I’m sure you’ve had the experience of telling someone you feed your dog a raw diet, only to receive a opinion on raw feeding such as “Oh, he’ll choke on a bone for sure!” or simply, “Why?” Mostly, the reactions will be negative simply because it’s not “normal” and people typically react defensively to the …
Lindsay Stordahl
Have you ever had to deal with an off-leash dog (or a dog on a Flexi leash) charging you? What did you do? This week I shared a local letter to the editor about a dog on a Flexi leash attacking and biting a runner (thanks Mike, for the link). I am a dog lover, …
Last Wednesday morning I raced a half marathon just because I could. There was no official race event. No official timing system. Just me and my gps watch. I raced against my previous times and although I didn’t top them all, I managed to snag a third place beating all but two. I turned 30 …
How often do dogs need heartworm protection? Do they really need to take HeartGard all year?
How much raw food to feed a dog per day? This post includes an equation you can use to determine the amount of raw food your pup needs per day in ounces.
Is raw pork safe for dogs? Yes, supermarket pork in the United States is safe for dogs.
Compassion for people I’m learning to be more compassionate to people. Sometimes, when we love animals, it’s easy to lose compassion for those around us. At least, this is the case for me. It’s important, I think, to keep pets in perspective. I hope I never risk my life to save my dog or my …
Note: If your dog is displaying signs of aggression around food or toys, I recommend you contact a trusted trainer in your area. Dr. Patricia McConnell had a great post on her blog “The Other End of the Leash” last week about how to deal with a dog’s possessiveness using desensitization and classical conditioning. It’s worth reading …
A herd of daycare kids walks by our back patio every morning if it’s warm. The kids walk within 15 feet of our door, linked together in a line. My dog is often napping in the morning sunlight as they pass. Ace likes to growl quietly from the window, or he’ll announce two, little “woofs.” …
It still feels like winter here, and that’s OK. I love winter. The parks and paths are quieter. Fewer people and dogs venture out. Josh and Ace and I visited a favorite Minnesota state park on Sunday. A quiet park, where we’re able to break the rules and let our dog off leash. This is …