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Tips & Advice: General Care & Safety
Helping Your Dog to Lose Weight
Unfortunately 45% of all U.S. dogs are either overweight or obese. This equates to 35 million dogs! Just like humans, these extra pounds can make them more prone to certain illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and lung disorders. On the flip side, studies have shown that dogs who are at their ideal weight live at least two years longer than their overweight counterparts.
Posted: January 12, 2014;
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Seasonal/Holiday
Getting Your Dog off on the Right Paw
At Bark Busters, we train and help virtually any dog - old or young, little or big and any breed. We believe that there is no behavior that can't be changed. However, starting your training when a dog is a puppy can help prevent nuisance behaviors before they begin! Here are some tips that can help if you are welcoming a puppy to his/her new home.
Posted: January 1, 2014;
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General Care & Safety,
Behavior Problems
Letting Your Pet Die Peacefully With You At Home
The passing away of a pet is grueling, especially if you have to make the decision to euthanize your beloved dog. Nowadays there are more options with pet hospice and the availability of veterinarians who perform in-home euthanasia.
Posted: December 28, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
Giving Thanks for Your Dog
Family and friends gather around at Thanksgiving to give thanks for all the year has brought them. In addition to over-eating, take a moment during this holiday season to give thanks for your dog.
Posted: November 9, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
What Breed Is Best For Seniors
We know that senior citizens can benefit from having a dog, both emotionally and physically. Besides providing companionship, pets reduce depression and stress, lower blood pressure...
Posted: October 22, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
Advantages of Adopting A Senior Pet
October is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, so I want to encourage everyone to consider adopting a mature dog. Although puppies are cute, they are high maintenance!
Posted: October 2, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
Dogs Are The Best Caregivers
As dog owners and dog trainers with Bark Busters, we have long known the comforting nature of dogs. When you're sick or depressed, they can sense your mood.
Posted: August 26, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
A Dog's Life Just Got More Colorful
The eyes of both people and dogs contain special light catching cells called cones that respond to color.
Posted: August 20, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
Hand Over the Remote To Your Dog - They Have Their Own TV Channel
Beginning next month you can tune into DirecTV, where music, animations and visuals specifically designed to ease a dog's boredom, anxiety and loneliness will be aired.
Posted: August 1, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
Preventing Dog Bites
Every year, more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs with 800,000 requiring medical care. Unfortunately, most of the victims are innocent children or senior citizens. As summertime rolls around and more children and dogs are outside, it's important to protect yourself and your family from aggressive or ill-trained dogs.
Posted: June 19, 2013;
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General Care & Safety
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