Fencing Options for your Dog
Robert Frost said, “Good fences make good neighbors.” They also increase the safety of your dog by protecting him from wandering off and getting lost, hit by a car, or stolen. There are three main types of fences that are used with dogs today: electric containment systems, chain link fences, and wooden privacy fences. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
Electric containment…
Helping Spot Get Home
We teach human children their name, address, and phone number in case they get lost. Your dog cannot recite these things, but we can help him get home if he is lost by placing some identification on him. There are three main types of identification: tags, tattoos, and microchips. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
Tags are by far the most common…
Kennel Cough, The Doggy Common Cold
Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease that causes upper respiratory problems and a deep, persistent cough. Because it is so contagious, it can sweep through a kennel in a matter of days, hence the name “kennel cough”. This infection is actually found wherever dogs congregate, such as dog shows, the groomer, veterinarian’s offices, or dog parks.
Dogs with kennel cough…
