Good Dog Blog



07/04/09

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! From all of us at the Good Dog Blog! [ read more ]




07/03/09

Toxic Food and Substances: Raw Fish

There seems to be a bit of controversy over whether raw fish in general is harmful to dogs. Some say the bones are a problem, others say dogs naturally know how to avoid consuming them. Others say that, much like us, worms and other parasites could be a problem. And there is always the old .. [ read more ]




07/02/09

My Dog’s Licking is Driving Me Crazy!

Question: My shih tzu licks everything in sight–including us. We love her dearly, but the licking is driving us crazy. Why does she do this and how can we get her to stop? Carol ANSWER: Hi Carol, We have had a few questions recently about licking dogs – it seems to be a real problem! First I would look take her .. [ read more ]




07/01/09

My Dog Follows Me Everywhere

Question: 3 weeks ago I took in a Min Pin Pup, 7 mons. I am the 3rd “people” for this dog. From what I have heard he spend most of his time in a crate. Now he’s pretty much out unless I have to go out or he really needs to nap. There is my 21 .. [ read more ]




06/30/09

Toxic Food and Substances: Raw Eggs

Remember that scene in Rocky when he cracks six eggs into a glass and drinks them down? I still shudder at that image. When we were kids, my older brother tried it – I think by the second egg he was choking and ready to bring them right back up. However, Rocky didn’t know much about .. [ read more ]




06/30/09

Welcome New Dog Blog Writer, Nancy Tobis!

In honour (spelled with a ‘u’ of course) of Canada Day tomorrow, I want to welcome a fellow Canadian to the Good Dog Blog! Nancy Tobis is a registered professional dog trainer from Toronto, Ontario who not only brings her canine know-how to the GDB but also a background in canine nutrition. An expert of .. [ read more ]




06/30/09

My Dog Soils Her Bed Whenever I Leave

Question: I have two weimaraners – a 3 year old castrated dog and a younger bitch. The problem is with the bitch who has been wetting her bed since she was a puppy even though she is not reprimanded and all other aspects of her house training have been fine. She only seems to do .. [ read more ]




06/29/09

My Dog Piddles on My Son’s Bed

Question: Dear Ann, I have been reading your journal on different peeing dilemmas and I have a situation that I would greatly appreciate your insight on. I have a 2yr old neutered Boston Terrier. Whenever he disappears from our sights he goes into my 6yr old son’s room and piddles on his bed or his bookshelf. If .. [ read more ]




06/28/09

How Can I Teach My Dogs To Get Along Again?

Question: I have a family that includes 5 cats and 5 dogs. 4 of the dogs are Great Danes…2 male, 2 female, all fixed. ( The 5th dog is a totally cool Aussie/cattledog male) The 2 males fight as of the last 2 years, so we have to arrange them in 2 pairs and rotate for .. [ read more ]




06/27/09

How Can I Get My Dog to Go to the Bathroom in the Backyard?

Question: Hi there, My 2 year old female Jack Russell X is in the habit of only urinating and defecating while on walks. I take her on a short walk first thing in the morning, a big walk when I get home from work and I take her again before bed. She is outside when we are .. [ read more ]