Author Archives: Sheri Renaud
Author Archives: Sheri Renaud
You have made the choice to bring a bundle of fluffy joy into your home in the form of the fun, feisty Yorkshire terrier, the dog with a heart as big as a lion that has no conception of her diminutive size. Finding reputable dog breeders can be a challenge if you don’t know where to […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to dogs, pet owners know no moderation. Most dog lovers are strongly emotionally attached to their pets, and treat them like members of the family. This love and attachment includes wanting to give their dog the best quality of life possible, and take care of them into a healthy old age. And despite […]
Continue readingYour Guide To Dog Nutrition: The Best Dog Foods For Optimal Health Along with the pleasure of having a canine as a companion animal comes the responsibility of caring for it. As dog owners, we want to provide the healthiest, happiest, longest possible lives for their best friends, and this guide to dog nutrition will […]
Continue readingTraveling with your dog can be a wonderful and fun experience for both you and your fave canine friend. What can be better than bringing your best friend with you, while also saving you the hassle of finding someone to look after your precious pooch. However, it does require some planning beforehand to ensure you and […]
Continue readingSome owners find it cute when a dog is chubby or fat. Dogs are like people. they are prone to developing conditions such as heart disease, Cushing’s disease and some forms of cancer. One way to keep your dog healthy is by managing food portions properly. There are a number of factors to consider when it comes […]
Continue readingIs “man’s best friend” really a wolf dressed up like a dog? If you ask your own pup for her personal opinion on the subject, she may answer back, “Wolf, wolf!” But…. is she right? Did dogs descend from wolves? Well, as it turns out, not exactly, but kind of… How’s that for a wishy-washy […]
Continue readingThere are things that only “dog people” seem to know about. It’s a secret world of strange little customs and canine to human eccentricities. Take for example why do dogs yawn; the highly contagious dog yawn! If you’re a dog person, you already know exactly what we mean! You’re watching your dog… admiring your dog… when […]
Continue readingAs a responsible dog owner, one of the most important things you should learn about is swimming safety tips for dogs. In fact, this is an absolute necessity if you have a swimming pool and or take your dog to natural bodies of water. Many dog people assume that all dogs are natural born swimmers, instinctively […]
Continue readingDogs, man’s best friend. They’re the loyal friends we can always find being next to us in times of need. They share our joy, they ease our pain, and they do our work with us. We just can’t ask for more. A smart and loyal dog can be very useful. They can help us with almost […]
Continue readingThe “Pet Ownership Costs Guide for 2017” from The Simple Dollar gives a good overview of the primary cost to own a dog. These expenses include the cost for acquisition, medical care, food, equipment, training, and grooming. Using the below “Pet Cost Calculator” in The Simple Dollar guide, let’s examine the most basic expenses for dog ownership. […]
Continue readingYep, it’s mid summer and you’ve got a definite plan for your Saturday. You’re going to beat the heat and mow your grass extra early! You think you won’t even break a sweat…. but whoa, are you wrong! That blistering July sun has you sweating like a pig smelling bacon! OMG, what are you gonna do […]
Continue readingThere are some sobering statistics that every dog person has to face. Cancer is the leading cause of death in domestic dogs older than ten years old. Further, an average of sixty-five million dogs are diagnosed with cancer each year and one in four dogs will die from it. Skin cancer in dogs, including malignant melanoma, […]
Continue readingA hike in the park on a beautiful summer day can be made all the more enjoyable if you take your dog, your best pal, along for the trek! That way, you not only get to enjoy the experience through the eyes and ears of a human, but through the biological marvel that is the […]
Continue readingIf you visit any kayaking forum online, you’ll notice an increasing number of posts from people asking about kayaks for dogs. It seems that the current trend is to take the pooch along for the ride! Who started this trend, we don’t know, but it has caught on like wildfire! People do love their dogs!What Type of […]
Continue readingMy dog chews grass, sort of like a cow. My pup chews it with enjoyment whenever she encounters it, to the extent that my friends and family have begun to refer to her, jokingly, as ‘the grass whisperer.’ However, this is not strange, nor does it bother me. That’s because the grass does not cause any […]
Continue readingWe all have little ticks that we exhibit from time to time with no discernible reason. Maybe you drum your fingers on the wheel while driving or bite your nails out of boredom.For dogs, the equivalent behavior is licking and it is something most dogs do – a lot. What is it that makes dogs […]
Continue readingThe other day, a friend asked me, “Why are dog’s tails docked?” This subject has perplexed me for years, so her question inspired me to dig in and do some serious research. What I learned about dog tail docking will surprise you.What Is Dog Tail Docking?It’s not pretty. Dog tail docking involves amputating all or […]
Continue readingIt’s spring, glorious spring and the dirty little bloodsuckers are out in force. Ticks and fleas are breaking free from their winter doldrums and brashly reclaiming their turf. If you want to know the best flea and tick prevention for dogs, read on. Table of Contents Ticks & Fleas: Not All Bloodsuckers Are Created EqualHow […]
Continue readingDo you wish your pup had impeccable manners? But instead, you have a furry little maniac.It’s probably just a matter of miscommunication. Cross-cultural communications can be a challenge with humans and, with dogs, it can be like Kilimanjaro. Thousands of years of genetic programming have dogs poised and ready to please you. So, it’s not hard […]
Continue readingDo you dream of a lazy stroll down the street casually holding your pup’s leash in one hand and a cool libation in the other? Although loose leash dog walking may seem like a wild-eyed fantasy, I assure you, it is entirely possible. Even for your dog. When I first got my little sweet paws, she […]
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