Play groups should be comprised of dogs who are compatible in size, age, and play style, and all the dogs should appear to enjoy themselves.
Doggie Daycare Can Be a Wonderful Experience: But is it For Every Dog?
Daycare can improve some dogs' behavior, and aggravate others. How do you decide whether it's right for your dog?
The term "doggie daycare" has become a panacea in recent years for all manner of canine behavioral ills. Does your dog engage in destructive chewing? Nuisance barking? Rude greetings? Poor canine social skills? Mouthing and biting? Separation anxiety? Just send him to doggie daycare, and all will be well. You hope. I'll admit I'm as guilty as the next trainer of suggesting a daycare solution for a huge percentage of my behavior consult clients. The fact is, many of today's canine companions suffer from a significant lack of exercise, stimulation, and social time with their own kind. A good daycare provider can go a long way toward meeting those needs.
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Carbs Contribute the Bulk of Your Dog's Kibble (Even Many Grain-Free Foods)
— Grain-free dry dog food has become wildly popular in the past few years. More and more companies are rolling out a... -
Detecting Canine Anal Sac Problems
Subscribers Only — Anal sacs are located on either side of your dog’s anus, between the external and internal sphincter muscles.... -
HSUS Now Selling Vegetarian Dog Food
— Earlier this year, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) entered the pet food market with its “Humane... -
Canine Hospice Care Options
— When we first adopt that pudgy puppy, or spring that delinquent adolescent canine out of a shelter, our new dog's... -
Caring for an Elderly Dog - Age is Often Mistaken as a Symptom of a Treatable Illness
— Aaron Epstein’s 14-year-old Australian Shepherd-mix, Sam, was losing weight and his appetite wasn’t the... -
Helping Your Dog Lose Weight
— When Ella, a five-year-old Norwich Terrier, first came to live with me a few months ago, she weighed a svelte 10.8... -
Healthy Low-Fat Diets For Dogs With Special Dietary Needs
— In previous issues we've talked about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatitis. In this article we will... -
Canine Pancreatitis
— Pancreatitis literally means inflammation of the pancreas, the glandular organ that secretes enzymes needed to digest... -
Create a Nutritious Raw Dog Food Diet
Subscribers Only — Countless dog owners have witnessed the benefits of feeding their dogs a home-prepared diet, such as cleaner teeth,... -
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