Pet dog training and behavior modification
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When you first bring a dog home, many questions arise in your mind: how to train them , what toys are best, what pet supplies and equipment are required, and of course what to feed them. But there’s more to consider if you want to give your dog a full,
Here in western Washington State, winter is starting to fade, making room for warmer weather and with it, wild mushrooms. Where we are based, wild mushrooms seem to peak in the late summer and early fall, but they start to show up when spring comes around. And, these wild mushrooms
Among all types of dietary supplements purchased by dog owners for their canine friends, supplements for joints are most commonly purchased. There is a valid logic behind this. Joint issues are very common in dogs. Although joint problems are more common in older dogs, younger dogs can also often develop
Out in the wilds that are the internet, there’s a buzzing concern around trachea when it comes to dog training. Online breed profiles will warn of the risk of collapsed trachea in specific breeds, amateur dog trainers will rant for hours about it, and strangers will warn how it’s dangerous
What is Canine Obesity? Obesity in dogs is defined as an excess of white adipose tissue, which is usually the result of energy intake exceeding energy consumption. While the science has not made clear the exact extent or proven direct causation, canine obesity is at best associated with a number
At Lugaru K9 Training, we require all dogs to be up-to-date on their required vaccinations, and we strongly recommend including a number of other vaccinations for a number of reasons. Surprisingly many pet owners today don’t get their pets vaccinated, or don’t consider it a necessary part of their pet’s
If you are hearing the phrase “brachycephalic” for the first time, you may think from its technical name that it denotes some kind of canine disorder that you should avoid at all costs. In reality, though, this term refers to a group of some of the most common and well-liked
While commonly talked about in cats, whisker fatigue in our pet dogs is a topic touched on significantly less often. But did you know that whisker fatigue and whisker sensitivity can also happen to dogs? Put simply, whisker fatigue is the repeated over-stimulation of the whiskers. Whiskers, sometimes called vibrissae
Some time ago, a friend’s dog got out while he was left with the dog-sitter. On a tense winter afternoon, I put my day on pause, and a group of us spent the greater part of a day trudging through snow, leaves, and deer poop while following scattered dog tracks
