Dogs

What does noise anxiety look like? It’s like when your dog hears thunder, starts barking and trembling; clinging to you like a magnet until the noise goes away.  Noise anxiety, also known as noise aversion, can be caused by tons of different noises from something as...

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “curiosity killed the cat”.  Unfortunately, for many dog owners “curiosity skunked the dog”.   These naturally curious canines oftentimes can’t resist getting into trouble.   When they do get skunked it is an unpleasant experience for...

No one wants their dog to get sick or feel bad!  When our pets get diarrhea or vomiting we want to “fix” the situation immediately.   In most cases, diarrhea is the body’s way of flushing out toxins and it is typically best to let it run its course.   If you know your...

A sniff walk allows your dog to sniff whatever he or she wants during a walk.  Dogs LOVE to sniff.  In fact, a dog’s sense of smell is 1000 times greater than a human's.  Dogs have around 300 million olfactory receptors, whereas humans only have around 6 million.Many...

Meet my friend Sugar.  This 12-year-old labrador retriever has a very unique adoption story.  Sugar worked as a pheasant hunting dog at Thuderstik Lodge in Chamberlain, South Dakota for most of her life.  At the age of 9, she was officially put into retirement and...

In order to prevent a dog bite, it is important to learn how to interact safely with dogs and understand how and when to approach them.  Also, It is especially important to educate children about this, as they are the most common victims of dog bites.  When a dog...

Understanding which vaccines your dog needs is an important part of being an educated pet owner.  While it’s understandable that you don’t know everything there is to know about dog vaccinations and the diseases they protect against, understanding the basics outlined...

It always amazes me how some dogs will eat just about anything.   Rocks, poop, shoes, underwear, trash, children’s toys, just to name a few.  Many dogs eat whatever they stumble upon, and some have turned counter surfing into an Olympic sport. Beyond just being...

Winter weight gain in dogs is all too real!  You may think a few extra pounds on your dog is not a problem, but did you know being just 10-20% over their ideal weight can cause serious medical conditions?  That’s less than 1 extra pound for a Chihuahua and only 5...

Sometimes as I clean my house, I wonder how many dogs actually live in my home.  It seems that there is enough dog hair for at least 10 dogs, but the last time I checked, there is only 1 dog living with me.  For the life of me, I have no idea how one 40 pound mutt can...