St. Louis has been an inferno since late June and we’re all struggling to find ways to beat the heat. Our dogs suffer just as much, if not more than we do since they can’t take their fur coats off. I wanted to write a little bit about different ways you can help your dog … Continue reading »
Is your dog one who LOVES to jump up on you when you get home? How about on visitors when they’re barely through the front door? What about those neighborhood kids who run up to say hello when you’re out for a walk? Jumping up is one of the most common complaints I hear as … Continue reading »
Dog bites and children 50% of dog attacks involved children under 12 years old 70% of dog-bite fatalities occurred among children under 10 years old Bite rates are dramatically higher among children who are 5 to 9 years old 65% of bites among children occur to the head and neck Boys under the age of … Continue reading »
“Is that a pit bull?” “Yes she is. She’s very friendly.” “Yeah, I’ve heard how friendly they are on the news!” This short conversation was one I had while out on a walk with my husband and his 8 year old American Pit Bull Terrier, Sasha, in the spring of 2000. Before we could even … Continue reading »
What IS a Canine Good Citizen? How do dogs become canine good citizens? Well, “canine good citizen” or “CGC” refers to a dog who has passed a test developed by the American Kennel Club and evaluated by AKC approved evaluators. The test is meant to demonstrate a dog’s ability to behave in a mannerly way in … Continue reading »
