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Is your Pooch Pudgy? What can you do?

Okay, we have all seen them… A pudgy little pug waddling down the street or a fat wiener dog rolling along with their masters. I love my little plump bundle of fur more than anything and I know I am guilty of pampering her little too much. A treat for coming inside after using the bathroom…to a treat for just being so cute! Yep, that’s me in a nutshell. Maybe that’s you too? If so, that’s ok because we can fix this before it’s too late. We love our babies and don’t want anything to happen to them. According to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention, 54% percent of dogs and 59% of cats are overweight.  There are nearly  70 million dogs a round the world! That makes for a lot of fat little doggies! Having an overweight dog can lead to health problems plus a shorter life. I know I don’t want that for my little baby. Neither do you. Pets that have too much fat can start to have major problems such as ·         Joint Pain ·         Arthritis ·         I
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Stop my doggie from jumping please!

Stop my doggie from jumping, please! Let me guess, each day, when you come in from work, your little furry pal is so excited to see you she jumps all over you, almost knocking you down. You love her and love the affection but the paws and scratches are getting to be too much! And having guests over or a visitor at your door is downright embarrassing with loud barking and the jumping. It has to stop but you don’t know how   Here are a few simple tips to help you calm little one down and teach her to not jump. Doggies want our attention more than anything. (Except for bones or something to chew) For starters, dogs don’t understand our language. We think they do because when we speak they perk up their cute little ears. Not so.  All they understand is “dog” So when you tell them to get down or quit jumping, it doesn’t matter to her, she’s got your attention even though you are giving her negative comments. You might even be scolding her. To her, it’s all attention! And

5 Easy Ways to Calm Your Dog During a Storm

5 Easy Ways to Calm Your Dog During a Storm Does your dog shiver and shake during storms? I’ve seen it a hundred times with my dog, Gracie. She silently crawls between my feet under my desk. This is a tell-tale sign that a storm is coming. This caught my attention and I wanted to understand what I could do to help my little one not be afraid anymore of storms. I know many dogs are afraid of thunder. The loud claps and noise are frightening to a dog and they feel unsafe.  They need to feel secure and this is the reason dogs try to go under tables, closets, under blankets and even in bathtubs to feel secure. Here are five easy and simple ways I found to make your dog calm and not fear thunderstorms.   1.      Do not coddle and over soothe your dog. I know it will be hard to resist but don’t do it. Just don’t scream and cry as it will make your dog feel even worse. Let them know you are there and speak calmly and reassuring. Do not show fear in your voice. They need to know th

5 Ways to Remember your Deceased Pet

 5 Ways to Remember your Deceased Pet We all love our pets and losing a pet can be a devastating time for you and your family. Experiencing a pet passing away can be difficult to deal with emotionally. The grief is real and can be very tough and very underestimated. Don’t take the grief you are experiencing lightly. It can be confusing and difficult to deal with. Just like a human death, there are many choices and decisions that must be made to honor and remember your pet. You will need to look into everything from keepsake memories, arranging a funeral and most of all dealing with the huge loss of your furry little friend. I have put together a short list of a few great ways to help with the grief, plus honor your pet and help you remember them for years to come. Photo Albums- In today’s digital world, taking pictures of your pet is a cinch. Being a pet owner, it is safe to bet you have a ton of pictures already!  After losing your pet you have options to keep your photos