Most puppies and young dogs have loads of high energy. People often mistakenly use the term “hyperactive” to describe their behavior. Before labeling your dog hyperactive, he/she should be seen by a veterinarian to make sure it is not a medical problem. Symptoms can include constant motion, being restless in the extreme, tail chasing, frantic […]
I’m going to begin with cancer because my lovely Timo, a Rottweiler mix, has osteosarcoma, bone cancer. It was discovered quite by accident, as she showed no signs of illness. One day, the beginning of December 2008,Timo and my German Shepherd, Quanah, were playing when Quanah accidentally stepped on Timo’s right front leg. Timo let […]
So you’ve trained your dog to go outdoors to relieve him-herself. But when you come home after a long day or someone comes to visit, your dog is so happy and excited or even stressed that s/he loses control and piddles. Your dog hasn’t forgotten the house training rules, this is a behavioral problem. But […]
