Author Archives: sheilam1954

Summer Fun and a Caution

Playing in the water is the essence of summer. We love it, and our dogs love it just as much. If you’re headed to a natural water body to cool off on a summer’s day, be aware that dangers may lurk in the warm, shallow, quiet water. Blue-green algae is a toxin-producing cyanobacteria that canContinue reading “Summer Fun and a Caution”

July

With July comes summer heat. Be aware of where you are asking your dog to walk. Always walk in the cooler morning or evening hours or along shaded routes if the ambient temperature is not extreme. Blacktop and concert get hot and can burn your dog’s pads. Summer pavement temperatures can be 40 to 60Continue reading “July”

Fun Games to Play with Your Dog

Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside and have fun with your dog. Here are a few ideas. Get or make a flirt pole. It’s easy to make. Just get a pole, an old broomstick, for example, fasten about 6’ rope to it, and tie a toy on the end. You hold theContinue reading “Fun Games to Play with Your Dog”

Rainy Days? No Problem!

April showers bring May flowers. But rainy days also might mean more time indoors for your dogs. This makes April a good time to focus on mental stimulation. My dogs love puzzle toys. You can easily make puzzle toys from empty paper towels or toilet paper tubes. Just put a few pieces of kibble orContinue reading “Rainy Days? No Problem!”

My Furry Valentine

Many foods can be shared between humans and dogs, but not chocolate. Make sure your furry Valentine celebrates safely.

Bad Weather Entertainment

In these long, cold January days, it’s good to have some indoor activities for the dogs like scent work, snuffle mats, puzzle toys, and toys that can be stuffed with tasty things. It keeps their minds sharp and occupied in a constructive way.

Raising healthy, competent pups

Raising puppies with good health, temperament, and conformation takes much hands-on work. I do it gladly because the puppies, and ultimately the breed, benefit.