‘Tis the Season for cookies!

It’s time to start stocking your shelves and your freezer for the most wonderful time of the year! What better time to use nature’s bounty to create some special holiday traditions for your canine friends? Now that the food industry has officially kicked off the pumpkin flavor season, remember that the real thing is really…

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Ready or Not, Here Comes Winter

November Priorities… The change in seasons could be a slow transition or a cold and rude awakening. Either way, start planning to be sure your four-legged family members are warm, happy and healthy in all types of winter weather. Now is a great time to schedule your dog’s annual veterinary exam.  This will help identify…

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Save a Life – Foster

Save a LIfe… While shelters and rescue facilities would like to house every homeless pet, this is often impractical and impossible due to a lack of resources or space. People who are willing to open their home to a shelter pet in need can save dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. Many homeless pets grew…

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5 Tips for a Happy Halloween with your Dog

To Dress Up or Not to Dress Up… Your dog is tooooo cute.  The only thing that could make him more adorable is a clever Halloween disguise, maybe even one that matches yours or is part of a family theme.  While the possibilities for costume ideas seem endless and you have the perfect idea in…

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Winery Walks

Adult Time… Are you a wine drinker, a connoisseur or are you still trying to find a variety you like?  Wherever you fall on the wine consumption spectrum, you are sure to enjoy a visit to a winery on a colorful, crisp autumn afternoon.  You might take a guided or self-guided tour and picnic among…

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Fall Activities for the Whole Family

Spring Forward, Fall Back…  Once your dog has transitioned to your family’s new schedule, fall is essentially the perfect time to be a dog. It’s not too hot and not too cold, the air is brisk and fresh and people want to spend more time outdoors. Fun fall activities for your dog generally include anything…

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Get Ready for the New Normal

Wasn’t it just 4th of July? “…Summer is almost over…”  Now it’s out there, sad, but too true.  Even though Labor Day is as late as possible this year and it’s really not Fall until the autumnal equinox, for most of us, in a few precious weeks, our long warm days of vacation, relaxation and…

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Invisible Fences – What You Can’t See

Invisible Fences – What You Can’t See This is a true account of a pet owner who installed an invisible fence.   The lessons she learned at home were later reinforced in her class work and practical experience as a professional dog trainer. When we first moved to our new home, we were thrilled by the…

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Whip up a Batch of Tail Wagging Treats!

It’s so easy to please your best pal with a little nosh.  But if you’ve ever looked at the ingredient list on a box of dog treats, you might worry that your rewards are doing more harm than good. Make your treats special, wholesome and worry free with these easy- to-make recipes.  You probably already…

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Seven Things Dog Owners Should Know About the 4th of July

 Contain the Party Food… The sites and smells of barbeques, grilled meats and picnic goodies are tempting to all of us but can be particularly harmful to dogs.  Summer menu selections usually contain one or many of the most toxic substances to pets including:  avocados, alcohol, onions/garlic, caffeine, grapes/raisins, milk/dairy products, macadamia nuts, chocolate, candy/gum…

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