Natural Dog Nose is Super Sensitive – Why Dog Whiff?

When I watch our dog, Eby, noses his way in the garden around my homestead, I sometimes try to imagine what he is smelling. He is like a shopaholic at a rummage sale, smelling anything and everything that comes its way. And almost every dog I met knows the best way to uncover and get … Read more

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The Psychology of Successful Dog Bathing

“Can I wash my own dog? It can’t be that hard can it?” These are the words that I hear everyday as I go about my business working at the Pooch Parlor in Northern Idaho. Each time I walk a customer through this process, I find myself wondering why in the world something so simple … Read more

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How to Choose the Best Dog Insurance Company

You never know what’s going to befall your dog. If you have to take him to an expensive vet, then you’ll be glad you had the foresight to get insurance. Here are a few things you need to look at when trying to find the best dog insurance company. Experience First and foremost, you will … Read more

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Choosing Toys For Your Dog

When choosing toys for your dog there are actually quite a few things to keep in mind. The breed of your dog, responsiveness to sounds, and the age of your dog really make a difference in which type, size, and style toys to get for them. Firstly the breed of your dog if important mostly … Read more

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Do Changes in Barometric Pressure Affect Your Dog?

Barometric pressure is atmospheric pressure measured by an instrument called a barometer. That pressure peaks and troughs, causing the changes in our weather. High pressure is pressure greater than the pressure around it. It couples with clear, cloudless skies and drier air. Low pressure is pressure less than the pressure around it. Lows couple with … Read more

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Small Animal Emergency Vet Services

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. They come from many different species and pack many different surprises as well. No matter what, our pets are our special friends and they bring joy to our lives. Pets bring happiness, comfort, companionship and joy. However, there are many things which need to be considered when it … Read more

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Camping with Dogs – Campground Etiquette

Camping Etiquette for Dogs 1) Always keep your dog on a leash: This sounds so trite and as a dog owner you have heard it time and time again. But, it is one of the most common problems. There are a number of issues associated with letting your dog off-leash in a campground. First, they … Read more

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Pet Health Insurance: Is It Right for You and Your Pet?

I just got back from a visit to the veterinarian to have my three dogs get their scheduled booster shots and tests. I saw a sign at the vet for a Senior Pet’s Wellness Insurance Plan which would cover a check-up along with necessary tests and some preventative care. I did not think I needed … Read more

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