Category: Pets

Benefits of green Lipped Mussels For Dogs

green lipped mussels (GLMs) are mussels that can only be found off the coast of new Zealand. They’re a natural joint health supplement for dogs (AND us humans, too!). They can be fed whole, either raw, air-dried, dehydrated or as a powder.

I started adding air-dried and dehydrated green lipped mussels to Missy’s & Buzz’s diet back in 2016. Neither of them had joint issues, but I figured it’d be a good preventative measure to help keep arthritis as far away as possible.

I hadn’t been able to find a raw source of green lipped mussels, so when I discovered that Raw Feeding Miami (RFM) started carrying them recently and had them on sale, I couldn’t help but place an order.

They came in six 2.2 lb bags totaling 13.2 lbs and arrived frozen, as typical when I purchase cuts of raw meat from RFM. Each bag ended up being $8.80 instead of $10.80. It’s kind of funny that I went ahead and purchased them when you think about it because I’m technically dog-less best now.

Here’s what the mussels look like:

Raw GLMs are a little challenging to find, so I’ll just be freezing the large majority of these babies until the day I’ll be an active raw feeder again.

I’ll share a few with my friend’s golden retriever Lucy in the meantime. She’s seven and is starting to relocation a little slower.

Benefits of green lipped mussels for dogs

Here’s what makes GLMs so important on a nutritious level – they’re a natural source of

Minerals

Vitamins

Omega fatty acids

Glucosamine

Chondroitin

All of these make them a terrific anti-inflammatory food that alleviates joint pain, promotes skin & coat health, as well as brain function.

How to feed your canine green lipped mussels

Air dried or dehydrated

Green lipped mussels can either be fed raw, air-dried or dehydrated. I personally have purchased air-dried ones from real Pet Box and dehydrated ones from Boo Boo’s Best.

Missy & Buzz loved both options. I also discovered that The truthful kitchen started selling dehydrated green lipped mussels, and I’m sure there’s probably a few other brands that carry them as well.

It’s up to you whether you want to feed a whole dehydrated mussel as a treat or top your pup’s food with one or two (depending on your dog’s size). Dogs over 50 lbs can have 1 mussel per day. Those weighing less are fine with half a mussel or a smaller one. The ones I purchased from Raw Feeding Miami do vary in size.

Green Lipped Mussel power

I’ve seen GLM Powder on Amazon, but I was never able to find one that really only consisted of GLMs. There was always some other ingredient(s), so I simply crushed some dehydrated GLMs from Boo Boo’s best to create my very own powder.

I sprinkled it on top of Missy’s & Buzz’s raw meals and also added it to whatever filling I came up with for our KONGs (hollow canine toys that can be used as a food puzzle).

The dehydrated mussels are fairly difficult as far as their consistency is concerned. They don’t break apart easily, which is why I’d recommend feeding smaller dogs fresh mussels that have been cut up into smaller bites. You could also crush dehydrated mussels into a powder.

Raw green lipped mussels for dogs

Raw GLMs can easily be cut into smaller pieces, and don’t come with a strong fishy odor. You could always wear disposable gloves when dealing with them if you’re not crazy about touching seafood.

I personally like seafood and got used to dealing with raw animal parts when preparing Missy & Buzz’s raw meals, so I never wore gloves.

I did, however, make sure to thoroughly wash my hands with hot water & soap and wipe down all surfaces that came in contact with the raw food. You know, just like I would when dealing with raw meat for myself.

When not to feed your canine green lipped mussels

A word of caution – don’t feed your canine GLMs if he or she is allergic to shellfish.

You can find out which food sources your canine does poorly on by taking a easy test. Your vet might offer one, and there are also several different tests available online.

I wrote a promotional blog post for a company called Pet Medella that provides so called “bioenergetic scans.” I found out that Missy didn’t do well on lamb. All I had to do was to send in a saliva and hair sample. The price label is $150, although it was totally free for us in return for blogging about it.

Do you think your canine could your canine benefit from green lipped mussels?

Let us know in the comments! Also, let us know if you have any questions.

