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 »
I recently attended an obedience trial and experienced several different very high highs and very low lows….and I wasn’t even showing my dog that weekend! While it is always fun to watch dog/handler teams work together in harmony and rejoice with each other when a job is well done, joy is not always what is painted … 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 »
