Odds are you occasionally encounter stray or lost dogs and you want to help. Here’s how to approach them without triggering aggression or fear.
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Month: June 2015
Should You Microchip Your Dog?
I just heard a story in the news about a family who had lost their dog. They did everything to find him—putting up posters, checking shelters—nothing. Then, after two years, they get a phone call. Their dog was found. The person who found the dog took him to be scanned for a microchip and it […]
Cesar’s Advice For Walking A Pack Of Dogs
Dear Cesar, I have four dogs that I’d love to take for dog walks altogether. The problem is that the minute the dogs see the dog leashes they get so over-excited, they run around and bark. It takes me forever to catch the dogs to get the dog leashes on. My lab weighs 100 pounds […]
The Loyalty Of Dogs
There are incredible examples of the loyalty dogs have shown to their human and animal friends. Think of Hawkeye, the dog who lay down next to the casket of his Navy SEAL owner in grief. Or Hachiko, the Akita who greeted his owner at the train station every day when he returned home from work, […]
What Kind Of Dog Breed Are You? Results
Thank you so much for participating in our dog breed quiz! Here Are the Results! Mostly A’s: Bulldog: Silly, relaxed and romantic Mostly B’s: Poodle/Toy Breed: Fashionable, health conscious, and likes to be pampered. Mostly C’s: Terrier: Fun, extroverted, competitive Mostly D’s: Labrador: Loves the outdoors, adventurous, friendly Mostly E’s: German Shepherd: Protective, intelligent, and […]
Saving The Satos — Stray Dogs
By Cesar Millan Recently, I was given the chance to see a documentary called 100,000. It is directed by Juan Agustín Márquez and shows the tremendous problem with stray and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico. The name of the film refers to the estimated number of homeless dogs living in the streets of Puerto Rico. […]
Favorite Hiding Places Of Fleas And Ticks
Don’t let fleas and ticks catch you by surprise. Here are some of their most common hideouts…exposed: Places They Hide In the Home Fleas love to get comfortable inside your home. First, their eggs fall from your untreated pet onto carpets, floors, and furniture. Then they hatch into larvae that dig deep into crevices to […]
The Benefits Of Meditating With Your Dog
By Leslie Garrett After more than a year of trying to “be still” and “quiet my monkey mind”, I finally did what we North Americans are so great at—paying someone to coach us. And so, once a week, I sit on a cushion and try out various meditations, with the hope that one of them […]
Hip And Joint Problems In Dogs
Signs and Symptoms of Joint Discomfort in Dogs As the Pack Leader you must know if your dog is uncomfortable because of joint issues. Typical signs include: Trouble getting up and down Slow or stiff when moving Difficulty climbing stairs Joint swelling Excessive panting Limping Frequently holding a leg off the ground Favoring one leg […]
What Does Your Dog’s Behavior Say About You?
By Nicole Pajer First impressions are important and, like it or not, how your dog behaves is a reflection on what type of person people view you as. Often, when a stranger comes across your pup, he or she will recognize certain behaviors in your dog, which they will link up to you. Here are […]
