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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Boredom: A Recipe for Disaster

Boredom: A recipe for disaster Many of the problem behaviors people come to me with are traced back to a bored, and under-stimulated dog.  If a dog is rarely exercised, and has nothing to occupy their time, they’ll start to look for things to do.  All of a sudden the thought runs through their mind, “Hey those shoes look like fun!” Exercise, exercise, exercise!  Your dog needs it more than you realize.  I also suggest giving them an adequate

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Have You Brushed Lately?

Have you brushed your dog's teeth lately? February is National Pet Dental Health Month. If you're like most pet parents, you've neglected this important area. A healthy life is linked to a healthy mouth for us, and the same holds true for our pets. Ideally brushing should be done daily, but at the very least 3 times per week. It's important to select a toothpaste formulated for dogs. I'm fond of Petrodex, and it comes with a handy dental kit. My

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