New Leash on Life: Nuts for Mutts Coverage!

The 8th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show & Pet Fair was again a huge sucess.  Click the PDF documents below for dog show event coverage.
Click on NUTS FOR MUTTS to read about coverage from the event.
Also click on NEW LEASH ON LIFE Event Q&A to learn more about the program.
A very special thank you to Read More

Teaching Directionals and Discriminations

Many commands mean different things to different handlers.  What is important is not the word you use, but that whatever word you initially associate with a specific behavior, you are consistent in your use of that word.  Often handlers who have super fast dogs that run ahead of them need good directionals and obstacle discrimination Read More

15 Ways to Spend Smarter When Traveling to Trials

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By Vita Allison  Not only will you save gas, you have extra hands to help with setting up all the stuff, watching dogs, and built-in entertainment.  Some great discussions have occurred within the confines of a car on a long ride.
1. Carpool.
2. Keep the vehicle well maintained.  We’ve all heard it, but it’s Read More

Holistic Alternatives for Pets

You may ask, what does the term ‘holistic’ mean? The word holistic is derived from the word ‘whole’.  Holistic veterinary medicine, therefore, refers to the treatment of the whole organism rather than the treatment of individual body parts or simply the removal of symptoms. For example, if a cat is diagnosed by the veterinarian with Read More

10 Tips for Changing Your Dog’s Diet

Make sure to read the recipes carefully incase your dog has any food allergies that you are aware of and then double check to see if any of those ingredients are listed below. Many dogs have different nutritional and dietary needs at different stages in their life, so make sure if you have any concerns Read More

5 Tips for Safe Travel With Your Pet

When planning a getaway with your four legged friend here are a couple of helpful things to remember:
1.  Always remember to never leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a dangerously hot in no time, and your pet can develop Read More

I can lead my dog to water, but how do I teach her to swim?

I Can Lead My Dog to Water But How Do I Teach Her To Swim? Article & Photography By Deborah Lee Miller-Riley.

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Well, it’s not so much about teaching a dog how to swim as it is about supporting and motivating her and setting her up to succeed at learning how to balance and paddle Read More

Cross Training Your Dog

Cross Training Your Dog For Performance Events. Article By Diane L. Bauman. Photography By Bohm Marrazzo Photography.

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Cross Training Your Dog For Performance Events: Cross training refers to educating a dog in more than one venue at a time. An example of this would be teaching a dog to gait and stack for the conformation Read More

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Dog Travel

1. Check out Dog Camp this Summer!
Dog camps are a fun way to spend time together with your dog and often an excellent way to explore new dog activities. !–more–> There are many types of dog camps. Some are intended as vacations with your dog. Other dog camps are geared to people already competing Read More

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