Recent Posts: Wellness
What If I Told You It’s Not Your Fault?
December 31, 2017 | by awdesignPosted in All Dog Categories, Training, Wellness
What if I told you that your six week old puppy is at a serious disadvantage in life because he was taken too soon from his mother and littermates? What if I told you the genetic factors were already in place with your dog’s aggression before she was even born? What if I told you […]
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Natural Flea Control for Dogs
May 14, 2015 | by awdesignPosted in Wellness
There are so many flea control products available for dogs and I think I have tried them all. We live in a climate that has horrible flea infestations the majority of the year. I’ve tried the topical chemicals but did not like the effects on our dogs, my 15 year old Golden, especially. We also […]
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Dog Training Methods vs. Jargon
July 13, 2012 | by awdesignPosted in Training, Wellness
This story inspired me to write about some of the common jargon an unassuming person may hear when looking for a dog trainer. As with anything that creates controversy, or allows for multiple opinions, dog training is right up there on the list of hot topics. There are a colorful spectrum of opinions on it. […]
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Symptoms of a Poor Diet in Dogs
January 25, 2012 | by awdesignPosted in Wellness
Meet Attila while on a food high in grains, artificial colors and preservatives. Her food was also deficient in high quality protein sources, so she wasn’t thriving on her old diet. She sometimes dug at her skin and itched. If you look closely at her picture, you can see the pink irritation in her skin. […]
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Tips for Halloween with Your Dog
October 17, 2011 | by awdesignPosted in All Dog Categories, Training, Wellness
Halloween: A time for candy and costumes for us humans. As much as we may enjoy this holiday, Halloween can be confusing and scary for our canine friends. Have you seen some of those costumes out there? I can’t imagine what they look like to a dog. 🙂 Here are some safety tips and things […]
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A New Canvas: The Importance of Puppy Socialization
August 11, 2011 | by awdesignPosted in Training, Wellness
A puppy is like a new canvas. They are not blank slates due to genetic and environmental factors, but they still will need our help with navigating their world. Everything about them is new, which leaves them extremely impressionable to their experiences within the next several weeks. You may be asking, “When is it ok […]
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