Today is National Left-Handed Day and with that I Thought it would be fun to explore the question of is my dog a lefty or righty.
After googling I found many articles about this topic.
One article that intrigued me was by Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. from Psychology Today in Canine Corner.
Well for Morgain & Mackay I haven't really noticed a preference of lefty or righty.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
Dogs & Humans just how simular are we
Just how simular are we to our best friends? It looks like health & food issues are not the only thing we have in common.
A recent study suggests dogs are "emotionally connected" to people.
To read the full article from National Geographic, click link below.
Can Dogs Feel Our Emotions? Yawn Study Suggests Yes
A recent study suggests dogs are "emotionally connected" to people.
To read the full article from National Geographic, click link below.
Can Dogs Feel Our Emotions? Yawn Study Suggests Yes
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Dogs in Cars
Hot Weather is here, dog gone it!
How often do we hear about not leaving children in Hot Cars but for some reason leaving Dogs is okay. Well not for us at Bark'n Up The Green Tree, in fact we get pretty upset on the topic. Over Canada I had a gentleman state that it was just fine to leave a dog in the car in the hot weather. So I made it my mission for when I got home to find solid information on this issue.
After seeing different websites & articles I thought this video stated it best.
Enjoy this hot weather but please leave your pet at home.
How often do we hear about not leaving children in Hot Cars but for some reason leaving Dogs is okay. Well not for us at Bark'n Up The Green Tree, in fact we get pretty upset on the topic. Over Canada I had a gentleman state that it was just fine to leave a dog in the car in the hot weather. So I made it my mission for when I got home to find solid information on this issue.
After seeing different websites & articles I thought this video stated it best.
Enjoy this hot weather but please leave your pet at home.
Dr Ernie Ward, Veterinarian Sits In A Parked Car For 30 Minutes To Show What It Does To Your Pets
http://www.buzzfeed.com/brodiemanthe1st/veterinarian-sits-in-a-parked-car-for-30-minutes-t-2txu?sub=2387507_1325496
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Grooming ~ to shave or not
The great debate, to shave or not. Many with long haired dogs are faced with this dilemma when the temperatures rise.
What we have experienced.
Over the almost 13 years that I have had Maid Morgain every summer I ponder, as I love her long coat. Personally I have always felt if there coat is long by nature then leave it be. And for every time I have taken her to the groomers and ask for a "show" cut the variety has varied to what they thought show meant. Granted maybe I was using the wrong term but I have been noted to show a picture of what I was talking about. Some have replied "do you show her?" my answer is always nope but that is what I would like.
When Lady Shannon was with us it wasn't as much of an issue as her coat never really grew long. She was the perpetual puppy.
Things to concerned when concerning what "cut" is right for your pet, family & household.
~ what coat does your dog have? Here is a simple diagram to explain how a double coat works
imgur: the simple image sharer
~ does your pooch have light coloured fur?
~ do you want to keep the look of the breed?
~ will you really do the grooming(daily brushing) to have there coat looking great?
~ does your pooch have allergies?
~ do the humans have allergies?
*I have personally lived with animal allergies all my life and yes we have 2 long haired dogs. With being around ours my body has become used to M&M.
~ do you need to check there skin often?
~ is your pooch wet allot?
* Some long haired dogs can get hot spots which can be painful and hard to heal.
~ do you want to pull out the blow drier when there coat wont dry?
~ would you think its odd to have a towel ready to dry your pooch off before they enter the house?
~ do you like the smell of wet dog?
~ do you get offended when your dog is called another breed due to the short cut?
example, springer's can look similar to a pointer if shaved.
I could keep going with the questions but at this point you have made up your mind.
What from I know now about grooming of Springers, Mackay won't be shaved at all. No clippers for him. As Morgs had the most beautiful coat then she had a few cuts and her coat changed. So now from time to time she looks like curly locks or a polar bear lol.
So stop and think hard before those clippers are pulled out. Talk to groomers & your vet and see what they say.
Have a great day!
~ Paula
What we have experienced.
Over the almost 13 years that I have had Maid Morgain every summer I ponder, as I love her long coat. Personally I have always felt if there coat is long by nature then leave it be. And for every time I have taken her to the groomers and ask for a "show" cut the variety has varied to what they thought show meant. Granted maybe I was using the wrong term but I have been noted to show a picture of what I was talking about. Some have replied "do you show her?" my answer is always nope but that is what I would like.
When Lady Shannon was with us it wasn't as much of an issue as her coat never really grew long. She was the perpetual puppy.
Things to concerned when concerning what "cut" is right for your pet, family & household.
~ what coat does your dog have? Here is a simple diagram to explain how a double coat works
imgur: the simple image sharer
~ does your pooch have light coloured fur?
~ do you want to keep the look of the breed?
~ will you really do the grooming(daily brushing) to have there coat looking great?
~ does your pooch have allergies?
~ do the humans have allergies?
*I have personally lived with animal allergies all my life and yes we have 2 long haired dogs. With being around ours my body has become used to M&M.
~ do you need to check there skin often?
~ is your pooch wet allot?
* Some long haired dogs can get hot spots which can be painful and hard to heal.
~ do you want to pull out the blow drier when there coat wont dry?
~ would you think its odd to have a towel ready to dry your pooch off before they enter the house?
~ do you like the smell of wet dog?
~ do you get offended when your dog is called another breed due to the short cut?
example, springer's can look similar to a pointer if shaved.
I could keep going with the questions but at this point you have made up your mind.
What from I know now about grooming of Springers, Mackay won't be shaved at all. No clippers for him. As Morgs had the most beautiful coat then she had a few cuts and her coat changed. So now from time to time she looks like curly locks or a polar bear lol.
So stop and think hard before those clippers are pulled out. Talk to groomers & your vet and see what they say.
Have a great day!
~ Paula
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Is pet ownership sustainable?
This is an interesting & possibly scary article.
The mention of the use of secondary products as a sustainable benefit as they would otherwise not be used makes me wonder what is "secondary products" and if we as humans don't consume should our pets be?
Read the article and think it over. Please feel free to comment.
Is pet ownership sustainable?
The mention of the use of secondary products as a sustainable benefit as they would otherwise not be used makes me wonder what is "secondary products" and if we as humans don't consume should our pets be?
Read the article and think it over. Please feel free to comment.
Is pet ownership sustainable?
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Being Careful at Easter Time
Easter is just around the corner, and at this time there are hidden dangers for pet owners.
Here is an article of what to look out for.
Veterinarians Caution Pet Owners: Dangers at Easter Time
Here is an article of what to look out for.
Veterinarians Caution Pet Owners: Dangers at Easter Time
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
What's Titer?
After hearing about titer testing a few times and once again in the video I decided to look further into it.
This is information that I have found is presented by Dr. Ronald D. Schults, PhD a leader in his feild.
For more information on Titering reveiw Titer Testing: A Crash Course and More on Vaccine Titers by W.Jean Dodds, DVM
Video is Saving Lives with Antibody Titer Tests
Use your own judgement/research and consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
This video is not an endorsement by Bark'n Up The Green Tree
This is information that I have found is presented by Dr. Ronald D. Schults, PhD a leader in his feild.
For more information on Titering reveiw Titer Testing: A Crash Course and More on Vaccine Titers by W.Jean Dodds, DVM
Video is Saving Lives with Antibody Titer Tests
Use your own judgement/research and consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
This video is not an endorsement by Bark'n Up The Green Tree
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