Whether you use a collar or harness to walk your dog, make sure you have your dog’s name and phone number on a dog tag attached to the collar or harness. Don't want to make and keep track of multiple sets of dog tags? Get a marine 2-inch long brass “fast eye snap hook”. Move…
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Food 411 – Peas, Legumes and Pea Derivatives
Legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, and peas are a great source of protein and fiber! Legumes replace grains in many dog foods as a binder to ensure the dry dog food retains its shape, and to add protein to the food. Adding legumes as an additional protein source also helps with sustainability and decreasing stress…
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Health Tip: Pointers for new puppy parents
Training – Help your puppy become a good canine citizen; teach her manners, loose leash walking and recall. Register for April, May and June semi-private 4-week evening workshops with Christine of Family Dog Training, LLC Social interactions – Stop by Just Fur Pets and pick up a copy of our puppy scavenger hunt. Complete these sensory…
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Food Tip: Doggie Digestion
Admit it, your dog will get all kinds of people-food snacks throughout the holidays. If too many treats send your dog’s digestion sideways, give her one or two Belly Aid charcoal biscuits from Bocce’s. And if her poop is less than firm from the activity and food, add some plain pumpkin (not the pie filling…
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