Wisdom of life

Monthly Archives: May 2014

Common Questions and Answers

Common Questions and Answers 1.  Is it alright for dogs to sleep with you and be on furniture? This is a matter of owner preference.  As long as the dog isn’t resource guarding their resting spot I see no problem in allowing a dog to be on the bed or furniture. 2.  If my dog eliminates in the house should I rub their nose in it and scold them? Never do this.  It’s quite likely such methods will lead to your dog becoming fearful of eliminating

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Tips for the Summer Heat

Tips for the Summer from Focused Dog! As the temperature gauge is rising here in the Central Valley we’d like to take this time to underscore some do’s and don’ts to help your pet stay safe. Don’t Do This: *  Leave your dog in the car.  Even a quick visit into the store can be harmful to your dog in the Valley heat. *  Walk your dog on hot surfaces.  Hot asphalt can do great damage to your dog’s paws.  It’s always a good idea to

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