Your dogs and fireworks.
It’s that time of year….. the 4th of July. I’m pretty lucky. Neither of my dogs are very reactive to fireworks. Pippa barks some but doesn’t show any signs...
Northern Michigan is a dog’s paradise. Long time dog lover, rescuer and advocate Diane Hansell shares dog tips, health, food and fun info for you and your dog.
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How to help a leash reactive dog.
Do you have a dog that is overly reactive to other dogs when you are walking or in public places? It’s a hard problem to overcome. It takes time...
It’s tick watch time!
Spring means blooming flowers, growing grass, walking in the woods…. and ticks. And from what I am hearing from my dog friends, they are everywhere this year. We had...
Seizures and your dog
When your dog has a medical issue, it can be heartbreaking. One condition that I’d like to discuss this week is epilepsy. Seizures in dogs are more common than...
What’s that smell?
You open the door after letting the dogs out at night…. and the smell hits you. There is nothing like it. Your dogs have been skunked. Now what? Skunks...
It’s National Puppy Day
Today is National Puppy Day. Although we all love to celebrate our dogs, this day has a little deeper meaning. It was created to help bring attention to all...
Is the family sabotaging your puppy training?
Training a puppy or even a new adult dog you’re adding to your family takes commitment. If you live alone, it’s easier. You set the schedule, the rules and...
Thinking about a vacation with the dogs?
I’ve been thinking about vacations a lot lately. For two years, I’ve been kind of a homebody, hanging with my dogs. And now that I feel safer venturing out...
Happy Valentine’s Day with your dog.
There is so much talk about Valentine’s Day. It’s the holiday of love… but what if you’re single? That’s me and many of my friends too. But we all...
Is nail trimming time full of drama?
I have always trimmed my dogs nails at home. They do not need professional grooming, so It was just easier to do it myself. Until Bailey. He’s the deaf...