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Cool Canine Capabilities: A Dog’s Sense of Taste
A dog’s sense of taste can be a bit confusing to us humans. We perfectly understand our dogs wanting leftovers from our fried chicken dinner, but munching on rotten leftovers spilled from an outdoor garbage can, not so much. In fact, I caught my dog Layla attempting this very thing on our morning walk as […] Read more »
Cool Canine Capabilities: A Dog’s Hearing
Ever notice that your dog can hear company coming before you do? I always know when to expect a friend, because my dog, Layla, will go to the front door and sit there expectantly. Several minutes go by, and, sure enough, the doorbell rings. A dog’s hearing enables it to detect sounds up to 4 […] Read more »
5 Weird and Wonderful Chews for Dogs
Dogs are born with an instinctual desire to chew. It’s important to help our dogs satisfy this urge, especially if we don’t want to come home to a destroyed pair of expensive shoes. Given what we know today about the dangers of rawhide, people are discovering healthier, all natural, and 100% digestible chews for dogs. […] Read more »
Cool Canine Capabilities: A Dog’s Vision
September 22, 2022. Dogs, it is safe to say, see the world in an entirely different fashion than we humans do. I’ve been amazed by my dog Layla’s ability to catch movement at dusk from yards away, and I also have watched incredulously as Layla walked right by wild rabbits who have frozen in their […] Read more »
Should Your Dog Get a Summer Haircut?
Updated September 22, 2022. A Q&A with a groomer on summer haircuts for dogs… Summer means high temperatures, which can be very uncomfortable for anyone with a lot of hair, including dogs. There seems to be a constant debate between pet owners and groomers about whether all dogs need, or should, get a summer haircut. […] Read more »
8 Cool Activities to Do with Your Dog
Dogs like to be active and they love participating in activities with their owners. If you and your dog ever get bored of the same ol’ game of fetch, here are 8 cool things you can do with your dog that will be fun for both of you… (full-text view below slideshow) [SlideDeck2 id=761] </br> […] Read more »
Cool Canine Capabilities: A Dog’s Sense of Smell
Just this morning, I lost yet another argument with my dog Layla. She was whining persistently about something of interest in a packed magazine rack (to my knowledge, she cannot read!). I tried to show her that nothing was in there by removing the first few magazines off the top, but Layla was having none […] Read more »
6 Things You Should Know about Rawhide for Dogs
Updated on September 21, 2022. Treats like rawhide for dogs are very popular amongst dog owners. Anyone who’s come home to a destroyed pair of shoes knows that dogs love to chew. It’s an instinctual behavior that begins when they are puppies exploring their environment. Dogs love to chew throughout their life, and it’s good […] Read more »
The Benefits of Duck Meat for Dogs
Updated September 21, 2022. More and more dog owners are considering duck for dogs as a protein variation and as a solution to common food allergies. Dogs rely on a high-protein diet for optimal health. Of course, some proteins are better than others, and duck meat is among the proteins with the best biological value […] Read more »
What Can I Give My Dog for Allergies? Get the Answers You Need
Updated on August 17, 2022. How common are dog allergies? Like people, dogs can be allergic to many elements of their environment. The air they breathe, the food they eat, and the items they come into contact with can all spur allergic reactions. However, there are treatments available to relieve your dog’s allergy symptoms. Choosing […] Read more »