Meet Jasper, a 5 year old male Pointer Cross currently in the UK, looking for a calm, loving forever home through no fault of his own. This gorgeous, gentle boy is the definition of loyal — a true “Velcro dog” who forms incredibly strong bonds, especially with the women in his life. Jasper has been…
Taking the extra few minutes to allow the dog to consent to care makes everything easier for the dog and the veterinary staff. Credit: Ron Levine | Getty Images Cooperative care dog training lets dogs feel less stressed about husbandry and grooming tasks for basic dog care. Cooperative care vet visits allow the dog to…
Much like humans, dogs exhibit a wide range of involuntary movements during their sleep. They can shake, tremble, and twitch for a variety of reasons. Unless your dog shows obvious signs of discomfort, there is no reason to worry when you see them shake while sleeping. That said, keep an eye on their behavior and ensure…
Heel vs. Loose-Leash Walking: A Great Take From One of My Favorite Dog Training Blogs Every once in a while, I come across a dog-training article that explains a topic so well that I think it is worth sharing. This is one of those articles. I really like Nicole Wilde’s take on heel versus loose-leash…
Marley – MO Meet adoptable deaf Australian Cattle Dog mix Marley who is looking for a safe and loving forever home. She is fairly small at only 25 pounds of pure love and joy! From her rescue advocate: Marley is around 4 or 5 years old. She is deaf but you would never know it….
Meet adoptable deaf puppy Arlo who is looking for a loving and safe home with someone who will cherish him and keep him safe. From his rescue advocate: Hi! My name is Arlo and I’m a six-month-old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Poodle mix weighing about 12 pounds. And yes… I come with a LOT of…
Pirelli is a 2 year old male medium Lurcher. Pirelli came into our care as a stray and was never claimed by an owner. We believe he may have been used for working as he has a high prey drive and loves playing with squeaky toys. He is one of our longest dogs on site…
Henry got some photo practice on the way to Gramma’s last weekend. Mom took us for a short walk along Minnehaha Creek to tire out Henry and also work with him on photos when we take walks. I was tired of waiting for the little fellow to stay sitting, so I gave up looking at…
If you’ve had an Indian Spitz for even a few months, you already know the coat is the whole conversation. That thick, fluffy double coat is exactly what makes the breed so visually striking, and it’s also the thing that generates enough loose fur during shedding season to concern first-time owners who weren’t warned. Indian…
Splash is a 1 year old male Lurcher. Splash came into our care as a stray and was never claimed by an owner. He has struggled with kennel life and just wants a human to love. Possibly from a working background, Splash’s prey drive is very high, and he is kept on lead and muzzled…