Barbara Rivers writes frequently for That Mutt. She is a blogger, raw feeder and professional canine walker and maintains the blog K9s Over Coffee. 

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Canines in costume

A doberman in bunny ears, a pug in a poultry suit, a Bernese mountain canine as King Tut. Wow, who understood dogs other than chihuahuas got dressed up? At very first I believed “InDognito: A book of Canines in Costume” by Karen Ngo would be just one more dog-photo book that’s been done as well numerous times. Well, it quite much is. however that’s okay since people always like to look at adorable animals, particularly dogs.

It was good to see a range of breeds  (photo below is not one of Ngo’s photos). even a few mutts dressed in their finest as well as made an appearance. Paging with “InDognito,” I was jealous I didn’t come up with this concept first. I believed of doing something similar like “mutts in drag,” however I don’t believe that would review as well. These pictures are gorgeous, showing each private dog’s character – or at least tolerance.

I am not one to gown up my pets, however it is funny to embarrass as well as annoy them every now as well as then (like by throwing them a birthday party). I have thought about dressing my feline Scout up as a princess this Halloween just since it would be cute. Is that bad?

Well, if you’re into adorable canine photos as well as dressing up your dog, you would truly delight in the book “InDognito.” Or, you might provide it away as a gift, which is what I’m going to do.

If you’d like a possibility to win a copy of InDognito ($19.99, Hachette book group US), I am providing a contest. There will be two winners, one will get a copy of “InDognito” as well as the other will get a copy of “Bliss to You,” by golden retriever Trixie Koontz. There are three methods to enter. You can select one or go into all three methods if you wish:

1. compose a guest publish for That Mutt

2. compose a evaluation of That Mutt

3. response the complying with concerns about That Mutt either by emailing me at Lindsay@thatmutt.com or leaving me a comment:
– What have you discovered from my blog? exactly how has it assisted you?
– What kinds of messages do you delight in reading (30-day challenges, personal stories of Ace as well as I, breed profiles, regular questions, training as well as habits posts, etc.)
– What messages do you avoid over or discover truly tiring (see above)?
– What would you like to see much more of?
– Anything else?

The contest ends Thursday, Oct. 2 at noon. anybody who enters will get a link as well as mention on my blog. Of course, I will publish all guest messages presuming they are suitable for my blog.

Thank you!

(Image from spoilurpets.com)

Missing authorities canine safely house after 2 months

practically two months after he went missing, a Wilmington (Ohio) K-9 policeman has been found, according to WCPO news in Cincinatti.

The 3-year-old Belgian malinois named Karson went missing Dec. 23 as well as was found Sunday.

I like this breed, as well as I’m amazed the canine survived on his own for two winter season months.

From WCPO:

Pam Jones as well as her other half found the canine as well as called 911.

Jones is one of the estimated 20,000 people who went out searching for Karson over the past 61 days so she felt quite sure it was Karson. however she wasn’t specific at very first since of the method his ears looked.

“We found an animal to our best however his ears type of were down. however when that confirmation came that yes, that’s him, then I believe all bets were off,” she said. “We were getting that dog.”

Jones, a expert photographer, pulled out her video camera as well as documented the reunion between Popp as well as Karson.

Karson lost about 14 pounds, however appears fine otherwise, WCPO said. He survived two bitterly chilly periods, as well as back in January Popp had stated he believed Karson might make it through outdoors in wind chills falling to -20 degrees F.

A Facebook page devoted to sightings of Karson had much more than 27,900 fans.

The pictures below were taken by Jones, the expert professional photographer who found Karson. She published these on her Facebook page:

Full story

Do you believe your canine would make it through two months on the run?

Top picture from the Facebook page devoted to discovering Karson.

Bitter apple spray works to stop chewing

have you believed about providing bitter apple spray a try to keep your puppy or adult dog from destroying stuff? Well, you’ve come to the right location since today, I’m going to cover exactly how it works, in addition to what you should be conscious of in order to utilize it safely as well as effectively.

Hi, I’m Barbara Rivers as well as I compose routinely for That Mutt. I’m a blogger, raw feeder as well as dog walker as well as preserve the blog K9s Over Coffee. This publish contains affiliate links.

