Teddy is allergic to chicken, beef and pork, so I feed her California Nature Lamb & Rice. You know your dog is allergic to something when they start gnawing and itching at themselves so bad they leave bald spots that…
Monthly Archives: March 2007
Helping your puppy to not be food aggressive
When Teddy was a puppy I wanted to be very sure that she never got “food aggressive.†Whenever anybody came over to the house I’d have them stick their hand in her bowl and then pretend to eat some of her…
Backpacking with your dog
Backpacking with your dog can be a lot of fun if you do it right. First, pick the right pack for your dog. Your dog should be able to move her legs and elbows freely and lie down in the…
Free feeding your dog
When I got Teddy, my black lab/golden retriever/irish setter mix, I decided that I would free feed her. Free feeding means making food available to your dog all the time – as much as they want. If you start when…
The Fox and the Hound
Everyone has probably read or watched The Fox and the Hound but I wonder if dogs and foxes would get along if raised together? One summer there was a litter of foxes that hung out by our normal walking path. …
Help! My puppy chews my shoelaces!
First, remember your puppy is just exploring the world. But don’t forget that cute behavior in a two month old puppy might become unbearable in a two year old dog so now’s the time to teach your puppy what’s acceptable.…
Don’t let your dog down!
Dogs pay a lot of attention to routine. My dad came to visit once and I let him sleep in my bed and I slept in the living room. Every morning he took Teddy for a walk while he was…
How fast can a dog run?
Greyhounds have been clocked at 35 mph! Our chocolate lab loves to get out of the truck at the beginning of the dirt road that leads to the lake. He then runs to the lake. He is so excited that…
Can your dog carry a cup of coffee?
This dog is balancing a coffee cup on his head. One of my dogs, Teddy, can balance a grape on her nose. She holds it there (going cross eyed) until I say ok. The trick to teaching your dog how…
What’s your cutest story?
Do you have a photo or a cute story you would like to share? Send it to me, humansfordogs@nospam@gmail.com, and I’d be happy to post it! (Remove the @nospam from my address.) Photo by –morgan♥♥. No related posts.
