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If you knew there were tools and techniques available to reduce anxiety in the pets you groom, would you try them? Calm, secure pets are happier and easier to work on. They tend to dance and wiggle less while we groom them, reducing the chance of accidental injuries. And peaceful pets are simply more pleasant to be around.If you know a dog is nervous about the grooming process, try to schedule its visit to be with you for the shortest time possible. Waiting around in a crate can rachet up some p …

Doberman Pinschers are the result of a combination of several breeds by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in the late 1800’s. While the exact breeds are lost to history, it is generally accepted that the Black and Tan Manchester Terrier, English Greyhound, Weimaraner, German Pinscher and the now extinct old German Shepherd were involved in the mix. Early Doberman’s more closely resembled Rottweilers than today’s sleek Doberman. While the correct name in America is still the Doberman Pinsch …

The Bulldog, as we know, is one of the short faced groups of dogs and as such is closely related to several other breeds- the Mastiff and Bull Mastiff among the larger types, and the Boxer among those of approximately similar size.The first positive reference to a distinct difference between the Mastiffs and the Bulldogs was contained in a letter dated 1631 and written to George Willingham of London from Prestwick Eaton requesting specifically, “two good Mastiffs and two good Bulldogs". While th …

Dogs and cats are both carnivores. In the wild, dogs are "scavenging carnivores," eating animals they catch, dead animals, and other foods. Cats in the wild evolved as "strict carnivores." They got most of their nutrition from catching live prey. Carnivores also get lots of water from their foods - 60-75% of fresh foods is water.Is kibble alone the best food for cats and dogs? NO! Can feeding only dry food cause health problems? YES!While this subject applies to both dogs and cats, moisture can …

An easy way to provide variety for your pet is to change the protein source regularly, say from chicken, to duck, and then to beef. Remember that in the wild, dogs and cats ate what they could catch, so one day it might be rabbit, a pheasant the next, and the remains of a moose carcass the day after.What to do if your favorite formula is out of stock:Switch proteins within your favorite brand's family of food. This is the easiest route and, barring any specific protein allergies, it's good to ro …