Let’s begin by defining what bitter apple spray is.

What is bitter apple spray?

Bitter apple spray is an anti-chew spray for dogs that works to discourage a dog’s chewing as well as other poor habits. It’s essentially a bad, bitter tasting liquid you can spray on furniture, leashes, cables, your hands as well as dogs’ bodies to get them to stop licking or chewing that area.

It tastes bad, so they tend to prevent it. That said, it can be a useful tool in dog training in addition to wound healing, as well as it’s likewise offered for cats.

Pros/cons of bitter apple spray

Here’s a quick overview for you before I dive into more detail:

Pros:
Quick repair for many problems
Some sprays can be utilized for cats as well

Cons:
Not a long term solution
Trial as well as error
Can leave stains

How to utilize anti chew spray for dogs

You can utilize anti chew spray to stop: 

Biting hands. 
Chewing furniture.     
Biting the leash.    
Licking paws.
Destroying cables as well as wires.
Chewing kids’ toys.
Licking at wounds.

To do this, spray the product or your hands with the bitter apple spray, as well as make sure your dog gets a lick of it, too. Observe exactly how your dog reacts to it. If he doesn’t like it, he’ll make “faces”, repeatedly stand out his tongue, as well as shake his head. You’ll have to reapply the spray several times, likely for days as well as perhaps even weeks. Some dogs discover quickly, others are more stubborn.

Tip: comprehend your dog’s motivation behind his inappropriate chewing, biting or licking. That method you can integrate a long-lasting approach towards fixing the issue for great with the bitter apple spray as a temporary, quick fix.

Ask yourself these questions:

Is my dog bored?
Dogs requirement a decent amount of physical as well as mental stimulation every day, so think about walking him more as well as providing him gain access to to dog-friendly (chew-) toys. For example, a stuffed rubber Kong toy or a treat dispensing Kong Wobbler toy, a bully stick, a frozen beef trachea, or let him sniff out some treats you hide in a snuffle mat.

Is my puppy teething?
Puppies are looking to reduce their hurting gums when they’re teething as well as requirement appropriate chews and/or chew toys. If they don’t have gain access to to those, they’ll look for anything else they can chew on instead. For example, your furniture, shoes, or your kids’ toys. Stuffed puppy Kong toys as well as smaller bully sticks will provide enormous relief for your puppy.

Does my dog requirement to discover impulse control?
Teach him the “leave it” command for when you want him to stop chewing or biting on inappropriate products as well as human body parts. To do this, offer him a high value treat or a preferred toy when you want him to “leave” whatever he has in his mouth. Alternatively, you can likewise offer him a preferred toy. Whatever works finest to redirect his interest from one product to the other. likewise don’t failed to remember to offer verbal praise for a task well done. You can state things like great boy!, or Yes!

Is my dog anxious?
Anxious dogs quickly get spooked by unexpected noises they’re unfamiliar with. They may likewise refrain from doing well with being left alone. As a result, they redirect that fearful energy into chewing on inappropriate things like your furniture. To assist your dog cope with this, make sure you exercise him properly before you leave him house alone. A tired dog is much less likely to act up than one who’s full of energy. likewise leave him appropriate doggie chews as well as toys to entertain himself with. put up shoes, leashes, etc. to ensure that he can’t get to them in the very first place. close your kids’ spaces doors, as well as think about crating your pup or gating off areas you don’t want him in. Additionally, spray products like furniture legs or cables with the bitter apple spray.

Bitter apple spray ingredients

Now that you understand exactly how to utilize the spray, let’s discuss which one you should buy. After all, there are a range of bitter apple sprays with different formulas, as well as some are likewise offered as a gel. My suggestion is to utilize brands thatdon’t utilize harsh chemical components like isopropanol as well as propylene glycol. It likewise shouldn’t contain tea tree oil since it’s poisonous to dogs (and cats).

