by sundanceretrievers | Jul 18, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, living with dogs, Uncategorized
There are a lot of studies about humans and bedtime and our animal companions. Overall, including dogs and cats, it looks like about 56% of American adults let their pets in their beds at night. That number goes upward of 76% if you look at just dogs and if you take...
by sundanceretrievers | Jul 17, 2024 | dog behaviors, labrador retrievers, living with dogs, Uncategorized
Around here, you can imagine, we know which type of dog has the best personality traits of all the dogs that have ever existed. ((bit of a wink there)) Of course, we also understand that you might not be looking for perfection ((again… we tease)). But seriously, for...
by sundanceretrievers | Jul 5, 2024 | dog behaviors, Uncategorized
Do you call them doggie kisses? Do you think it’s a sweet behavior or is it something you’ve tried to stop them from doing? Depending on the size and type of dog, of course, a doggie kiss can be, well, pretty sloppy all the way to kinda gross. And most people probably...
by sundanceretrievers | Jun 28, 2024 | dog behaviors, living with dogs, Uncategorized
A short time ago, we wrote about how amazing dogs’ noses are, but we’re constantly learning more about dogs. Recent research findings about dogs are fascinating. A lot of what’s being learned – or we should say being confirmed – about dogs might feel like a big DUH....
by sundanceretrievers | Jun 21, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog health, Safe and Happy Dogs, Uncategorized
It seems like a no-brainer that dog parks are just totally a good thing. A fun thing. A needed thing. Really… who doesn’t want a fenced in space where your dogs can run free or where you could just go and watch dogs romping playfully? But if you dig a bit deeper, you...
by sundanceretrievers | Jun 14, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips, Uncategorized
If you’re new to having a dog in your life, the whole collar thing can be really confusing. So welcome to dog collars 101! Choosing a collar can be overwhelming, and yet, it’s also really important to find the right collar for your dog, you, and your needs. This...
