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Elderly Dog, Your Beloved Older One

November 21, 2010

Older dogs are very special. Today I smiled at watching my own 16 1/2-year-old Woofe foxy up and sprint down the hall. It was a good morning for him. More frequently, I massage his joints before picking him up from his bed and carefully squaring him onto his feet before encouraging him to go outside for his potty duty. Too often now I cringe at watching his weakened legs almost crumble under him. I know his legs would crumble if it were not for his daily Glucosamine. His sweet eyes have a glaze over them but he still sees me as he moves about in his 90% deafened world. I hold and pat him a lot more now because I feel those are the most meaningful things I can do for showing him my devoted and grateful love. Woofe is a Coton de Tular and kind of a rare breed. There were only four in the Seattle area when I got him years ago. He is the most loyal, faithful and darling little fur child ever. [click to continue…]

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Redmond Dogs at Marymoor Park

November 21, 2010

Redmond and dogs go together at the off leash dog park at Marymoor. Big dogs, small dogs and all kinds of our four-legged canine friends are taken off leash and allowed to romp together in play and exercise on a huge acreage in Redmond that has trails and walkways. The City of Redmond has provided a wonderful facility with Marymoor Park for so many citizens.

On a typical Saturday or Sunday in the dog park in Redmond, you will find hundred of dogs gleefully running free as a bird. When you have a small dog, we do caution you though. It only takes one neglectful person with one aggressive dog to make your dog and your life miserable. Your dog can be seriously hurt by just one dog and one forceful bite. It can happen in a second. Some vets will tell you it’s the off-leash dog parks that keep them in business. That may be an exaggeration but, then again, it may be the truth. Be careful and thoughtful.

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New Puppy Dog in Your Life?

November 14, 2010

New puppy considerations boils down to four primary things: time, dedication, patience and money for your dog. If you will dedicate several hours daily and spend the needed funds on a dog, then get a puppy. Hey, stop. We’re talking about a cute puppy so why does this sound so harsh? It’s deliberate because there is no easy, magic way to raise a puppy; it’s a lot of work. Is a dog worth the work? Oh, you bet she is! [click to continue…]

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Dog Communication Includes Diversion

November 7, 2010

How dogs communicate with other dogs is fascinating. On the surface, their canine talk may appear simple. But in actuality, it’s rather complex and too intricate to discuss all aspects in even a few articles. Our focus here is the art of diversion. In other words, its how one dog diverts and distracts the attention of another dog generally while amusing themselves in play. [click to continue…]

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Are Dogs Color Blind?

November 6, 2010

Are dogs. color blind? When you buy Carey, the Jack Russell dog, that wonderful bright red ball, she will love it. But the bright red color has nothing to do with her puppy joy over the new toy. In fact when you toss the ball across the lawn, Carey might run right past it before sniffing back to find it. That’s because Carey can’t see the color red. Your dog will never in her life have knowledge that the color of red even exists on this planet. In fact, Carey can’t see the designer green of your jacket either. Dogs do not see red, green or hardly any part of orange. So next time you’re buying Carey a ball, make it a blue or yellow one.

Only 25 years ago we used to think that dogs only saw black and white and various shades of gray. We used to think they were color blind. Today, we have updated our thinking. Although we still believe that dogs see things somewhat like looking at a black and white television set, we now know that the dog’s world is much more exciting and interesting than formerly thought. That doggie black and white television-like view encompasses several nice shades of blue and yellow as well. [click to continue…]

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Fussy Dog Won’t Eat

November 1, 2010

“My dog won’t eat and is becoming thin”. “My dog is so fussy, I don’t know what to do”. These are very common statements that we hear at Doggie Care Resort.

It can be heart wrenching to watch your beloved dog fuss and pick over food to a point of barely eating. It’s worrisome to say the least. However, you’re not alone. Surprisingly, the fussy eater is quite common. In this article regarding a dog that hardly eats, we are assuming that you have an otherwise healthy, happy dog and there is no vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal blood work, symptons or questionable health issues that would require the attention of a vet.

We are discussing the wholesome canine who holds minimal interest in her own quality food. We may be describing your Missy Fido with the millions of scent receptors in her nose who could be smelling that scrumptious steak morsel on your dinner plate. She is hoping to help you out with the eating of such a delicacy that is in no way more healthy than her vitamin-filled dog food which is still in her dish.

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Dog Breeders Ask Questions

October 31, 2010

Professional puppy breeders will always ask the prospective dog buyer questions. It’s a two-way street because you will be asking them questions as well. The breeder will want their puppies to go to responsible, loving and quality people who will provide proper living conditions, exercise their dogs, love them and spend the needed funds for vets, nutritious foods, training and whatever else is needed. Happy dogs are the goal.

Here are a list of questions you as a buyer can expect to answer from the dog breeder: [click to continue…]

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Pet shop, Internet, Puppy Mill Dogs

October 30, 2010

Dogs from pet shops and those dogs publicized through the mass-dog internet ads often come from puppy mills. Certainly there are some very quality pet shops selling dogs and some high quality, reputable websites selling puppies, but that’s not what we are talking about at all. Puppy mills are a world of abuse, horrible neglect and outrageous cruelty. ‘

When you see that poor doggie in the pet shop window or internet picture, do not get it to save one poor dog unless you know its origins. If you buy that one dog because you feel sorry for it, you will have helped make the puppy mills successful. The puppy mills will have made their profit and mass produce many more to take its place. Yes, you will have saved that one, sweet puppy, but what about all the other hundred thousand you won’t be saving? Puppy mill scum-people are all about greedy, selfish profit without any concern, kindness or humanity for how that profit was made.

Join us in closing down permanently those puppy mills. Instead visit a quality breeder or one of our excellent rescue organizations. There are thousands of wonderful dogs in rescue organizations needing homes and they need our help.

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Puppy Dog Termperament Test

October 30, 2010

A dog and puppy temperament test can help you determine the personality and energy level of a puppy. It can help you in selecting the right dog for your lifestyle. Before conducting the components of a temperament test, please read our other posts on the test. You will need to understand that these are not always totally accurate because of the puppy immaturity. You will need a professional to help you read the puppy’s activities and responses. [click to continue…]

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Temperament Test

October 26, 2010

Temperament test a dog for better decision making. Now that you’ve seen the litter, how do you know which puppy to select? Try doing a temperament test. They aren’t totally accurate but they can help.

Try to do a temperament test on three different puppies. The test is done separately on one pup at a time. But which three pups should you select for the test?

One puppy is sitting shyly in the corner. Another happy little fellow zoomed over, jumped into your lap but then munched your hand rather hard and scurried back across the room. Still a third is joyfully pawing you and [click to continue…]

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