Fitness isn’t just about exercise. A good diet, mental stimulation, socialization, and being part of family life are all just as important for keeping your dog in good physical and mental health. Read More…
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Dog Fitness
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Summer Pet Care Tips!
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Summer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with the fun, the season also offers up situations that can endanger your pet. By taking precautions, you can decrease the chance that disaster will happen. The Humane Society offers these tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this summer. Read More…
Ear Care
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Although a dog’s ears need to be regularly monitored for his entire life, a little basic maintenance is generally all that’s required to keep them clean and healthy.
Adopt George!
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Nick will be running with George, a handsome greyhound mix up for adoption with Pet Helpers, at Saturday’s Green and Lean 5K starting at Brittlebank Park in downtown Charleston. Please read on to find out about George! Read More…
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Monday, May 17th, 2010
In a 2008 pet health study conducted by the VPI pet insurance company, ear infections were the number one reason dog owners sought veterinary care. Thorough and regular ear cleaning and maintenance can help your dog avoid ear problems and infections. Read More…
What are you feeding your dog?
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Dog Food Advisor is a website that breaks down the make-up of most dog foods on the market today – both dry and canned. Read More…
Teach Your Dog Self-Control
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Dogs often misbehave because they lack self-control. This lack of control is at the root of a number of behavior problems, including jumping up, bolting out the door, and demanding attention. You can begin to get some control over your dog’s behavior by putting him to work. This means that you are going to ask your dog to do something for you, such as sitting or lying down, before he is allowed to do the things he wants to do, like eating, going for a walk, or playing a game with you. Many dog trainers refer to this as Nothing In Life is Free (NILF). Read More…
Positive Reinforcement Training for Dogs
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means you are rewarding the behaviors you like, and ignoring the behaviors you do not like. You can use treats, praise, or life rewards (i.e. games, walks, car rides) to reward your dog’s good behavior. Clicker training is one effective way of using positive reinforcement to train your dog, but it’s possible to use rewards without the clicker. There are a number of benefits to training your dog with positive reinforcement: Read More…
Dog Fitness
Monday, June 21st, 2010Summer Pet Care Tips!
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Summer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with the fun, the season also offers up situations that can endanger your pet. By taking precautions, you can decrease the chance that disaster will happen. The Humane Society offers these tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this summer. Read More…
Ear Care
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Although a dog’s ears need to be regularly monitored for his entire life, a little basic maintenance is generally all that’s required to keep them clean and healthy.
Adopt George!
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Nick will be running with George, a handsome greyhound mix up for adoption with Pet Helpers, at Saturday’s Green and Lean 5K starting at Brittlebank Park in downtown Charleston. Please read on to find out about George! Read More…
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Monday, May 17th, 2010In a 2008 pet health study conducted by the VPI pet insurance company, ear infections were the number one reason dog owners sought veterinary care. Thorough and regular ear cleaning and maintenance can help your dog avoid ear problems and infections. Read More…
What are you feeding your dog?
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010Dog Food Advisor is a website that breaks down the make-up of most dog foods on the market today – both dry and canned. Read More…
Teach Your Dog Self-Control
Sunday, May 9th, 2010Dogs often misbehave because they lack self-control. This lack of control is at the root of a number of behavior problems, including jumping up, bolting out the door, and demanding attention. You can begin to get some control over your dog’s behavior by putting him to work. This means that you are going to ask your dog to do something for you, such as sitting or lying down, before he is allowed to do the things he wants to do, like eating, going for a walk, or playing a game with you. Many dog trainers refer to this as Nothing In Life is Free (NILF). Read More…
Positive Reinforcement Training for Dogs
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means you are rewarding the behaviors you like, and ignoring the behaviors you do not like. You can use treats, praise, or life rewards (i.e. games, walks, car rides) to reward your dog’s good behavior. Clicker training is one effective way of using positive reinforcement to train your dog, but it’s possible to use rewards without the clicker. There are a number of benefits to training your dog with positive reinforcement: Read More…