Why do dogs have such short lifespans?
We talk a lot about improving your dog’s life span by making sure he is healthy and fit through exercise and proper nutrition. Many of us do what we can to help them live longer by following these...
View ArticleReally? That’s a “Service Dog”?
First and foremost I want to say that there are absolutely legitimate reasons for people to require the type of assistance that service dogs can afford them. Trained guide dogs for the blind, dogs like...
View ArticleMythbuster – Tug of War Leads to Aggression
We’ve probably all heard it said, or been warned by a dog trainer that dogs playing tug of war leads to aggression and should be avoided. Makes no difference if they are playing with you or with...
View ArticleIt’s All Fun & Games, Until Someone Ends Up in a Cone
We’ve all seen the internet memes about the “cone of shame” and the poor dogs who have to suffer through the wearing of them. We’ve probably even had a few dogs who had to wear them at one time or...
View ArticleDoes Your Dog Like to Travel?
We are not a big traveling family. We’ve traveled so much for work over the years, getting to stay home is a luxury. Plus, with two “large” dogs, traveling can be a challenge. I am uncomfortable with...
View ArticleDoes Your Dog Frustrate You?
We all LOVE our dogs, that’s a fact. It’s unlikely you would even be reading this blog if you don’t have a dog that you love. But dogs can also be the most frustrating family member. Right? Our...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Bark?
Dogs bark. It’s a fact of life. Some bark more than others, some howl, some yip, some have a deep resounding bark. It’s one of the ways that dogs communicate with us. Sally was probably what I would...
View ArticleCan an adopted dog be loyal?
Dear Labby, We’ve been thinking about adopting a dog from the shelter. I don’t think we’re prepared for a puppy, but I worry about an older dog. Will they bond to my family? Is it better to get a...
View ArticleDog Behavior – Is It Grief or Relief?
Many of us have experienced the loss of a dog and those of us with multi-dog households have dealt with not only our own mourning but possibly our dogs mourning the loss of their sibling. None of our...
View ArticleImportance of Training Your Dog
We don’t discuss dog training very much here at SlimDoggy. Mainly because we are not dog trainers and to be honest, not even very good at training our dogs. We train them just enough so they are as...
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