Spring has certainly sprung, everyone is out and about enjoying the weather. Some may even say "best time to get a puppy is in the spring" Why you might ask, because the weather is better (especially in NY) for training your pup for out door, walking, socializing, house breaking etc. However,
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Thought I would share this link on "Can Dogs Detect Cancer" because some years ago my Schipperkes had passed away, two of cancer and one had some form of MS. My younger male Spartacus use to take his nose and press it hard into his mom Moet and move it rapidly. After she passed away I saw h
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Just had to write a part II to my Dominance Dog Training post from Feb, puppy class finished as horrifying as it was for me. For example, after six weeks of training the same dogs and people, of course the dogs where going at it pretty wild at some point and most of the owners said "now that's ag
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Recently I have been volunteering at some shelters and while I find it to be a great experience, some things are a bit concerning for me. Of course, some shelters are well structured in care and assessment to animals, some shelters are pretty scary but most of all they serve a needed pu
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Our first hosted Meet-Up at Little Paws Of Hope boarding and daycare I must say "It was just great" everyone was great especially the pups. Meet-ups are a great way to socialize our dogs, especially in the winter and especially small dogs who could use extra socialization. Its apparent to me th
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First, I am a strong believer of dogs having their own space in our homes that they feel is their very own. Fill it up with toys, beds and water, whether this space is a hallway, bathroom or gated off space you want it to be a place they can always retreat to of their own choosing. Of course, t
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Three years ago Miniature Pincher Joaquin came into my life and to my surprise; I had no idea of the degree of fear and anxiety that could live in a dog, especially a 3lb dog. We all hear of this from time to time but when you live with it each day it can become overwhelming for most people.
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This past Saturday, while working on my laptop and sitting with my five dogs all nestled in the blankets on the couch; I had the TV on in the background. Of course, Animal Planet was on the screen with an episode of Pit bulls and Parolees. I must say it makes me proud to know that people like T
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Holiday travel is upon us and many of us are not sure what to do with our pets. Many pet parents cringe at the idea of placing their fur baby in a kennel that might place their beloved dog in a crate all night. More and more in these modern times pet parents look for a home away from home, cag
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Why Dogs Bark! It is important to understand that dogs bark for various reasons. They do not bark just to annoy you and your neighbors, nor do they bark for spite or revenge. Dogs don't bark just because they can (though it might seem that way at times). Certain dog breeds bark more tha
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I have been a little apprehensive about launching my website, mainly due to a move and figuring it all out in a new loca...
