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It wasn’t until recently that I heard of Manuka honey. Isn’t honey, honey? Apparently not. It was Badger, a rescue puppy, who taught me about Manuka honey. He was found at a homeless camp wandering around. Nobody would claim this nugget, nor would any rescue take him in, so naturally, being the sucker I am, […]

When we think of essentials, we usually think of the cutest collar, leash, and dog bed that matches our décor. Those things can wait! Let’s talk about how we can make adopting a dog as smooth as possible, none of which costs you much if anything. The first 5 Dog Adoption Essentials were mentioned in

1. Hydrotherapy is ONLY for dogs rehabbing from an injury. This is not true, even a little bit. Yes, pups recovering from injury benefit greatly from warm water therapy. The warm water increases circulation, especially in the injured site, and the water allows for pain-free movement. However, recovering pups are not the only ones who

Testing! Quiet Please! Recently, three of my students took the AKC Community Canine Test at Petco. This is the test that follows the AKC Canine Good Citizen. There is even another test further called the Urban Canine Test. I have said it before, and I will say it again, these tests are a great way

Puppies are simply irresistible! Puppies and all babies are adorable, and that is how they ensure their acceptance and survival. If one puppy is great, isn’t a second puppy even better? I, for one, love having a multi-dog household. What I won’t do is have two puppies from the same litter, and I am a

Take a hike! No, really, take a hike and don’t forget your dog. Before you head out the door, consider these tips to make it a safe and enjoyable adventure for both of you. I have really gotten the hiking bug this year in my effort to be more present. I am trying to practice

Measure your dog’s fluency for any skill just like I did when I was teaching five year olds to read or when my sister is learning to play the guitar. This is a good indication how well your dog knows each skill. One minute is all you need! Watch the video now! This quick, measurable

Nothing makes me squirm for hours like picking a tick off my dog or myself! EWWWWW! Are you like me? It makes me squirm now just thinking about it! Tick Remedies If you look around, tick remedies are coming to life on the shelves of your pet stores, grocery stores, and vet offices. Side effects

Why is titer testing not well known? Vet clinics certainly do not advertise it. Do you know about titer testing? I was surprised how many people had never heard of this testing when I was talking about getting Annika titer tested. They would look at me and say, “You’re doing WHAT with Annika?” I am