this product eight or nine years ago when my old girl Molly would not eat.  Someone told me that if they won’t eat anything else, they WILL eat Grammy’s Pot Pie. So if  you [...]

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Oatmeal Cranberry Dog Cookies

So this recipe is a variation on a classic Oatmeal Raisin cookie.  But since raisins are considered toxic for dogs, we are substituting cranberries. I hope you dogs love them as much as mine do. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole oats 2 large eggs (you can substitute one banana) 1/4 cup vegetable [...]

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The Health Benefits of Cranberries for Dogs

The Secret to Canine Urinary Tract Health Cranberries have many health benefits for dogs. Canine urinary tract infections can be serious business for dogs and they can mean serious vet bills for owners. For owners of dogs with chronic urinary tract infections, the expenses can mount quickly. Many humans have the same problem and many [...]

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Is Garlic Good or Bad for Dogs?

One of our readers asked the question “is garlic good or bad for dogs?”  While animals of all types have been given garlic for centuries, the debate as to whether it is good or bad for animals continues.   So lets look at the arguments for and against garlic. The Stink on Garlic and Dogs [...]

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