Say No to Cropped Ears & Docked Tails Are you considering a new family member from a breeder? If you are considering a breed such as a Schnauzer, Miniature or Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, Great Dane, Pit bull terrier, etc., please, please tell your breeder NOT to crop the ears or dock the tail. I’ll tell […]
Don’t Leave Your Dog in Front of a Store

Don’t Leave Your Dog in Front of a Store Over the 4th of July weekend, I stopped at a grocery store. The parking lot was full and there are many people around the entrance. Quite chaotic compared to an ordinary week day. Then I heard a dog yelping. It was a small terrier-looking dog tied to the outer part […]
animal safety, dog bite, dog safety, euthanasia, leaving your dog in front of a store, lost dogs, stolen dogsDanger of Marijuana Intoxication in Dogs – Dewey’s case

Is Marijuana Use Legal in Your State? If you live in an area where Marijuana use (medicinal or recreational) is legal, you may want to keep a few things in mind for your pet’s safety. What Happened to Dewey I took Dewey (5yr-old cockapoo) for an afternoon walk on a nice warm Sunday. We stopped by a park in the neighborhood as usual. It’s […]
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Concern For Leash Jerking On Dogs Leash jerking (a.k.a. “yank-and-crank”) is still used and recommended by many dog trainers today. I don’t know about you, but I really don’t see the benefit of it. Since I’m not a professional dog trainer, I will refrain from explaining why I don’t think it is an effective way of accomplishing […]
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