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Must-Have Chew Toys

The secret to happy chewing is variety. Be creative… think rubber, plastic, rope, wood, body parts (pizzles, pig ears, cow ears, chicken feet, chicken necks), fuzzy things, leather things, carrots, oranges, and more. There are advantages and disadvantages to each – they can all break, splinter, shred, be ingested – so it pays to have a chat with your vet about what to watch for when you choose your chews. …

2016 Approved Dry Dog Foods: Whole Dog Journal’s Annual Ratings

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Be honest: The main reason that many of you are reading this right now - the reason that many of you have subscribed to...

The Scooting Dog Decoded

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Why is Rover dragging his butt across the carpet? Not just annoying to watch, this behavior is usually indicative of a bigger problem - infected or impacted anal sacs. Also called anal glands, these little pouches are found on several different mammals including dogs and cats, and are not very noticeable when healthy. When they are clogged or infected, however, your dog will MAKE you notice them.

Step-by-Step Training for Your Dog’s Next Vet Visit

a holistic veterinary practice in Oakland

4 Ways to Be a Better Dog Owner

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check with your neighbors to learn whether he also barks – or barks more – when you're not home. Frequent barking can turn a nice neighbor into a resentful one very quickly.üSome of your guests won't mind when your dog jumps all over them

Dog Trainers Spill the Kibble on Their Favorite Food-Bowl Alternatives

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I will occasionally use a bowl, but increasingly my dogs' meals are experiences! One option is a kibble-dispensing ball for each dog, with a closed baby-gate between them to prevent my Cocker Spaniel from stealing the Shepherd-mix's ball when she's done with hers.

Do you recall?

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There is an article on the WDJ website right now about recalls that is available to subscribers and nonsubscribers alike. I'm glad it's available to anyone who is interested, because it contains information that I wish every dog owner would read and embrace. It's by trainer Lisa Lyle Waggoner, and it's about how to build a consistent rocket recall" response in from your dog. I've used the exercises described in the article over the years with my dogs

Rocket Recall

but keep in mind that the leash is present only to keep your dog with you

(Canine Allergies tip #2) Will a Home-Prepared Diet Help Allergies?

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Most holistic veterinary practitioners recommend switching any itchy dog to a complete and balanced home-prepared diet containing “real foods.” This will decrease the dog’s exposure to unnecessary or complex chemicals and give his body the opportunity to utilize the higher-quality nutrients present in fresh foods. Whether the diet is cooked or raw, the increased nutrient quality and availability of fresh whole foods will improve the health of any dog who currently receives even the best dry or canned foods.

Independent Stores

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A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in the highly unusual (for me) position of being in a strange city and ready for my flight home more than an hour before I needed to go to the airport. So I killed time by asking my phone to direct me to a nearby pet supply store. Some national chain stores populated the list, but then I recognized the name of a small, regional chain, Centinela Feed. I hadn't been to one of those stores before, but I knew that the folks who own the chain are also behind Lotus Pet Food. They had invited me a few years ago to tour and take pictures and video of the canning facility they built, where they make Lotus's canned foods. But I hadn't had time on that trip to visit any of their stores.

Success Story

While the concept of energy-based healing might be tough for some people to accept, professional animal trainer and flower essence practitioner Jennifer White of Woodinville, Washington, has a large database of client success stories to draw upon. It includes a 3-year-old service dog who was on the verge of being retired due to extreme car sickness. The dog had exhibited symptoms of nausea – drooling and panting – since early puppyhood, and he never outgrew the problem.