by sundanceretrievers | Aug 15, 2024 | living with dogs, Uncategorized
Pet grief is intense and there’s not a lot of help out there for it. So here are some tips for dealing with pet grief. (And we just wrote about helping your dog at the end of their life.) When a human we know dies, there are all kinds of rituals that help us to...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 14, 2024 | dog care, dog health, living with dogs, Uncategorized
They are always puppies (and kittens) to us, aren’t they? As they get older, we might notice the gray hairs or the little loss of weight or even the slower movements. But besides getting them the vet help they might need, we like to believe that none of it means...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 9, 2024 | dog behaviors, Uncategorized
We’ve spent some time covering some common dog behaviors, but let’s take a closer look at the basics of dog body language. Most of us think we know what a tail wag means, but it’s not necessarily always about happiness. It can also mean agitation. It depends on some...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 1, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, Training Tips, Uncategorized
If you’re new to having a dog in your life, you might think that taking a dog for a walk should progressively get easier and more pleasant for you and the dog as they age. But this isn’t necessarily true. Dog walking is a skill for both of you, and working on it...
by sundanceretrievers | Jul 27, 2024 | dog behaviors, living with dogs, Uncategorized
Dogs are love, right? So who wouldn’t want more dogs?! That’s just more love! And that’s true, but it can be more complicated than that too. We hope these tips for a multi dog household can help if you’re feeling challenged. First, let’s consider the benefits of...
