Canine Care

When you see a litter of puppies it can be very difficult to choose just one. How can you pick between all of those adorable puppies? Maybe, you think, just maybe I’ll take two. Wait! You may want to rethink this because as cute as they are, sibling puppies present their own array of challenges. …

We’ve all been there. The dog hair just keeps piling up, and you can’t seem to stop it. Shedding is a natural event that most dogs experience, especially during seasonal changes. Spring, when the temperatures begin to warm up, tends to be the most vicious of all the shedding. The accumulation of dog hair during …

The sense of smell of dogs is strong, which is why sniff time is incredibly important for them. And unfortunately, for some dogs, it’s also the other way around. Some dog breeds don’t have foul odor. Breeds like the Alaskan Malamute and Maltese smell pleasant by nature. Then there’s your dog. Wherever you go, he …

Eira Vs. Two Moose For most of the month of February and a good chunk of March, two enormous young moose lived on my street. I live in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Southcentral Alaska, where thousands of moose roam forests and towns alike. They’re magnificent, gangly creatures, and it’s thrilling to watch them walk right …

When you are bringing a new puppy or rescue dog home it can be difficult not to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of products available on the pet store shelves.  Often you can come home with a car full of items, half of which you never even use. We hope that this article gives …

With warmer weather fast approaching, it’ll soon be time for fun outdoor BBQs. And while you should certainly invite Fido to join you for the party, an outdoor cookout could be a little dangerous for a curious (or always-hungry) canine unless you’re careful. Here are some things to keep in mind to make your BBQ …

It can be really exciting when the warm weather comes around and it may seem like there could be nothing better than getting out to enjoy a long walk and some warm sun with your dog.  Often people forget that it can actually be quite a risky time for your pup if you don’t help …

Looking to spay and neuter your dogs? Spaying and neutering can be very difficult decisions to make. Dog neutering can be an extremely emotive subject and there can often be strong opinions on both sides of the fence; for and against. I am generally an advocate for spaying and neutering although much of my decision-making …

They may freak you out when you first see one, you may panic that your dog is going to become incredibly ill if you find one attached, perhaps you just don’t know what they are.  Ticks are actually an incredibly common problem for dogs and humans that enjoy venturing into the great outdoors but, with …

There is nothing better than having a safe and secure backyard that you can let your dog enjoy.  Whilst it should never replace daily walks, it is great to allow your dog extra fresh air, an area for going to the toilet outside of walk times, an outdoor but secure space for training and it …

Number 55. His number was his name – at least for the first three years of his life. Confined to a tiny wire cage since birth, the black-and-white Shih Tzu spent his early years as no dog should – but sadly, thousands of dogs do. Used for breeding, he, like most puppy mill dogs, lived …

When we first saw Gunther at the shelter, he looked so sad and scared…. There are so, many homeless pets in the world. It can be daunting just to think of the sheer number of dogs in need. There are ways to help, though. If we all pitch in, we can give warm, loving homes …

It is a sad fact that dogs in rescue that are blind or have severe sight issues, like deaf dogs, usually have a much harder time being adopted. Don’t forget that humans may rely on our vision more than any of our other scents but dogs are very different, smell is their primary sense and …

Getting a new puppy is such an exciting time.  All the fun, games and mischief that ensue make it a wonderful period with lots of great memories and plenty of fantastically cute photos to look back on.  It is, however, easy to get carried away with the anticipation and thrill of it all and forget …

If you’re like me, you’ve put your dog in many outdoor situations. Sometimes, dogs come back with a few burrs on them, other times they come back with something far worse. Last summer, I drove from Minnesota to Nebraska with my dog, Luna to see my sister-in-law in Lincoln. Quick fact: there are more skunks …

My Cocker Spaniel, Daisy, had chronic ear problems when she was still a relatively young dog.  Whilst we were eventually able to get this under control it left her with slight deafness. As she got older her hearing lessened until by the time she was around ten or eleven she had complete hearing loss. Whilst …

Ah, it’s dog massage day. A great recipe for a healthy and happy dog. There is nothing quite so relaxing as a good massage after a hard workout or even a crazy week at the office. Massage has been used therapeutically for thousands of years. Research supports the many benefits including, relief from low back pain, …

There are so many reasons to adopt a pet – here we focus on those thinking about adopting a dog. Here are 13 reasons to adopt a dog. When I took on my first rescue dog Sam over 13 years ago, I could never have predicted the journey we would go on together. He was …