Another year has come and gone and we had a blast in 2012. The end of the year is always a time to reflect back on the past year, and hopefully that reflection includes better behaved dogs and an increased bond! Staying with the theme of looking back on the past year, here are the [...]
Read More facts, lists, local, product review, programs, puppy, shelters, Store, training adviceIn addition to ensuring that your dog gets the best foods available, the right amounts of physical and mental stimulation, and needed vet care, taking proper care of your dog’s feet and paws should be something every dog owner practices. Here are some facts that you may or may not know about your dogs feet and [...]
Read More facts, medical, vetThe American Kennel Club recently announced their annual list of the most popular dog breeds in America. The AKC’s 2012 most popular dog breeds list is very similar to the 2011 and 2010 most popular breeds list, but with a few changes. The Beagle and Golden Retriever have both gained ground on the Yorkshire Terrier, knocking the terrier to [...]
Read More breeding, factsIt’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone already, and what a year it was! Not only did we move into our new training center in Leander, but we started some new training programs like K9 Scent Games, Dine with your Dog, and a Puppy Board and Train Program, we held a contest to redesign [...]
Read More body language, events, facts, lists, local, programs, puppy, training adviceEach year the Animal Control Poison Center receives a few hundred thousand calls relating to dogs consuming dangerous human foods, plants, and other poisons. While some dangerous items like pesticides, non-food items, human medications, and household cleaners are clearly hazardous to our dogs, some other items that are commonly found in our homes can also be harmful. While we are all aware of [...]
Read More facts, medical, training advice, vetEarlier this week the Postal Service released the statistics to draw attention to National Dog Bite Prevention Week. 5,669 postal employees were attacked by dogs in more than 1,400 cities across the United States, but do you know which cities have the most cases? Houston, Texas was the city with the most dog bite incidents [...]
Read More body language, factsBack in September of 2010, we posted a short blog article on Black Dog Syndrome. We briefly defined black dog syndrome and pointed out that statistics were hard to find relating to the phenomenon. I recently became aware of an extremely detailed report (including those hard to find statistics) on not only black dog syndrome, [...]
Read More facts, localThe AKC released their annual list of most popular dog breeds today. The list for 2011 has only changed a little from the 2010 Most Popular Dog Breeds list they published last year. The list changed so little that the exact same ten breeds are on the list, only a few spots were shuffled around. [...]
Read More breeding, factsObesity is a major problem in our country and it’s also affecting our pets. While exercise is a major factor in maintaining your dog’s ideal weight, nutrition is equally important. Although it will vary greatly based on the activity level and the size of each dog, it’s important to know the caloric requirements of your [...]
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