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Introduction When you’re planning your next wilderness expedition with your dog, consider their feet and paws.  You’ll both be covering a lot of ground over rough terrain, so make sure your dog’s paws are in top condition. And make sure you’re prepared to take care of his paws if need...

Here’s my system for preparing the daily meal for my 100 pound newfie doodle, “Bear.” In summary, I roast a ¾ pound frozen portion of meat, poultry or organ meat in a little water with a ½ pound portion of yam, carrots or pumpkin at 400F for 75 minutes.  Then...

Treat Your Dog to Delicious Cuts of Meat This article is all about supplementing kibble with cheap meat. Buy the Cheaper Cuts Your Dog Prefers Anyway Treat your dog to meals he’ll love by feeding him a little fresh meat.  I suggest you match his portion of kibble one to...

Essential Commands that could Save Your Dog’s Life Out of all the commands you can teach your dog, this article lists those which can save his life. These are commands that keep him out of danger and out of harm’s way. Among these, three stand out as absolutely essential because...

protect your best friend from ticks If you venture out into the wilderness with your dog, you’ll need to be aware of ticks and the hazards they present. Here’s some basic information on protecting you and your dog from ticks and the diseases they carry.  We’ll look at the chances...

You already know that you need to check the fur on your dog’s legs, paws and toes for nasty burrs and seeds that may have hitched a free ride. These hitchhikers become more of an issue the longer they remain undiscovered, tangling themselves tighter as they work their way deeper....

The Basics of Subtle Canine Body Language Read this post to learn more about your dog’s subtle body language, to start noticing dog communication cues in general, and subtle signs in dogs, in particular.   The goal is to tune into all of the subtle signals, or “tells,” that your...

Blue Green Algae Hazard Harmful Algal Bloom Hazard 7 August 2023 Mill Station Road, The Green Valley of Sonoma County 790 words Algal blooms create a real hazard for dogs who love water.  The toxins produced by these blooms can damage a dog’s vital organs or even kill them.  Don’t...