Yesterday, I had the pleasure of having lunch with my mom. As always, the subject of dogs came up, and we started talking about Goldendoodles. My mom currently has a 10-year-old Golden Retriever named Augustine (aka Gussie). We started discussing the possibility of her getting a second dog before Gussie was too old to deal […]
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I’m a big fan of dogs with clean teeth and fresh breath. Not only because Ginger greets me every morning by jumping on the bed and giving me kisses, but also because bad dental health can cause serious health issues[1]. I have no issues with bringing my dogs in for annual dental exams, but […]
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Before I brought Maggie home, I spent time researching the crate she would need. There are so many different kinds of crates out there that come in all kinds of sizes. I didn’t want her to use the crate in the wrong way. It was supposed to be a place where she felt safe, where […]
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Today I was at my local pet supply store stocking up on treats and chewies for my dogs. While I was debating on which items to get, a fellow customer asked my opinion on which was better: the bully stick or the rawhide? She saw I had both in my cart. Maybe it’s just me, […]
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Recently, I’ve had the joy to watch one of my best friends adopt her own puppy and bring him home. She’d never owned her own dog before, so it was great to watch her experience all of his first milestones. Some were more enjoyable than others, but there are always a few firsts that dog […]
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Potty training a young dog can feel like it lasts forever. Some dogs take to it quickly, but most will need time to learn that they can’t go to the bathroom in your home. As they grow, they’ll get much better about respecting the potty training rules, but sometimes dogs can’t help themselves. They’re naturally […]
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