Emergencies can happen at any time, whether you’re at home, hiking dog-friendly trails or out camping. Everyone who shares a home with a dog should have a basic dog first aid kit on hand. Keep your first aid kit in your home and take it with you (or make another one for the car) … Read More »
Archives for 2019
What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Ear Infections in Dogs
Ear infections are common in dogs. Certain breeds with floppy ears, such as Basset Hounds and Cocker Spaniels, have a higher risk for ear infections. An estimated 20 percent of dogs have some form of ear disease. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce the length and severity of these episodes for your … Read More »
What You Should Know About Our New Dog Obedience Training Program
Here at Canine Campus we are excited to announce a new obedience training program with the incredibly talented Patti Davieu. Patti brings more than thirty years of experience to the profession of dog training; she is passionate about helping her clients develop a bond with their dog and working as a team. Our dogs bring … Read More »
Everything You Need to Know About Flying with Your Dog
Flying with your dog used to be fairly straightforward – get a travel crate, don’t feed your dog too much food, administer a sedative from your vet, check your dog in his or her crate with your luggage, cross your fingers and hope your dog makes it OK. Today, the process is a bit more … Read More »
Grain-Free Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs
About a year ago the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first released a statement alerting dog owners about a possible link in canines between dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and a diet containing peas, lentils, potatoes and other legumes as a main ingredient. These ingredients are commonly found in diets advertised as “grain-free”. The FDA suggested … Read More »
Tips to Avoid Dog Boredom
Is your dog bored? Like people, dogs get bored easily, except they can’t tell us when they’re bored. When we think of a dog’s life, the simple pleasures sound nice: a long nap, a good bowl of food and a casual stroll around the neighborhood. While it’s true dogs like having a daily routine, they … Read More »
Living With a Large Breed Dog
When you share your home with a large breed dog, you need to think – and act – BIG. Of course, the term “large breed” can be interpreted to mean a Golden Retriever, while others think more in terms of a Russian Wolfhound or Neapolitan Mastiff. Regardless of your interpretation of “large”, there are many … Read More »
15 Common Mistakes Dog Owners Make (and May Regret Later)
Deciding to add a canine companion to your family is a big decision. Often, the delight of getting a new pup overshadows the true level of responsibility it is to be a dog parent. If you’re not careful, you can allow bad habits to form that will make life more difficult for you and your … Read More »
