DOG PARK DOGS SAFE PLAY
If you have a dog, what could be more fun than going to the “Dog Park” in your neighborhood. I decided to visit a few of them in my own neighborhood and neighboring towns as well. However, unlike everyone else[…]
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Category: HYGIENE
WHAT JENNA REFERS TO AS THE DESIGNATED BATHROOM
Housebreaking, which is now called housetraining or potty training, is more complex than just teaching your puppy to go to the “bathroom” outside. The part of this process that I want to bring your attention to is all the ancillary[…]
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DOGGIE HYGIENE – FOR THE HEALTH AND LOVE OF YOUR DOG
Grooming is a practice that should begin as soon as a puppy/dog is brought into your home. It is very important to get your dog used to being touched around his/her face, mouth, paws, tail, ears, and belly. Remember that[…]
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PLANNED PET PARENTHOOD – A MUST READ
Just as most couples prefer to “plan ahead,” for their anticipated parenthood; it is best to plan ahead before your take on the responsibility of a Puppy/Older Dog/Rescued Dog. No matter what age, origin, breed, sex, size, color, training or[…]
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NATURAL, HOLISTIC OR ORGANIC-CONFUSED?
I picked up a brochure in a local pet supply store, proudly displaying the words “IT’S ALL NATURAL”. The back of the brochure says, NATURAL, HOLISTIC OR ORGANIC? Inside the tri- folds of this brochure are the long awaited neatly[…]
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DOGS HOST A WORM FEST AND THEY’RE NOT CUTE
Understanding the cycle of worms, the differences between the four most common worms, how they infect our dogs, what the symptoms are, how they are diagnosed, how to protect our pups, and how to prevent and eliminate worms, is a[…]
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COMFORT FOR AN OLD FRIEND
It always seems like the best things in life are short-lived. And so it goes for our best friends too. We owe it to them to be more understanding when curling up on the couch is preferred over playing ball.[…]
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K9 TEACHER-TRAINING TIPS AND TRICKS
Are you trying to teach your puppy to play fetch? Instead of using one ball, or giving your dog a treat to bring the ball back, try using two balls or two frisbees. Throw one ball, then show your dog[…]
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JENNA-RALITIES & JEN-TLE REMINDERS
Being a good pet parent means being a loving, caring pet parent. Some of this advice is basic and obvious, and you will think, “I know that.” Of course, you do, but despite knowing that, working our busy schedules can[…]
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