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Bloat AKA Torsion AKA Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

Posted on February 8th, 2009 by Bernie.

Attention All Dog Guardians!

Find It

Posted on January 29th, 2009 by Bernie.

“Find It” is a great activity to share with your dog. It helps stimulate the dog’s mind (dogs get bored!), burns physical energy (a tired dog is a happy dog) and increases human/dog bond.

Rainbow Bridge

Posted on January 24th, 2009 by Bernie.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

Dog/Cat Socialization

Posted on January 20th, 2009 by Bernie.

Does your dog want to eat your cat? With time and patience you CAN socialize your dog and cat. Every dog is different (as well as every cat!) so the period of time it will take varies greatly. Keep the faith…it can be done!

Separation Anxiety

Posted on January 20th, 2009 by Bernie.

As with any behavior modification, it is important that you have established yourself as the pack leader. With anxious dogs this is extremely important. In order to build the dog’s confidence, he must feel secure in the knowledge that you are in charge and that you will make decisions that will ensure the safety of the pack (all the humans and the dog/s in the household). If there is a lack of leadership, the anxious dog will remain fearful and confused.

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