In general, I’d state the shorter the component list, the better. likewise look out for warnings that state not to spray it directly on your pet. Instead, go for something that’s risk-free to spray on your pet as well as plants, including his skin. For example, the complying with sprays are risk-free to be sprayed directly on your pet:

Fooey! Ultra-Bitter training aid Spray 

Ingredients: Water, all natural bitter principles as well as extractives, preservatives.

NaturVet – Bitter Yuck – No Chew Spray

Ingredients: Bittering agent, deionized water, as well as citric acid.

Rocco & Roxie No Chew extreme Bitter Spray

Ingredients: Purified water, emulsifier, copaiba oil, bitter agent, preservative.

Bitter apple spray for dog training

The very first brand Lindsay tried about 20 years back was Grannick’s Bitter Apple. She’s the creator of That Mutt as well as got it for her golden retriever puppy, Brittni, to prevent her from chewing objects, particularly her leather leash during walks. It worked, however it is alcohol based. These are its ingredients: Water, Isopropanol 20%, Bitter Principles as well as Extractive.

Of course, there are other methods to teach a dog not to chew something, however the spray is a quick fix. Brittni did not chew her leather leash once again after she got a taste of the bitter apple spray.

Puppies requirement to be taught limits, like what they can as well as cannot chew, whether or not they are enabled on the furniture as well as not to bite hands.

Obviously, a dog owner can’t spray whatever in the home with bitter apple. however for an particularly difficult puppy that keeps chewing something in particular, or if you requirement to put a stop to something right away, this spray truly does do the trick.

Another plus: Humans can generally not odor it, as well as most sprays will not discolor furniture or clothes. We can taste it though, which you will soon discover if you get it on your hands as well as then touch your mouth.

Bitter apple spray for wound healing

If you’ve ever had to find up with methods to keep your pup from licking a wound after surgical treatment or a skin irritation, you understand exactly how potentially frustrating this experience can be. While stiff cones as well as clothes are useful with keeping your pup away from their wounds, they don’t care much for them. as well as honestly, that’s completely understandable since when you believe about it, getting dressed is a human thing, not an animal thing.

That said, bitter apple spray can really be a great alternate to the cone of pity or dog jackets. That’s since you can apply the spray directly onto your dog’s coat to keep him from chewing his fur. Or to keep your other dog(s) to lick your patient’s fur or wound! You can likewise spray it directly onto the bandage that’s covering a wound.

However, you don’t want to spray it directly into the wound. That would sting as well as be extremely uncomfortable.

Does bitter apple spray work?

Yes as well as no! let me explain what I mean by that.

Some dogs instantly react to the spray in precisely the method we want them to. like the method Lindsay’s golden retriever puppy Brittni did. They taste it, choose it’s gross, as well as then leave whatever it was they were licking or chewing. In Brittni’s case, her leather leash.

Other dogs don’t seem to mind the taste one bit. As in, they continue to lick or chew although it’s covered in bitter apple spray. I made that experience with my previous Boxer mixes Missy as well as Buzz. Neither of them was phased one bit by the very first anti chew spray I bought to keep them from chewing on the baseboards. However, they hated the second one I tried. In combination with mentor them the “leave it” command as well as crating them with puppy appropriate toys when they were house alone, this was a winner.

That’s since different dogs react in a different way to different formulas! So while one dog will be repulsed by Grannick’s Bitter Apple Spray, the next dog won’t mind it, however he’ll dislike Fooey’s Ultra-Bitter training aid Spray instead.

That’s why I suggest to try out a few different ones if your pup doesn’t seem to be phased by the very first anti-chew spray you buy.

Bitter apple spray for cats

Last however not least, let’s talk about bitter apple spray for cats because, let’s deal with it, they can be quite destructive too!

Some chew deterrents are indeed formulated for both dogs as well as cats, which is fantastic news if you’re looking to stopyour kitty from chewing up cables as well as scratching your furniture.

Apply the spray to inappropriate products as well as surfaces your feline targets, however likewise provide your feline with lots of outlets for her bursts of energy. For example, you might get her a scratching tree or a cardboard feline scratcher, as well as engage her in playtime with toys like feather toys as well as rattling mice.

