History: The Labradoodle is a mix between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. This breed originated in 1988 when an Australian breeder named Wally Conron crossed the two breeds together. There are a few different types of Labradoodles within the breed, such as an F1 Labradoodle (50% Labrador and 50% Poodle), an F2 Labradoodle (F1 Labradoodle and F1 Labradoodle) and other crosses. These dogs are commonly used for therapy dogs,… Read More
History: The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland (Canada). They were developed from Saint John’s Newfoundlands and other gun dogs in the early 19th century. This dog was bred for hunting and water retrieving. Still today they are used widely for hunting along with other jobs, such as service work, search and rescue, and detection. Temperament: If you’re looking for a social, enthusiastic and obedient dog, a Labrador Retriever may be… Read More
History: The Goldendoodle is a “designer dog” that is a mix between a Golden Retriever and Poodle. There are several different types within the breed including F1 (50% Golden retriever, 50% Poodle), F2 (F1 Goldendoodle and F1 Goldendoodle crossed), and several others. They are one of the newest Poodle mixes, with breeding beginning in the 1990’s but are not considered a breed themselves. Temperament: Goldendoodles are intelligent, friendly and accepting…. Read More
History: The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) originated in Germany. The breed was developed in the early 20th century to be used for herding, police and military work, and search and rescues. They are ancestors of old herding and farm dogs. German Shepherds have also been used widely in activities such as tracking, agility, obedience and Schutzhund. Temperament: The German Shepherd Dog is very intelligent and highly trainable. They need an… Read More
History: Boxers originated in Germany and have been found in Europe since the 16th century. They were originally bred as hunting dogs but are also believed to be descendants of the Tibetan fighting dogs and cousins of the bulldogs. This breed is the ancestor of the Bullbenbeiszer, the Barenbeiszer and two different German Mastiff breeds. They were later crossed with the Bulldog and Mastiff breeds. Boxers have been used in… Read More
History: The Golden Retriever originated from Great Britain as a cross between flat- and wavy-coated retrievers, red setters, and tweed water spaniels. They were originally bred as companions and have become an extremely popular companion dog. They are also used widely in a variety of work including, assistance work, hunting, and search and rescues. Temperament: If you’re looking for an outgoing, playful, and friendly dog a Golden Retriever may be… Read More
Urinary Tract Infection A Urinary Tract Infections, or more commonly known as a UTI, are very common in puppies. Because young puppies urinate frequently and have a more difficult time controlling their bladder, it may be hard for owners to distinguish between a medical problem and ineffective house training. It is important for owners to recognize the symptoms of a UTI and not misinterpret the issue as a behavioral problem…. Read More
It may come to be a surprise to some people, but dogs can also have allergies just like humans. Similarly to us, the allergies are caused by many different reasons including, food, chemicals, and environmental factors. An allergic reaction is when your dog’s immune system starts to react negatively to a specific substance. Symptoms may range from mild to sever and can be internal or external issues. It is important… Read More
Puppies often have intestinal worms and although they can become a major problem they are usually treated very easily if you catch them early! Worms are so common that all puppies should be given a deworming medicine on a set schedule as standard practice. Even when following a deworming protocol your dog can still be infected with worms. Some common signs are: Diarrhea Bloody Stool Worms in Stool Worms in… Read More
Some people may tell you that playing tug of war with your puppy is a bad idea. We disagree completely, as long as you follow some clear guidelines. Tug of war can actually be used to help you raise a friendly well adjusted dog with great manners. Please review our tips below: Play Gently! Puppy teeth are not strong. Puppy teeth can easily be damaged or even pulled out, so… Read More
Kennel Cough is a common ailment that affects many dogs, but it is more common in puppies or dogs with compromised immune systems. Kennel Cough is just a generic name for a common respitory infection that dogs can get and is often associated with kennels. It is quite contagious but it generally isn’t very serious. Common symptoms of Kennel Cough are a dry hacking cough, hacking up spittle, lethary (add… Read More
Hide and seek is a great game to play with your pup. Not only is it fun for both of you, but it is great exercise and gives your pup a lot of mental stimulation. Hide and seek requires your dog to use their brain in a way that they don’t often do. They have to think critically and also learn to use their nose. This helps tire them out… Read More
If you have been reading these training articles, you have assuredly seen a theme of exercising with your pup. After all, nothing says ‘responsible dog owner’ as much as going for the obligatory daily walk. Not only are daily walks needed, but they are fun! We encourage all dog owners to walk their dogs each day, starting from a young age. Going on a walk is good exercise, it helps… Read More
You’ve just gotten your new pup and are excited to start your lives together! Now for the first and maybe most important task; naming them. This should be a fun activity shared by the family, but there are a few things that you should consider when doing so! The best dog names are those that are one to two syllables. Not only are they easier to say, but also trouble-free… Read More