Useful article on managing your dog's ticks.

Somehow someone landed on my webpage coming from this article on About.com. I don't find a referring link. I'm still grateful.

Ticks on Dogs - All About Ticks and Dogs: Ticks are an indisputably dreaded enemy – none of us wants to find a tick on our dogs, other pets or ourselves. Besides the obvious “ick” factor, ticks are bad news because they may transmit diseases and even cause anemia or paralysis. As a dog owner, there are some basics you should know about the risks, prevention and removal of ticks. With proper knowledge, you can help protect your dog from the threat of ticks.

Exercise and mental stimulation keep dogs sane and healthy

Obstacles are good for the athletic dog - Mesa Dog Training | Examiner.com

It's the lack of that extra exercise and mental challenge that drive some dogs to eating furniture and walls, barking excessively, chasing their tails up to no end, and to developing problems like excessive shedding out of stress or constant fighting.

Special Training Needs of Working Breed Dogs

I wrote this article on Examiner.com and my Facebook page.
Does your dog need extra training because of his breed? Here is a list of working breeds according to the AKC and my advice on what training is needed.

 

St. Louis saving dogs from heat exhaustion

Did you know that in St. Louis Missouri it is illegal to keep dogs tethered outside when the temperature reaches 90ºF?
I didn't but it makes me happy. I haven't seen anyone in Arizona leaving their pets leashed outside during the heat, but you never know, someone might.
Do we have to be compelled by law to be humane, let alone have common sense?

Keep Those Pets Out of the Heat - Ladue-Frontenac, MO Patch

Prepare yourself and your dog for the summer walks on a leash

Read my article Leash Training your dog needs some prevention on Mesa Dog Training Examiner.
You can facebook-like it there or comment. If you have any questions, please ask them. I'll be happy to answer them.

Before you start leash training your dog, you could use some words of prevention.
The dog days of summer are almost here, and though average high temperatures float around 105ºF, Mesa has had record temperatures of 119ºF, according to the Weather Channel.
As the temperature starts to rise, it's time to remember that our pooches have special needs when it comes to preventing dehydration.

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