Pet dog training and behavior modification
Summers are changing here in Washington State and the rest of the Pacific Northwest. In the almost twenty years that I’ve lived in Western Washington, summer has gone from mild to very hot, sometimes into triple-digits. This may not seem like a lot to those of you reading from places
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In today’s world, everyone is busy during the morning hours; you have to get ready for your job or get to class, or you have to help your kids get up, have breakfast, and get ready for school. Time has, more and more over the years, become a luxury. This
When I was little and living on the East Coast, I remember going to the local shelter with my mom to pick out a pet dog. It was the first dog I was going to have since the German Shepherd mix we’d had (since before I was born) passed away.
I talk about food a lot here on the Lugaru K9 Training blog. I make dog food from scratch for all of my personal dogs. I test different types of high-quality kibbles and commercial pet foods. I talk eating patterns, dog treats for training, and how our pets’ food influences
Dogs, as our best friends, share our hearts and homes and do everything with us. Together we spend out time walking around town, travelling in the car, enjoying in the yard, and cuddling on the couch. Knowing how much time we spend with our canine friends, it’s natural to assume
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
I’m familiar enough with the space-saving life. From back when I lived at home with my parents to living in tiny apartments in the greater Seattle area and finally to the house I live in now, there has always been a need for space efficiency. Especially when you factor dogs
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