One of the hardest parts of owning a dog, cat or any pet for that matter, is learning when it is time to say goodbye to them for the last time. When do I know its time to say goodbye to my dog . . .? This is a question I get from time to [...]
Archive for the ‘Random Musings’ Category
I got an email from a new dog owner asking if their choice of name for their new puppy was a good one? Is Milo a good name for a puppy? Sure is a good name if you ask me! I actually know a few dogs named Milo and they are all great fellas! Note [...]
What are different ways to bond with your dog? Very good question here and because I am such a dog lover, one that I really wanted to address. Having a strong bond with your four-legged friend comes with it, a feeling that not everybody can describe. Personally, my situation is even more unique because I [...]
If given the choice of what breed of dog I would love to own as a pet, I would, without a doubt choose a large dog breed. I am not the biggest fan of small dogs, but that does not mean that small dogs are not cool! I have been around big dogs all my [...]
Can dogs and cats get along with each other? This is a common concern for people with one or the other, who want to ‘add the other’ to the mix! Good news for you, yup dogs and cats sure can get along! That said, at the beginning of their relationship, there will probably be a [...]
I have had some outragious vet bills over the years and luckily for me, the vets that I have worked with have been very understanding. On more than one occasion they have offered to put me on a payment plan, where by I would pay them a portion of the bill every month until the [...]
A common concern that many dog owners have is how much exercise they are able to give their dogs. Certain dogs are better off with a lot of exercise, while others do not need as much but how are we as humans supposed to know? How much exercise do my dogs need? This is a [...]
One of the most exciting parts of deciding to get a puppy is figuring out what you want to call him or her. I remember the first time I got a puppy, we had a big family meeting to try to figure out the best name for him. Jasper, as he was eventually called was [...]
If there was ever a treat that my guide dog Lars would do a back flip over, it would be anything containing peanut butter! The big guy has a soft spot for the sticky stuff, and this is partially my fault as I got him hooked on it by filling his kong with it and [...]
Why does my puppy pee when I approach her? Puppies can be funny little creatures and from time to time they can exhibit behavior that may appear strange to us, but is perfectly normal to them. One such type of behavior that your puppy may exhibit is peeing when you approach. There are a couple [...]