by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Dogs’ Mouths and What May Be Lurking There These days it seems like our four-legged friends are just a likely to suffer from scary maladies as we are. We dog owners here in Upstate New York, the Capital District, Albany and Saratoga are inundated about the do’s...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Some Cool Stuff Santa’s Packing for Good Pups on His List This year Santa will be bringing some pretty unique gifts for canines not on the naughty list. For starters, a doggy treadmill, a hands-free leash, an elevated bed and collars that actually repel unpleasant...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Air Travel and Your Dog The rules for traveling by air with your pet have evolved over the years. For instance, in 1990 I traveled from Los Angeles to Albany, N.Y. with my cat “Koko” when she was less than a year old. At that time, I was required to keep her in a very...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Can Bugs Take Up Residence in a Dog’s Mouth? I recently was sent a link on Facebook with the image of the interior of a dog’s mouth and what appeared to be ladybugs attached to its roof. The photo was, not surprisingly, disturbing and meant to alarm...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Make Your Picnic Safe for Your Pooch The lazy days of summer offer lots of opportunities to share good times with our four-legged friends. But that fun can quickly turn deadly if our pooches ingest something toxic or get too much heat and sun. Here are a few tips for...
by OLK9Alex | Aug 27, 2018 | Albany Dog Trainer
Is Vomiting Cause for Concern Sometimes it seems like my dog “Talia” will eat anything she comes in contact with. I’ve literally had to pull everything from a tomato plant to a pair of snow skis from the clenches of her adult German Shepherd jaws. Given the...