How much raw food to feed a dog per day? This post includes an equation you can use to determine the amount of raw food your pup needs per day in ounces.
Is raw pork safe for dogs? Yes, supermarket pork in the United States is safe for dogs.
Compassion for people I’m learning to be more compassionate to people. Sometimes, when we love animals, it’s easy to lose compassion for those around us. At least, this is the case for me. It’s important, I think, to keep pets in perspective. I hope I never risk my life to save my dog or my …
Note: If your dog is displaying signs of aggression around food or toys, I recommend you contact a trusted trainer in your area. Dr. Patricia McConnell had a great post on her blog “The Other End of the Leash” last week about how to deal with a dog’s possessiveness using desensitization and classical conditioning. It’s worth reading …
A herd of daycare kids walks by our back patio every morning if it’s warm. The kids walk within 15 feet of our door, linked together in a line. My dog is often napping in the morning sunlight as they pass. Ace likes to growl quietly from the window, or he’ll announce two, little “woofs.” …
It still feels like winter here, and that’s OK. I love winter. The parks and paths are quieter. Fewer people and dogs venture out. Josh and Ace and I visited a favorite Minnesota state park on Sunday. A quiet park, where we’re able to break the rules and let our dog off leash. This is …
Does raw meat make dogs aggressive? No, a dog’s diet can’t turn him into an aggressive dog. However, he might be more possessive of “highly valued” food.
Dogs and kids? Hell no! I came across a Boston terrier rescue group that will not adopt out dogs to homes with children under age 8, according to its adoption application. Yikes? No kids? I understand that all dogs, including Boston terriers, can get a little enthusiastic at times. My Lab mix goes nuts over …
How to get a dog from a shelter Today the focus is on how to adopt a dog from a shelter. How to adopt a dog from a shelter This is the second post in a series on how to get a dog. The series will focus on adopting a dog from the pound, adopting a …
I follow the blog Mark’s Daily Apple, a site about primal living in a modern world. Mark had a post yesterday on 10 psychological hurdles keeping you from losing weight. As I was reading them, I thought, these apply to dog training as well. So I created my own list of hurdles that prevent someone …