Taking your canine companion to an off-leash dog park can be a great way to let him blow off steam, burn up excess energy, and socialize with other dogs and people.
Unfortunately, one irresponsible pet owner can ruin an afternoon of fun for everyone else in the park — and it happens more often than you might think. The following do’s and don’ts for using the neighborhood dog park can go a long way toward making the experience enjoyable for you and your favorite furry friend.
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In our last chapter on dog posture, we explored why standing up is so important for animals and people. So, what are some of the reasons our dogs have trouble standing comfortably or “stacking” correctly? The upper neck, the feet and dentition/skull shape turn out to be the biggest players in abnormal posture, because they are areas rich in nerve cells that report on the animal’s relationship to gravity, and are vulnerable to changes from domestication. In this part, we discuss the relationship of the head and neck.
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This is the month that we celebrate Mother’s Day! Our mothers are the ones that bring us into this world, care for us, nurture us…so it seems only right to dedicate at least one day of the year just for them. One of the most important duties an expectant mother has is to prepare for a successful pregnancy. The same holds true for our dogs.
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