When a dog warns a human or another dog to stay away from his/her food, toys, bed, or anything they consider belonging to them, it is referred to as guarding resources. The warning can be a low growl, raised lip,[…]
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Category: SAFETY
PUPPY CENTRAL- THE HEARTBEAT OF THE HOUSE
Puppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation, do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will be starting them off on the right track to conforming to[…]
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MAKE YOUR DOG’S VOICE HEARD
Dog lovers have a common habit of being their dog’s ventriloquist. Though we don’t always need the pet parent to provide a descriptive narrative, we can see the bubble of words over the dog’s head. So why, when our dogs[…]
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DOG FOOD IS NOT HOME COOKED FRESH FOOD
Cooking for your dog is the one and only way to ensure that your dog is getting freshly cooked food. Here is the perfect example… FRESHPET SELECT DOG FOOD is RECALLED for SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION according to the FDA. How FRESH[…]
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A DOG’S HOME IS NOT HIS CASTLE
A dog’s home is not his castle, but the backyard is his kingdom! So how do you explain the difference to him? If you remove the grey area, your dog will not be confused about what is ok or not[…]
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PAWS ON THE GROUND – HANDS AT YOUR SIDES
The first bad experience I can remember having as a child was being bitten by a dog. That didn’t deter me in the least but it’s as fresh in my mind today as it was the day it happened. My[…]
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INTERACTING WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES – dogs are not human
BODY LANGUAGE Dogs are not human. Approaching your new puppy or frightened, anxiety-filled shelter dog, with your arms stretched out in front of you, as though greeting a long-lost friend, will have the opposite effect you are hoping for. If[…]
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INSANITARY DOG FOOD SELLING HALTED
BRAVO PET FOOD is not associated with BRAVO PACKING. In 2019 and 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter after inspecting a Bravo Packing New Jersey facility. The FDA found evidence of grossly insanitary/unsanitary conditions. Additionally, numerous samples of raw[…]
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IS MY DOG AGGRESSIVE? WHY DOES HE ACT OUT?
Two isolated and not entirely different situations focused on introducing Derek to a new guest in their home, resulting in an act of aggression. Derek was what his pet parents describe as calm and then suddenly for no apparent reason,[…]
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