The German Shepherd is the second most registered breed by the American Kennel Club and also has the distinction of being No. 4 on the list of top breeds in American shelters. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog dating back to 1899. They are a working dog, originally bred to herd [Read More]
Breed all about it… Labrador Retrievers
As with any dog breed, it is important to know the characteristics of a breed to ensure that the breed is a good fit. In the event you are adopting a mixed-breed dog, do research into the most dominant breeds known so you have a good working understanding of your specific dog. The Labrador Retriever [Read More]
BREED ALL ABOUT IT…. Chihuahuas
Our wonderful training consultant has had to take a hiatus due to her educational demands so your fearless editor is going to try and fill in for her by highlighting several breeds — trying to focus on the most “popular” at the shelters. Our first breed will be the Chihuahua. Chihuahuas are the smallest breed [Read More]
Man’s best friend
Have you ever heard the phrase dogs are man’s best friend? This title obviously fits for good reason, since domestic dogs prove their loyal companionship to us every day, however, the position of man’s best friend was filled long ago by a now extinct ancestor of today’s modern dog and wolf species. Recent studies suggest [Read More]
Doggy Dining
Most dog owners want to share their lives with a happy, healthy dog. To keep our dogs’ health in top condition, it’s important to monitor potential health concerns, which can result in expensive vet trips and long, emotional nights. Inadequate nutrition can often exacerbate and even cause health problems, which is why it’s essential to [Read More]
From the Trainer — Hot off the Press…
Welcome to our first Hot off the Press column! This series will explore some of the latest scientific studies in canine research. Dog owners are always thinking up creative new ways to praise our pooches. Whether it’s a new treat recipe from Pinterest or an extra trip to the park, humans are excellent at finding [Read More]
From Emily the trainer — The Dog Days of Summer
Here in Texas, the summer months typically consist of time near the water and fun with friends to combat the long, hot days. Summertime can be an exciting opportunity for dog owners to enjoy more outdoor, canine-friendly activities with the extra daylight hours such as camping trips, swimming at the lake, or simply more time [Read More]
From Emily the trainer – Training Your New Companion
Training is one of the most heated and debated topics in the dog world, because there are multiple ways to get the same outcome. If you search “dog training” online, you’ll find millions of results from varying schools of thought usually promoting one method while bashing another. Regardless of how you personally decide to teach [Read More]
From Emily the trainer – You’ve rescued a dog from the shelter, now what?
Head to your local pet store and pick up a collar, leash, and ID tag to prevent your dog getting away from you, becoming lost, or ending up in another shelter environment. Dog-proofing your house by covering any exposed wires, moving household chemicals, potentially toxic plants, and breakables out of reach, and setting up any [Read More]
Way to help our kiddos…
One of our Facebook followers Sherry McReynolds has graciously offered to help us with a fundraiser!!!! 15-20 percent of all sales from our Pampered Chef sales will go directly to the sanctuary to help with the costs of caring for all of our babies. All of our babies are special needs either due to medical [Read More]
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