As part of Toi Thomas’s book tour for her latest release, I’m sharing my review and a short piece about one of my own dogs. Enjoy! Margie “The Scaredy Dog” Finds A Home by Toi Thomas Margie is a bit skittish. She’s a hunting dog who doesn’t know how to hunt, but she loves a …
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Your Older Dog with Your New Puppy #Rottweilers
There’s always apprehension when one has to add a new puppy to the family. Especially regarding your older dog’s reaction. What the Experts Say The experts suggest that you introduce your adult dog to your new puppy on neutral ground with a fence between them before moving to home ground. There are several do’s and …
Rotties and Fever: Types of Fever and What It Means #Rottweiler
Fever is defined as having a higher than normal body temperature. It is a healthy response to the threat of disease. But if it goes on too long, medical treatment should be sought out. My Rotties I’m not going to name each Rottweiler I’ve ever had with the fever they’ve had because tick bite fever …
Humungous Fungus #Rottweilers
OR the Myth about the Ringworm: It’s NOT a Worm. As per usual, Caitlin has come up with something new for me to write about. I dose my rotties with Milbemax so they won’t get Spiro like Jazz did, and are protected against all worms. Turns out having “worm” in the name doesn’t make it …
Surviving Your Dog’s Adolescence #Rottweilers
When people talk about getting a new dog, only the puppy training (obedience, house, etc.) and the teething issue ever come up. And yes, that’s a big part of raising a puppy. But around 10 months old, just when you think everything is perfect, they become teenagers. Rebellious little buggers who want to do everything …