Distemper 101
Distemper used to be the scourge of the dog world. Every dog went through it, with some dying, some suffering brain damage and being destroyed, and some coming through it okay. One reason trainers used to wait until a dog was eight or nine months old to start training was to see if the dog would come through distemper okay. …
AKC Pointing Dog Hunt Tests
Want to go hunting? If you have a pointing dog breed such as Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, or Brittany Spaniels, and the dog is registered with the American Kennel Club, you can take your dog to a hunting test and earn titles. These tests are simulated hunts with birds, blank pistols, and dogs. Dogs can earn a junior hunter, senior…
Snake Bites and Your Dog
Snake bites range from clinically insignificant to life threatening and even deadly. Most snakes are not poisonous. Even poisonous snakes do not inject venom every time they bite. The trouble is there is no way for an owner to know if this is a “dry bite” or if the snake shot a full dose of venom into the dog. For…
Car Safety and Your Dog
Dogs are wonderful travel companions. However, just like children, they can do some things that cause problems if not properly restrained and trained. With a little effort, you and your dog will arrive safely at your destination.
We will start with the problems. Then we will discuss the solutions to each problem.
Hanging out the window. First, dogs that hang their heads…
Disaster Preparedness and Your Pet
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many states passed laws mandating provisions for dogs and cats in an evacuation. However, owners need to be ready in case of a disaster, too. Here is the information you need to be prepared.
Your dog needs the same things you do to survive an emergency: food, water, shelter, and any medications…
