Category: Care + Health
Dog booties: Do you REALLY need them?
| December 15, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under Care + Health |
Most dogs not accustomed to footwear (not sure how many are) will often flap and kick around in a manic trot like a drunken dressage horse (at least that’s how I imagine their drunken dance would be). There are many youtube videos to prove that. Go ahead, open a new tab and search “Dog Booties”…
How to Meditate with your Dog
| November 28, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under Care + Health, How-to guides |
The pug is a lap dog. Studies have shown that there is a lap dog gene that programs your dog to flop onto your lap the second you sit down on the couch. Of course when that was the case when I decided to shift my meditation practice for the day on the couch…
The leash you have, it’s probably by illegal.
| November 15, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under Care + Health |
Retractable leashes are popular and most of the time they come in lengths longer than the allowable amount as stated in the City of Toronto By laws. They just seem to make so much sense! Easy handle, no dangling leash to gather up in your hands, and longer led that allows the dog to wander…
Homemade de-skunking wash
| March 25, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under Care + Health, DIY Goodies, How-to guides |
Forget tomato juice, expensive pet store skunk wash! Here’s an easy formula for a fast-acting and effective de-skunking wash. You will be able to find pretty much all of the ingredients in the home. The last thing you want to do when you have a skunked dog is to have to drive out and hunt…
Cold weather safety
| January 3, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under Care + Health |
The first extreme cold weather alert came out today for Toronto..brrrrrrr! Even on our morning walk, There were a few moments when I felt like my face or nose might just freeze. And if my face feels that, imagine the dogs! They are out in the cold with a lot less on with a lot…
How to make your emergency vet want to punch you
| July 27, 2011 | Posted by woof2069 under Care + Health, How-to guides |
“ The guy came in without a shirt or shoes!” “ I swear, their whole clan was there.” “ You can tell they were lying…” These are just some snippets from a dinner conversation I had with a group of emergency vets about what bugged them this past week at work. Frantic owners, screaming children,…
Pet First Aid Certified! Yes we are…
| July 11, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under Care + Health, Where's the fun? |
Q: Do I know how to bandage my dog if he gets hurt? A: No. Q: What do I do first if my dog ingested a bag of chocolates? A: I don’t know. Not very good answers when I have a precious little pug in my charge. After all, he didn’t asked to be my…
Failure to scoop your dog’s poop can land you a fine of $5000
| July 4, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under Care + Health, How-to guides |
That’s for the citizens of Guelph anyway. We are a bit luckier. City of Toronto’s fine for the same offense is $225. With Toronto Star’s recent article regarding city by-law enforcement officers out and about tightening the leash on dog walkers and owners, catching any by-law violations, we thought it might be helpful to clarify…
Easy quickie portable water bowl
| May 23, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under Care + Health, DIY Goodies |
Summer is here and it is getting HOT! Over the last few years, portable water bowls and bottles made specifically for dogs on the go are becoming more and more popular. At first, it absolutely made sense – of course my dog should have their own water source and special carrying vessel. However when…
