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…
Food and Drink
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…
other animals
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. …
Behavior, puppy
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.…
Behavior
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…
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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…
