Would you feed your dog chicken feathers? Well, ground chicken feather meal is being touted as the new protein source for pet foods. Chicken feathers have been hydrolyzed, that is broken down by a chemical reaction to water. They are then used in dog food. Granted, in the wild, dogs consume the whole animal, possibly […]
Everything has a smell, sometimes pleasant or at least not offensive, other times, not so nice. Dogs (humans too) have what’s considered normal odors produced through sweat glands. But when the odor is objectionable, it’s time to look for the cause. There are a number of reasons why your dog is smelly. Bad breath can […]
Schutzhund literally means protection dog. It was originally designed as a breed test for German Shepherds as a sport and to evaluate their working ability. The first Schutzhund trial was held in Germany in 1901. There are 3 phases to Schutzhund – obedience, tracking and protection. A dog must pass all 3 phases to earn […]
