by sundanceretrievers | Nov 13, 2024 | dog care, living with dogs, Uncategorized
Our dogs are part of the family, of course, and we love including them in all of the holiday festivities. They bring so much joy and playfulness. And they are a source of comfort during, what can be, somewhat stressful times. Thank goodness for dog cuddles after a...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 30, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, Uncategorized
There are a lot of special needs pups out there looking for homes. And of course, sometimes these needs come on with age. Either way, if you are living with a deaf dog, there are some key tips and tricks to make your life and their life just as full as it would be...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 25, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, dog health, Training Tips, Uncategorized
A few years ago when so many of us were in lockdown and working from home, a lot of people got dogs for companionship but also to ensure that they would get out of the house every day, multiple times a day, and go for a walk and get some fresh air. At one point it was...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 23, 2024 | dog care, Uncategorized
They can show up anywhere, of course. You could be out walking in a seemingly isolated place and you might run into a random stray. Though they are more obvious in cities, it’s not the only place you’d have to potentially deal with a stray dog. So how do we do it?...
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...