The Fooey! Ultra-Bitter training aid Spray can be utilized on cats as well, as well as so can the NaturVet – Bitter Yuck – No Chew Spray as well as the Rocco & Roxie No Chew extreme Bitter Spray.

Now we’d like to hear from you! have you ever utilized a bitter apple spray? Did it work?

Barbara Rivers composes routinely for That Mutt. She is licensed in raw dog food nutrition from Dogs naturally magazine as well as the author of three ebooks about balanced raw dog food. She is a blog writer at K9s Over Coffee.

This publish contains affiliate links.

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Thank you

thank you all for going to my blog.

A blog wouldn’t be a blog if it didn’t have readers. So thank you all for your encouragement, conversations, comments, criticism, guest posts, questions, emails, photos, canine stories, RSS subscriptions, interviews, guidance and mostly just bothering to click your way to my site.

More than a blogger, I am a writer. I would write every day regardless of whether or not I had readers, but it would not be as fulfilling. Not only do I get to write every day, but I get to write about dogs, the one thing I might be much more passionate about than writing.

This blog has introduced me to a broad community of canine nuts, and I can’t wait to find out where else it leads me.

Do dogs like to watch TV?

thanks to Spencer Blohm for sharing this information on dogs as well as TV. Do you believe your dog would watch TV? let me understand in the comments.

As a dog owner I discover I frequently have a great deal of unanswered questions.

For example, am I feeding him the right type of food, or is the new, more expensive, organic version a much better choice?

Does he secretly hold me, as well as not the vet, accountable for having him neutered?

And perhaps the concern I question about most often: what precisely does he do while I’m away at work?

Sometimes I concern that his toys can only keep him occupied for so long, as well as soon enough he’ll begin looking for tastier chew toys in my closet.

Since I’ve discovered that many other dog owners have the exact same concerns as well as concerns I do about what keeps our dogs entertained during the day, I was especially excited to find out that DogTV was going to ended up being offered nationwide with DirecTV, Roku, and streaming via DogTV.com.

It turns available is really a big amount of programming for your dogs to enjoy. Still, I felt that more explanation was needed. After all, it would be simple to leave on poor court shows for my dog, or the radio, as well as he may not even notice the difference.

DogTV programming is split into three primary sections: exposure, stimulation as well as relaxation.

The function of each of these is to trigger a specific reaction from your dog. If your pup is sluggish, ideally the “stimulation” programming should engage him.

Likewise, if your dog is as well hectic chewing on the leg of your coffee table, or acting out with other destructive behavior, turning on the relaxation programs may simplicity his mind.

According to the scientists as well as animal professionals behind the development of DogTV, the material of these programs is designed to work with a dog’s brain to produce a preferred mindset or mood.

The relaxation programming plays slow, classic music while showing landscapes as well as pictures of dogs napping. The exposure part is meant to replicate scenarios from the genuine world, in addition to demonstrate the appropriate response from other dogs. The DogTV scientists insurance claim that dogs will naturally pick up the coping skills from these segments as well as implement them on their own.

Lastly, the stimulation section shows assorted footage of both people as well as dogs playing, frolicking, as well as participating in games. paired with upbeat music as well as different noise effects, which have been changed to much better match a dog’s hearing range, the result is meant to to stimulate your dog’s mind.

Studies done by Colorado specify university have already shown the type of music or seems your dog listens to does have an impact on exactly how they behave, however fewer tests have been run regarding a dog’s reaction to pictures on a television screen.

DogTV creators firmly insist that it’s not just the programming that is tailored to dogs needs, the pictures themselves are as well.

Can dogs see the TV like we can?

Many people are under the perception that dogs see in only black as well as white.

While their vision is less vibrant than ours, it is not rather the equivalent of an old movie. Dogs are dichromats, which means they have red-green colorblindness, however can still differentiate between other colors. In order to compensate for a dog’s vision, DogTV has taken steps to change the pictures being shown so they are visually stimulating, as well as appear genuine to dogs.

Previously, it was accepted that dogs almost never perceived the television as real, since their much better movement understanding enabled them to likewise see spaces between each frame on the screen (until relatively recently, a basic TV was updated with a new picture or frame 60 times per second).

