Info, Tips, Health
Who doesn’t love watching cute dog videos on social media? They can be very entertaining. But the quest for viral fame can sometimes lead to harmful trends, like the TikTok “Bark at Your Dog” challenge.
This is where you’re supposed to get very close to your dog’s face and bark loudly to capture a dramatic reaction on video. While this might seem funny, it can actually be very stressful and upsetting for your dog.
I recently received this question from a reader. Her situation brings up several tricky greeting/living situations, so I wanted to share my response with all of you. The way she writes her questions already lets me know that she’s more than a little worried and stressed about this. Anyone who’s had to deal with dominance issues can likely relate. It ain’t fun.
We have 2 female show Miniature Bull Terriers aged 5 yrs and 3 yrs both intact. There were … Read More
In my previous post on people thinking they want Aussies, I illustrated the energy and athleticism of Australian Shepherds.
Arrow is now 8 months old and is a complete joy for my daughter (and for me when I get to babysit). And he is a very typical Aussie.
If you’re not prepared for a Velcro watch dog, don’t get an Aussie.
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Yup! Arrow’s got himself a nice case of Pink eye. Medically known as conjunctivitis, it affects many dogs and can cause discomfort and potential vision issues if left untreated.
Pink eye in dogs is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that covers the front part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. This condition can affect one or both eyes, leading to redness and swelling. Other … Read More
Came across this Washington Post article today on
While I usually do get my dogs out for walks daily, this was a great reinforcer to keep that up. I do it as much for myself as I do for them. I need my fresh air!
But a friend recently asked why I didn’t just let them hang out in the backyard since we have a big fenced yard. … Read More
This is a tough choice! I love both Border Collies and Australian Shepherds! But if I were to counsel someone considering these breeds, the first thing I’d look at is dog experience. The second thing I’d look at is how much time do you have to train and exercise these dogs.
While there are many similarities, as both BCs and Aussies come from the Herding Group, there are also some … Read More
Riley is home from neutering surgery and we were told to have him wear a cone so that he can’t lick himself. Even though we got a soft, flexible cone, it made it hard for him to see. And that made him feel nervous and scared. He stayed frozen on the spot. No amount of coaxing or reassuring helped.
The cone lasted 5 minutes. Andrew went and got a washable female doggie diaper one size larger than Riley needed (so … Read More
Long-time readers know I’m a big believer in multiple dogs. I’ve written numerous posts on the subject. I don’t have many soap boxes, but this is one of them. Pack and herd animals, in my opinion and experience, should not be kept alone. Just because dogs can seem to do fine as singles in a household doesn’t mean there aren’t significant benefits when adding another dog.
Science concurs. The following article speaks to the many ways we may be … Read More
