Be aware of dog autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases are increasingly prevalent in dogs and have genetic and environmental triggers. Here’s what you should be aware of. If you were unlucky enough…
Category: Dogs Lifestyle
5 ways to soothe fear in dogs
Alleviate your dog’s fear based behaviours stemming from poor socialization, abuse, traumatic events and even genetics. Joe and Melissa adopted a young mixed breed from…
Beagle Freedom Project
Beagle Freedom Project is a three year old mission of the non-profit ARME, and is named for the gentle breed almost universally used by research…
Ending Breed Specific Legislation
In a time where LGBT rights, bullying and other human issues are front and center, making headlines is an animal issue that the world is…
Charley’s 4-Paw System
Charley Poodle visits our local book shop. And the hardware store. And the church. Not to shop or worship, but to keep up his skills…
Fracking – Is It Harming Your Dog?
Is the procedure from the mining industry known as fracking causing a lot of controversy and health concerns for your dog? If you keep up…
Online dog training classes — pros and cons
Online dog training classes and consultations offer advantages, but can only do so much, and shouldn’t replace in-person training sessions. Melinda adopted Reepo from a…
Natural insect repellent for animals
How fly and flea allergies in her animals prompted one woman to create her own green insect repellent, free of harmful chemicals. You don’t want…
How to fight fleas holistically
Keep your dog itch-free by taking a well-rounded holistic approach to fighting fleas and other pests. Have you ever heard the term “integrated pest management”?…
Manny, the French bulldog
Meet the famous French bulldog with personality plus and fans around the world. It’s clear that Amber Chavez is smitten with her French bulldog, Manny. Little…
Managing canine seizures holistically
Seizures are scary, but don’t panic. Many of these conditions can be managed successfully with an integrative approach. Toby was a darling three-month-old Pomeranian puppy when…
Separation anxiety — could you be making it worse?
Could you be making your dog’s separation anxiety worse? You may be contributing to his fear without even realizing it. Wendy adopted a collie mix recently.…