DogTV states that new LCD technology, which can have a “refresh rate” of 100 or more frames per second, has enabled dogs to view television as a constant moving picture much like humans do.

This specific programming the channel offers is supposedly the result of almost four years of development.

With over 40 studies conducted as well as two years of research, the team of vets, fitness instructors as well as pet psychologists at DogTV seem to have done their research. Still, there is no assurance all dogs will focus on the television however it may be worth a shot for a canine who needs more to do while his household is away.

So what do the rest of you think? would your dog watch TV?

Spencer Blohm is a freelance blog writer for DirectStarTV.com when he’s not trying to otherwise occupy his hyperactive husky. He lives as well as works in Chicago and can frequently be discovered being dragged behind stated dog while on “walks.”

Give your pet dog a single command

I make the mistake of giving my mutt a command a lot more than once. For example, I tell him to sit a lot more than once if he doesn’t do it ideal away. It’s normally something like, “Sit…SIT!”

And then he sits. What I am doing is training him to sit on the second (or third) command, which is not what I want him to do.

Dogs learn from repetition, so if they are used to hearing a command two or three times, they will actually be conditioned to sit after that third command. instead of giving your pet dog the option, put her in a sit position after you say it the first time.

Dogs that are given the same command over and over will learn to neglect the command or think it is optional. I never let my mutt get away with not sitting or lying down when I tell him. I hear people say, “My pet dog is stubborn,” or “She just doesn’t get it.” a lot more likely, the pet dog has learned it’s ok not to listen.

You can train your pet dog to respond quicker by not giving her too much time to respond once she knows a command.

For example, when I tell Ace “down,” he has gotten into the routine of slowly scooting to the down position, leaving his butt up for a second, stretching and then lying down. He does this whenever because I have allowed it.

To break him of this, I am going to put him in the down position ideal after I say it. It’s better to have a pet dog that reacts quickly, and they can easily be conditioned to do so.

Try doing quick training sessions where you roll off five or six commands very quickly.

Your pet dog will have a terrific time, and it will show her to listen closely and react quickly. Act like your pet dog has just won you a million dollars whenever she does the commands ideal and you will have a quick, obedient dog. just don’t discuss them in the same buy whenever or your pet dog will be conditioned to always do them in the same order.

Related article: Why I don’t repeat commands to my dog.

Potty patch – The indoor potty area for all dogs!

here at ThatMutt.com, I try to cover some controversial and sometimes emotional topics.

I’ve written about how much money to spend on a dog’s vet care, whether or not a no-kill nation is achievable and whether or not aggressive dogs should be killed.

There are always good discussions, and usually most opinions are somewhere in the middle.

The posts generate some thoughtful comments.

But no post has brought out the passion and the emotions quite like the post I am about to mention.

Ladies and gentlemen, nothing is quite as controversial as …

Reasons not to buy fake indoor grass for dogs.

Everyone has to be passionate about something, so it might as well be passion for a product known as the Potty Patch.

One-time search visitors will not click away, unheard. No, they must stand up for what they believe in!

Every Chihuahua, Maltese, snorkie and mini wiener out there deserves its own patch of fake indoor grass!

We all have to care about something, and if it’s the puppy Potty patch that brings out that kind of passion, then so be it.

Every time a Yorkie owner calls me a F#@king idiot or a moron or stupid or lazy, I have to smile.

At least they care about something.

Because you know what? winter is approaching, and no Chiweenie should have to set food outside!

Get your fake indoor grass before the deep freeze hits.

Dog should go to a ‘good’ house

What is a great house for a canine or a cat?

I believe my animals have a great home.

Ace, Beamer as well as Scout get everyday interest from me. They all eat grain-free, natural food. They go to the vet when they are sick. They are neutered. I never leave them house for much more than eight hours, typically no much more than two or three.

Ace sleeps in my bedroom many nights. When we leave town for much more than a week, the whole team stays at my parents’ home so they don’t have to go to a kennel. Ace goes for walks as well as to training classes. He gets to satisfy other dogs. I’ve even set up kitty playdates for my cats.

