By Blue Dog on September 14, 2012
1. Dog Daycare is great for dogs who have a lot of energy and need to burn it off. 2. Dog Daycare is very healthy! They are very social and are pack animals and dog daycare is a way to have them play in a supervised and safe area. It causes less stress. 3. Dog Daycare is great for mental stimulation. Instead of sitting in an empty house, they are able to play with others and with toys. It allows them to also get out of their usual routine. 4. Dog Daycare is extremely helpful to the owner. It is a guilt free method. You no longer need to worry or rush home to let your pet out to use the bathroom, or walk them for exercise. 5. Dog Daycare is a very easy solution to eliminate separation anxiety or destructive behavior. If a dog is home all day with no mental or physical stimulation they are more apt to get […]
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By Blue Dog on August 3, 2012
The position and the movement of your dog’s tail tells a lot about the state of mind of your dog. 3 Tail Positions : 1.) high (confident) 2.) neutral ( a relaxed/ happy dog) 3.) low (submission) Your dog’s tail wagging motion and speed gives insight to your dog’s state of mind. 4 Happy Wagging Motions 1.) large wags at a moderate speed ( happy to see you) 2.) small wags at a moderate speed 3.) small wags at slow speed ( happy/content) 4.) small wags at fast speed ( happy) The wag you should be concerned about is a slow and small rhythmic movement. Your dog is not sure and is ill at ease. Your dog needs to be redirected immediately before your dog lashes out.
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By Blue Dog on August 1, 2012
Long before a dog fight occurs there are warning signs that dog display before the actual fight breaks out. Owners need to be objective and observant of their dog’s interactions with other dogs, if they do not want their dog to be in a dog fight. 1.) Play that hurts or scares a dog. 2.) Stalking that scares a dog. 3.) Pinning a dog with no release. 4.) Bullying 5.) Excessive barking at another dog. 6.) Mounting or humping another dog. 7.) Pushing a dog into submission. 8.) Body slamming play. 9.) Head and chin over the shoulders or head of another dog. 10.) Chasing another dog. Remember dog fights just don’t happen, there are warning signs you need to be aware and watchful. When you see these behaviors irregardless if your dog is instigating or is the recipient of the behavior, you need to redirect your dog. Never let the dogs sort it out by themselves.
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By Blue Dog on June 21, 2012
In Montgomery County Maryland, it is easy to figure out if dog care/service business is legal or not. If you take your dog to a residential address, then that should be a red flag to you. Montgomery County or City of Rockville does not zone or license businesses in residential zoned areas. Another red flag is if the dog is picked up at your home and taken “somewhere” or to their “home”. The “business” should be able to show you their license issued by either the City of Rockville or by Montgomery County to prove they are a legitimate business. When you google places to board your pet you will find many illegal businesses with their websites listed ( probably more illegal than legal). In regards to your dog’s safety any insurance that an illegal company carries will not cover your dog because the policy is with an illegal business. The owner is fully responsible for harm done to their […]
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