Image courtesy of IFAW Last week, I mentioned that there were a number of people coming to help locally with the emergency animal shelters established here in Butte County, California, where the North Complex West Zone fire, formerly known as the Bear Fire, has killed 15 people, burned at least 750 homes, and displaced thousands.
Every month, it seems, we have an opportunity to share with you another pandemic-inspired article. This month, it is Stephanie Colman’s piece on “do-it-yourself” nail trimming. It’s important that your dog’s nails stay trimmed to a healthy length, whether or not your favorite grooming shop is open. Stephanie offers tips on equipment, positioning, and what
While many people visit a vet or groomer for their dogs’ nail care, pandemic-induced restrictions have limited the availability of this option. So it’s even more important to learn how to (and stay in the habit of) trimming your dog’s nails yourself. Maybe it’s the telltale click-clack as your dog moseys across the kitchen floor.
Casfuy’s Two-Speed Pet Nail Grinder comes with Ni-Mh batteries that can be charged in three hours via a WSB cord (included) There are dozens of grinding tools on the market – products specifically for trimming dogs’ nails, as well as rotary tools designed for woodworking or other projects. We polled a dog trainers’ group –
Jessie touches Woody’s foot and he instantly looks at her with a happy “Where’s my chicken?” expression: at this point, the touch on his foot elicits the desired happy conditioned emotional response (CER). She feeds him several bits of chicken, then stops touching his foot and simultaneously stops feeding the treats to him. 1. Determine the
A dog who is going to live with children shouldn’t merely tolerate kids; she should adore children – and even prefer playing with them to being with adults. This dog is friendly, but not all that interested in the little girl Those of us who love dogs find the prospect of bringing home a new
Adopting siblings can work, but it takes a truly special owner who has double the time and energy to give to puppyhood. These sisters, Icebox and Spaz, have committed owners who knew how much extra time it would take to make a littermate adoption succeed. I hear it all the time: “Honey, maybe we should get
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There are so many food choices available to dog owners today; it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But whatever you do, don’t just feed the same thing month in and month out; rotating foods from different manufacturers helps provide your dog with nutritional balance over time. It also reduces the potential danger
Adopting siblings can work, but it takes a truly special owner who has double the time and energy to give to puppyhood. These sisters, Icebox and Spaz, have committed owners who knew how much extra time it would take to make a littermate adoption succeed. I hear it all the time: “Honey, maybe we should get
