Jasmine

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9 month old Chesapeake Bay Retriever We got the following note from Jasmine’s owner recently. When you read it, you’ll see why Jasmine is the Dog of the Day (and Leslie, her owner is Parent of the Month for insisting on pursing this instead of just accepting what her vet said) “Dear Lee, Thank you for …

Independence Day (July 4th)

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It is best to not take your dogs to the fireworks or the independence day parade. The loud booms of the fireworks, and the horns and drums of the bands hurt their sensitive ears. The sudden flares of the rockets can frighten them. They love being with you and will put up with almost anything …

Biting and Nipping – Bite Inhibition

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ABOUT PUPPY MOUTHING (Nipping your hand with those razor sharp teeth!) THE most important things you can teach your pup are “Come”, “Wait”, “Stay”,”Don’t” and BITE INHIBITION. A perfect “heel”, “sit”, or “shake hands”, are of little value when your pup runs into the street and is hit by a car. “Come”, (approach your person’s …