Rocco’s sensitive stomach and epilepsy has turned buying treats and chews into an obstacle course of label reading, internet research, vet advice and trial and error. The list of “banned” ingredients is endless and ever-growing. I avoid anything that is synthetic, contains grains, meat by-products or additives, such as artificial colour or flavour. Previously, I’ve […]
Training Thursday: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Absolutely! Dogs never lose their ability to acquire and process new information. More importantly, it is crucial for their overall health and well-being that you provide them with mental stimulation and expose them to new information and situations. Simple things like changing the usual routes you take […]
Wordless Wednesday: Captain Rocco
Training Thursday: Directed Retrieve
Now that Rocco has mastered simple retrieving, we are working on his directed retrieve. It’s definitely a challenge, since he likes to question commands and give his opinion. I have to make sure to hide the first object well, because he keeps pointing out that I already HAVE a toy! The exercise builds confidence in […]
Why is Pumpkin Good for Dogs?
Pumpkin is one of the most versatile food supplements for dogs. It has many health benefits. You can buy cans of pumpkin puree at the pet store or at the grocery store – just make sure it is not the pie filling variety, which is sweetened! I often buy Rocco jars of baby food pumpkin, […]
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