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.
Who will care for my pets if anything happens to me? If you've worried about this question, then you're ready to prepare for your pets' potential future without you. I've broken our pet planning process into ten steps. Keep reading to learn more.
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for a happy birthday dog card, dog Christmas cards, dog holiday cards, dog sympathy cards, or any other dog greeting cards for any occasion, you’re sure to find cute dog cards in this one Etsy shop. I’ve been buying cards from A Paper Affaire since 2014, and each one comes beautifully handcrafted and shipped with care.
Read MoreNeed help implementing all of the dog enrichment activities and ideas you've collected? Keep reading to learn how to put that inspiration to good use in a complete canine enrichment plan. Your dog will thank you for it.
Read MoreWag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy has received a great deal of praise from dog professionals. While there was some information within this book that I found encouraging, author Zazie Todd hasn’t really revealed much new news. If you’re a responsible dog parent who researches solutions thoroughly, you may not be overly impressed with this book either.
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 MoreThe American Kennel Club is not just for purebreds. Their Canine Partners program allows any mixed-breed dog to join the AKC to compete for titles in Agility, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking and Coursing Ability.
If you're not sure how to register your dog online for AKC Canine Partners, follow these ten step-by-step instructions to success.
Read MoreThe AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test consists of ten practical tasks to test how well a dog behaves in his community and around other dogs. Learn more about the program, and specific training tips for each of the ten CGC tests.
Read MoreWhen you’re taking the Canine Good Citizen Test, your dog must wear an approved collar or harness, and leash. Using other supplies that you’re familiar with will help make you and your dog more comfortable on test day. Other helpful supplies make practicing for test day out in the real world much easier for you, and more motivating for your dog.
Read MoreThe supervised separation task on the Canine Good Citizen Test prepares you and your dog for leaving your dog with a friend for a few minutes while you grab a coffee or run to the restroom. You want your dog to calmly wait for you, but achieving this goal may prove difficult for some dogs. Remember to start with small steps to help your dog understand that you will be right back. Keep reading for more ideas on how to help your dog with the final CGC Test item.
Read MoreDogs preparing for the Canine Good Citizen Test must be accustomed to a variety of distractions in their community. Whether it be bicyclists passing by or plates dropping in a restaurant, if you want a polite pup in public, then finding those visual and auditory stimuli is a must for practice. Keep reading for several suggestions for finding these every day distractions in your community.
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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