Debra Kossoff
HARNESS YOU’RE BEST DOG WALK
Collars and Harnesses and Related Walking Gear, “Oh, My!” It depends…what type of walking gear will work best for your particular,...
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- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
Happy 4th of July and beyond...
The fourth of July and fireworks, in general, can be an exciting time for us humans but not so much for our canines. Exposure to loud,...
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djw22812
- Feb 11, 2022
- 1 min
Chocolate & Canines Don't Mix
What makes chocolate so lethal to dogs is two things...Theobromine and Caffeine. The higher the amount of Theobromine the more toxic it...
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Debra Kossoff
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
"Bark...Who Goes There?"
So...what, if anything can you do about the barking if it's something you wish you curtail? First and foremost, don't punish the barking...
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djw22812
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FOR PUPS
The holiday season is a joyous time of year for humans but it can be a dangerous time for our canine companions with all the social,...
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djw22812
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
When a Walk is More Than Just a Walk
You may be shortening your dog's life by a year or more by not walking him/her regularly. It has been shown that only half of all dog...
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djw22812
- Aug 30, 2021
- 1 min
Dogs and Antifreeze Don't Mix
The active ingredient in antifreeze is ethylene glycol and due to the sweet taste dogs tend to be attracted to this liquid that drips...
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djw22812
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
BEWARE DOGS OVERHEATING!
The canine species is typically bad at dispelling body heat and this puts them at higher risk of "heat stroke" which is a...
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djw22812
- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
Fireworks and Your Pup(s)
The fourth of July can be an exciting time for us humans but not so much for our canines. Exposure to loud, booming sounds and flashes...
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djw22812
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
DISCONNECTED & DISTRESSED DOGS
With so many owners returning to work outside of the house these days our furry family members are experiencing separation anxiety at...
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djw22812
- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
FIRST AID KITS FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS
So...what exactly should I put in my first aid kit if I want to make one on my own? Make sure to include important paperwork, including...
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djw22812
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
TOP 16 MOST COMMON POISONOUS PLANTS FOR PUPS
Below are the list and the symptoms your dog may exhibit if he/she ingests these plants. Please keep your pup away from these plants and...
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djw22812
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
2020 Top 10 Toxins for Your Pup
How safe is your pups around the following items in and around your home: Over-the-Counter Medication - this was the number one reported...
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djw22812
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
2 Cons Equal 1 Pro
It takes both CONsequences and CONsistency in order to get PROficient training with dogs. That's how they learn best. But what is...
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djw22812
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Nice Dogs Do Bite given the right circumstances
Many dog owners are guilty of agreeing with the commonly held belief that their "nice dog" would never bite someone, but they would be...
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djw22812
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Rehoming Your Pandemic Pup
Recent research suggests that 3 out of 4 pandemic puppy owners will consider rehoming their pups once the pandemic comes to an end due to...
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djw22812
- Jan 25, 2021
- 1 min
Socializing Your Pup
Socializing your dog whether it be a puppy or adult simply means introducing your pooch to other animals (including humans), things,...
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djw22812
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
How Does Your Dog's Weight Measure Up?
Obesity usually occurs as a result of an imbalance between the amount of energy consumed and the amount of energy expended (although there c
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djw22812
- Dec 19, 2020
- 3 min
ANTHROPOMORPHISM
ANTHROPOMORPHISM Definition: attributing human characteristics to canines Dogs may not be experiencing things exactly like humans are...
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djw22812
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Service Dogs v Emotional Support Dogs vs Working Dogs vs Therapy Dogs
{Excerpted from The American Kennel Club article} Dogs have been helping humans for a long time in many ways but the titles bestowed upon...
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