Housebreaking, house-training, or potty training-- no matter what you call it, all new dog owners want to teach their new puppy not to mess inside their new home. The best way to achieve this goal is by establishing a timeline to follow, and sticking to it. While you're adhering to your timeline, it helps to firmly establish […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pet owners not to feed their pets Performance Dog frozen raw pet food. During an inspection, two samples of the food tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), which can sicken both humans and animals. The FDA issued this warning because they believe Performance Dog raw pet food is a serious […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October, we are reminded to spread the word about breast cancer prevention and early detection. That awareness extends to our dogs as well. How does hearing the words “she’s got breast cancer” affect you? Does it bring tears to your eyes? Start a knot in the pit of your stomach? Unleash anger at being […]

Leptospirosis is an infectious bacterial disease that can be deadly to dogs when left untreated. Studies show a number of factors may impact lepto prevalence, including dog size and environment. More research on lepto is forthcoming, so its important to stay up-to-date on current medical trends. What is Leptospirosis?  Leptospirosis, often referred to as “lepto”, […]

With their trailing ears and adorably drooping faces, Basset Hounds are beloved pups—but did you know the breed originated in sixth-century France, as hunting cousins to the longer-legged Bloodhound? Here’s everything else you need to know about these jowly jewels of dogs.

Polly the Saint Bernard is both a service dog and an AKC sports champion “She's responsible for me being alive," says Polly's owner, Allison, who at one point lost her memory from Lupus complications Polly has learned to differentiate between her Service Dog work with Allison as her handler and her dog sports work with […]

Do not feed any pig ear treats to your dog Both dogs and humans can get sick from handling or eating pig ear treats What to do if you think you or your dog has a Salmonella infection New concerns are surfacing about pig ear dog treats. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and […]

While good hygiene habits are essential for a healthy dog, unlike humans, most dogs do not require daily hygiene and grooming habits. What is required, and how often, depends on the breed. The Afghan Hound, Poodle, and Komondor — just to name a few — require regular grooming (but are certainly worth the effort), whereas […]

Monday, July 22, 2019 Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (Department) reissued a temporary order designating several animal diseases as “dangerous transmissible diseases”, including Canine Brucellosis (Brucella canis). As noted by the Department, transmission of B. canis bacteria occurs through exposure to secretions during estrus or mating or by contact with infected tissues during […]

As a breeder, there is a lot of responsibility resting with you to prepare your puppies for their new homes. You’re with them during key periods of life in which their personalities and fears develop. In between keeping them fed, socialized, and happy, many breeders go the extra mile to prepare their puppies for important grooming […]