The Lancashire Heeler gained AKC recognition in the herding group, but as a vulnerable breed, it requires careful breeding and health testing. Prospective owners should ensure breeders use appropriate puppy programs, provide health and title documentation, and ask questions about the puppy’s future. Selecting a responsible breeder is crucial for the breed’s well-being.
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Thanksgiving
Jacque Pepin loves Thanksgiving because it is a holiday focused on gathering with loved ones and sharing good food. While it’s natural to want to share the holiday with our pets, caution must be taken. Some foods can be harmful to dogs. I talk about which traditional Thanksgiving foods to avoid and which are the safe options.
Halloween Tips for Dogs
Ensure dog safety during Halloween by using ID collars, desensitizing them to doorbells, and avoiding harmful candies. Consider dog-friendly trick-or-treat activities in your area.
Cooler Weather for Better Walks
Walking, of course, is good exercise for you and your dog, but allowing your dog to sniff things that are of interest multiplies the benefit.
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”
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!”
Hiking with Dogs
As spring approaches, our thoughts turn more toward enjoying the out-of-doors with our dogs. Here are a few practical tips that I use.
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.
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