But exactly how do I define a great home?

I understand extremely well there are people available who believe I am not offering a great house for my pets.

On a walk last autumn a lady approached me as well as (without asking as well as without introducing herself) reached for Ace in an attempt to loosen the choke collar around his neck.

“I would never put one of those on my dogs,” she said.

I looked down at her rat terriers pulling against their bit harnesses.

“You don’t have a 65-pound dog,” I said.

Still, we were able to keep it friendly as well as agree to disagree. We even let our dogs run as well as play off leash at the park we were at.

Many canine owners would think about me irresponsible for enabling my canine off leash in an unfenced park. They may state I shouldn’t have a dog.

Ace gets to run as well as play off leash in an unfenced area practically every day. I see that as a great thing.

No two canine owners are ever going to agree on the perfect method to treat a dog. That doesn’t imply one is much better than the other.

I need my canine to produce to me in doorways. I make him sit as well as stay before he gets fed. I shout at him. I don’t enable him on the furniture. I utilize a prong collar as well as a shock collar.

Some canine owners can’t picture something as “cruel” as a shock collar (also called an e-collar). My parents have an electronic canine fence, as well as since of the shock collar Ace uses when we visit, he gets full flexibility on their property. Again, I see that as a great thing.

All of the above are just a few examples why somebody may believe I am not offering my canine with a “good” home.

I’ve discovered to look at canine ownership differently.

Just since somebody does not treat a canine the method I treat a canine does not imply that person is a poor canine owner.

All the dogs I understand are pleased as well as spoiled as well as loved, even if their owners treat them in a different way than I would treat a dog.

Through my pet sitting company in Fargo, I’ve essentially seen it all. Thankfully, I haven’t come across any type of situations I would think about animal abuse. however I will state my meaning of abuse has changed.

Many of my clients keep their dogs outdoors or in the garage in all weather. Some have heated or air-conditioned garages. Some don’t. These dogs are for the most part able to take care of themselves as long as somebody checks on them everyday to provide them food, water as well as a bit interaction.

All of these dogs are pleased as well as loved.

I likewise have clients who will not leave their dogs house alone for much more than an hour. Some will not leave their dogs alone at all. They would never leave their dogs in a crate. They would never leave them connected up outside. The dogs are enabled on the furniture as well as under the covers.

All of these dogs are pleased as well as loved.

I am not concerned if somebody selects to keep a farm canine or feline outdoors as long as the animal is vaccinated, spayed/neutered as well as provided suitable shelter as well as food. I am not concerned if somebody selects to feed her canine the cheapest kibble. I am not concerned if somebody never walks her dog. I am not concerned if a canine never masters the idea of sitting on command.

Dogs are dogs, as well as they seem to do okay regardless.

Ace is one lucky canine (in my opinion), however he was likewise pleased as well as liked before he came to online with me.

At his very first home, Ace was not trained or exercised. He spent many days as well as nights in his kennel. He ate inexpensive food. nobody wished to spend much time playing with him.

But when I went to satisfy my prospective new dog, Ace was pleased as well as wagging as well as playful. I might tell he was liked as well as well cared for, even if it was on a fundamental level. He had no idea of a much better life. He was pleased with what he had – food, water, toys, shelter, vet care as well as companionship. His household cared about him sufficient to assist him discover a new house where he might get much more attention. They did not send him to a rescue group, a pound or a shelter.

So exactly how would I define a “good” home?

A great house offers a canine with all his fundamental needs. as well as a great house offers a canine with security, companionship as well as love.

What do you think? Am I best or wrong on this?

Pug puppies may or may not be real dogs (10 photos)

Pug puppies (10 photos)

I’m not sure if pug puppies are real dogs or not, but I know we all seem to love them! this week I learned pugs come in a brindle variety in addition to black and the conventional “fawn” color.

Each Monday I will be featuring puppies on the blog, and you can send in your pictures to Lindsay@ThatMutt.com to see your puppies featured on the blog.

Which of these pug puppies do you think is the cutest?

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Send your canine pics to Lindsay@ThatMutt.com.