Archive for the 'Cool dog stuff ' Category
My Dog’s Yelp Review: Our Trip on Mt. Hood
The pack: Bruiser: 12 year old doxie, nickname Bruisy or “the warrior” Walter: 3 year old doxie, nickname Walty or “monster” Shermie: 8 year old beagle/basset hound or a.k.a. “crazy mixed breed” Bruiser: “Highs but more lows” — Well, we...
by Christy Caplan
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December 6, 2015 
Essential Fatty Acids: Many Benefits
PetCo blog on healthy coats. Infographic. Adult dogs need two essential fatty acids: Omega-three and omega-six fatty acids. This infographic looks at the role of essential fatty acids in skin and coat health. I’m a big fan of using Salmon oil...
by Christy Caplan
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November 28, 2015 
A recipe for not getting bit by my old doxie during the holidays!
(Just a gobble gobble post for those of you that live with dogs that don’t love guests and company during the holidays!) This is dedicated to my old dog Bruiser, this morning my husband and I talked about the guests...
by Christy Caplan
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November 24, 2015 
Bandages, CPR, Emergencies…oh my! Pet First Aid Basics
An emergency can happen at any time… I attended a first aid workshop at a local Emergency/Specialty clinic. Since I’m not currently working at a clinic, I wanted a refresher on CPCR as well as bandaging. How often do you...
by Christy Caplan
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November 17, 2015 
Well You Must Not Know My Dog! Life With a Reactive Dog
“Well you must not know my dog” (from Best in Show): Living with a Reactive Beagle Mix I was with a client last week and a customer came into her store. Without a lot of detail, her dog was aggressive...
by Christy Caplan
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November 8, 2015 
Hunting for Mushrooms: Truffles?
Planning to truffle hunt with your dogs this season? Truffle hunting: Could become a great sport for the pack and you don’t need a Lagotto Romagnolo The breed known for truffle hunting is the: Lagotto Romagnolo – a breed from...
by Christy Caplan
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October 25, 2015 
The Ghost “Dog” Network: A Halloween Post
*caption: Since Walter is wearing his Day of the Dead bandana it seemed appropriate for this post! I believe in ghosts. Sometimes I think the dogs I’ve lived with over the years that are no longer with us, follow me...
by Christy Caplan
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October 18, 2015 
K-9 Nosework Classes: with Sherm and Walter
First, why did I get into K-9 Nosework? Two words – reactive dog. I live with not one but TWO reactive dogs. Shermie has always been reactive, I’m not sure what happened with Walter. This morning, a large dog (likely...
by Christy Caplan
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October 13, 2015 
Life in Portland, A Good Choice: Vacation Tips for Dog Parents
My Vacation is not complete… unless my dogs are with me. As summer is officially wrapped up, I wanted to recap the adventures we were on with the dogs including our September Mt. Hood vacation. I’m throwing in safety tips...
by Christy Caplan
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October 8, 2015 
Itch Relief: Shampoo Reviews
Dr. Shawn’s Shampoo Review: Before Whole Dog Journal called this brand out as a top pick I had used the Itch Relief shampoo on Shermie. It’s one of the BEST shampoo brands I’ve stumbled across and it’s all natural ingredients....
by Christy Caplan
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October 5, 2015 
