Dogs are good for our health! Each time I hug my dogs I feel more hopeful, happier, and healthier! This was never more evident than when I was recovering from a surgery. I'll never forget coming home after an appendectomy, having some complications, and spiraling into depression due to the ongoing pain. My doctors were amazing, and prescribed what I needed to heal physically. But emotionally, it was another story . . .
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Fun Facts About our Furry Friends #3 [Dogs Reduce Stress]
Being with a dog can reduce stress. “It is the intuitive power of animals that can help us heal hurts, lessen stress, feel needed, and express our caring side.” Marty Becker, DVM That's me in the photo, getting my daily dose of stress relief courtesy of my dogs . . .
Fun Facts About our Furry Friends [dog fact #1]
Exercise is important for dogs of all breeds.
The Ultimate Dog Show Record Keeping Book!
The Ultimate Dog Show Record Keeping Book for the Canine Competitor and Multi-Dog Home! "My Beloved Dogs" is a must read for pet owners, breeders, and those competing in canine sports. The record keeping charts provide a wonderful way to keep track of your dogs' achievements. The section on individual dog's records makes it easy to keep track of the health of each dog. Having all this information in one place is really the highlight. Well written and organized, this book will surely become a treasured companion!" -Norma Patton, AKC Judge
It’s Not Only About Dog Training [dog quote]
It's not only about dog training. It's about PEOPLE TRAINING too. ~ Leila Grandemange Recommended Reading Ten Tips on How to be Your Dog's Best Friend AKC articles on dog training Author of the book Pawz and Pray, Short Reflections about God, Life, and the Dogs I Love! All content © Leila Grandemange, PawzandPray.com, unless [...]
Dog Anxiety: How to Recognize the Signs and Offer Relief
NO DOG SHOULD HAVE TO SUFFER IN SILENCE Dog anxiety, like the human anxiety, can be a debilitating and often painful experience. If you've ever felt worried, uneasy, or nervous about an upcoming event or something with an uncertain outcome, or had a panic attack, you know exactly what I'm talking about! Sadly, many dogs suffer in silence because the owners are simply unaware of the signs. Having experienced a season of anxiety myself, I can't imagine leaving a dog in an anxious state without offering help. Thankfully, there are things we can do to help our furry friends in their times of need. The purpose of this article is to help you to recognize the signs of dog anxiety and learn how to offer relief.
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