Mar

31

Things To Do With Your Adopted Dog

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Are you considering this with your precious dog? Do you want to know where to begin?

How does the whole Therapy dog system works?

It really is not hard. It takes commitment, a love for doing volunteer work, a well behaved social dog and a little research on your part.
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Mar

24

Exercise Before Affection

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Dogs need exercise even before they need affection. (Cesar Millan’s theory, and it works!). It keeps them out of trouble, it helps them fit into the family “pack”.

When I adopted Shorty, my 3 1/2 year old black lab, one of the reasons she adapted so fast to our family was because I made sure I took her for “brisk” walks every day. It helped tire her out and moved her forward. Moving forward, physically, is very important for dogs. And walking is one of the best ways to “move forward”.

So, a brisk walking program can benefit both you and your newly adopted dog. Read here for some help to get you started

Mar

22

So, What is The Easiest Dog To Own?

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Golden  Doodles come in many sizes and looks,  but, they are all so cute! 

Your dog will become a great companion to you, but, your dog can also be a lot of work for you. There is no such a dog that requires no work from you, but choosing the right dog for you can keep your problems to a minimum.

So how do you know what is the easiest dog for you?

There really is no such thing as a very best dog breed – everyone looks for something different in their pets depending on their own situation at the time. One example is, when my husband and I worked, we had two miniature long haired dachshunds, when my husband became disability retired and stayed home all day, we got a black lab and a golden retriever. The time was right!
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Mar

4

Adoption Fees – Why Do Organizations Charge Them?

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Save A Shelter Pet – Guest Article

I would like to thank Jen from Save A Shelter Pet for allowing me to use this article. She has an amazing site, and does amazing work.  It is an honor to post this article here.

Why Shelters and Rescue Organizations Charge Adoption Fees


I’m honored to report that Jane at Pet Rescuer Central asked me to do a guest post on her site about why shelters and rescues charge adoption fees. She has kindly permitted me to repost the article here. Read more

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