Selecting a Dog Breeder!

Selecting a Dog Breeder!

Now that you have figured out what breed(s) may fit your lifestyle (see our previous blog if you missed it!) let’s talk about how to screen your future puppy’s breeder. First up, health testing. A breeder that has nothing to hide will be up front and...
Choosing the Right Puppy!

Choosing the Right Puppy!

How to pick the right breed of dog for you! It seems like everyone I know is getting a puppy or has puppy fever! I am no exception to this rule myself! Choosing to add a puppy to your life is a huge decision. Let’s talk about how to select the best pup for your...
Frantic About Fireworks?

Frantic About Fireworks?

New Year’s Eve. Probably my dog’s second least favorite holiday of the year. If they knew what a holiday was, that is! Of my own 6 dogs, 2 of them despise fireworks and gunshots. Here are some things I do to help my own freaked out pups through these...
Puppy is Named. Finally.

Puppy is Named. Finally.

New Puppy’s First week home! Ok we have covered his first day home and first full day after that. He remained nameless until 4 days later when I finally struck gold with the name, Gilderoy Lockhart! It suits him absolutely perfectly. I mean, really, look at those...
Happy Vet Visits!

Happy Vet Visits!

Is your pet stressed at the vet? Or do you have a young animal that you would like to see grow up enjoying their veterinary visits? All of our pets will require veterinary care at some point in their lives and of course routine veterinary visits will always be a part...
Your First NACSW™ Trial!

Your First NACSW™ Trial!

  Congratulations! You Got In! Woohoo! You finally got into your first NACSW™ trial! Getting into a trial is half the battle after all. New competitors are often anxiety ridden and the best way to battle your anxiety is to be prepared. Start by reading the Rule...