Tucson, AZ | Sharing what we've learned about training to become a certified therapy dog team, managing atypical Addison’s Disease, and raising happier and healthier dogs.
Leash reactivity is common for many dogs. Lizzie was no exception. With the right training system, she transformed from overreacting to adapting. Keep reading to learn how to help your reactive dog find calm.
Read MoreEven companion dogs can benefit from canine conditioning. If you're not sure where to begin with dog fitness exercises or dog gym equipment, we've got you covered with beginner exercises for your dog, resources to help you develop a dog fitness plan, and many suggestions for finding affordable dog fitness equipment.
Read MoreFeeding canned, dehydrated, or raw dog food can lead to your dog gulping their meal. These five slow feeder dog bowls for wet food encourage your dog to take his time instead of scarfing his food. Plus they're ideal for foraging enrichment.
Read MoreTucson dogs pick up all sorts of debris, including cactus bits, burrs, and pollen. Not to mention all of the allergens we may not readily see like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides that dogs walk through constantly. Dog paws get irritated and itchy. How do you stop your dog from licking his paws and bring him relief? Draw a paw bath!
Read MoreHalloween is almost here! We don’t dress up the pups in the McSquare household, but we do like tricks AND treats, so we’re pretty excited to be part of this year’s Trick or Treat Giveaway Hop! We’ve teamed up with several blogger friends to create training tutorials for a variety of dog tricks AND give away almost $1500 in prizes.
Pssst…if you visit all 19 blogs, you can enter 19 different times!
Read MoreIf you're looking for the safest and most versatile dog harness for traveling in the car with your best friend, Sleepypod's Clickit brand may be the answer for dogs weighing 18-90 pounds.
Last August, I purchased two Sleepypod Clickit Sport harnesses for Bernie and Lizzie, and one year later, I'm thrilled with how well they've held up and the peace of mind they give me as we drive around Tucson.
Read MoreI'm cheating with my letter X. I know, but working with qualified and knowledgeable dog experts is incredibly important for you and your dog.
While you'll want to find a veterinarian, groomer, pet sitter, and maybe even a dog walker who work best with your pack, you don't want to overlook the importance of a professional obedience trainer.
Read MoreLife with Bernie McSquare hummed along for three months.
Over 2016's Labor Day weekend, Matthew traveled out-of-town to visit his mom (Thursday - Monday). He was gone for just four days, but I could see how his absence affected Bernie.
When we'd come home from our walks, Bernie would stop and look into the parking lot waiting to see Daddy drive up.
I tried to play with him more and give extra snuggles, but our little guy wasn't the same happy Doodle. He was also teething and starting to lose a few puppy teeth.
Read MoreAfter researching a great deal about dog nutrition and dog food options, we decided not to feed Bernie a raw diet. With his atypical Addison's Disease we just can't risk him getting salmonella poisoning. Plus, I learned that most therapy dogs are not allowed to eat raw diets.
Since we decided upon a high quality kibble, I started adding some human food every once in a while. After watching Rodney Habib's TEDx Talk, I've been adding people food in almost every meal.
Read MoreMcSquare Doodles chronicles how we're training to become a certified therapy dog team with both our Labradoodles in Tucson, Arizona. We share what we've learned about dog-friendly places to visit, and tips for raising happier and healthier dogs. Join us on our journey.
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