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5 Tips to Earn a Dog´s Trust
Category_Activities Category_Dogs Category_Tips Writer_Dace_Lace
Source 5 Tips to Earn a Dog´s Trust Since ancient times, humans and dogs have maintained a strong relationship of cooperation. Even though discipline has historically been valued as a very important part of the human-dog relationship, we are clear that the first links created between these two species have been forged from mutual trust. For this reason, we have made a compilation of useful tips to gain the trust of a dog. Each dog has individual characteristics and, although there are breeds that are genetically more predisposed to socialization and others that can seem scarier, what most defines...
Choosing an Assisted Living Community for You — and Fido Too!
Category_Activities Category_Assisted_Living Category_Dogs Writer_James_Hall
Source Your dog goes everywhere you go. So, when it comes time to move to assisted living, it only makes sense that your dog comes along as well. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. While an increasing number of assisted living facilities accept pets, seniors still face challenges when searching for pet-friendly assisted living. Why Is It So Hard to Find Pet-Friendly Senior Living? There’s a good reason why some assisted living communities don’t allow pets. Not only can pets spread disease, but senior pet owners are also more likely to fall than seniors without pets. In an assisted living...
Interview With Al and Charlie
Category_Dogs Category_Interviews Category_SparkandBark Category_Spark_and_Bark Writer_Michael_Jaurigue
We interviewed Al Marcano From Chicago, IL, USA with his pup, Charlie! Tell us about Charlie! “Charlie is a lovable 53lbs Old English Bulldog who is a bit lazy on her walks but seems to enjoy them once she gets going. She gets 3 walks a day in the morning, afternoon and evening.” Who are you? What are you about! “My wife and I are relatively new to Chicago from So California. I am retired but my wife took a great job offer at a university in Chicago. We have always had a dog in our home even before we had...
Interview With Josephine, Trixie, and Maximus
Category_Dogs Category_Interviews Category_SparkandBark Category_Spark_and_Bark Writer_Michael_Jaurigue
We interviewed Josephine Castle From Iola, Wisconsin USA with her pups Trixie and Maximus you can find them here! Tell us about Trixie and Maximus! “Trixie is a Labrador mixed with Pitbull. She was from Texas and was known as the escape artist who escaped the shelter in Texas after scaling a 6 ft. fence.. Maximus was from Indiana. He was a Christmas gift.” Who are you? What are you about! “I'm a 30 year old female from Chicago that moved to the country to provide a better life for my children and fur children.”...
Doberman Pinscher: A Breed Guide
Category_Breeds_Doberman_Pinscher Category_Dogs Writer_Carrie_Pallardy
The Sleek and Loyal Doberman Pinscher: A Breed Guide Doberman pinchers are working breed of dog that can often be misunderstood. They have a reputation as aggressive guard dogs, which their powerful build and elegant features seem to confirm. But, there is more to a Doberman than meets the eye. Get to know the pup behind the muscles. A Longstanding History of Loyalty There is some truth to the Doberman’s reputation as a guard dog. The breed originated in Germany, where it was developed by Karl Friedrich Dobermann in the 1800s. Dobermann himself worked as a night...