Texas currently has the most reported cases of pets with the COVID-19 virus, according to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (wfaa.com) While it is rare, COVID-19 can spread to pets. How do you protect your pet? Avoid dog parks When walking your pup, use a leash and stay 6 ft […]
What Is Your Pet Telling You? Even the best pet parent can miss signs that their pet is in pain. Many pets are masters at hiding pain, a behavior that goes back to protecting themselves from predators. Pets also love to please their humans and often muster the energy to get up and play or […]
Our grandpup, Daisy, is a high energy dog. When she is bored, or does not have enough exercise, she is destructive. Our daughter and son-in-law have spent an enormous amount of time talking with dog trainers, vets, and behavior specialists to learn how to meet Daisy’s needs. Is your pup high energy? Here are a […]
Taking simple precautions can help you and your furbaby enjoy the dog days of summer. Protect Your Pets From UV Rays Many dogs and cats love to soak up sun rays. Just like humans, our pets, especially those with white or light coats, can sunburn. Limit your pet’s sun exposure and use pet-friendly sunscreen (tips […]
Taking your dog to the groomer is an important and necessary part of being a responsible pet parent. Groomers handle the yucky stuff like stinky coats, nail trims, ear wax build-up, and draining anal glands. To prepare your pup for a grooming experience, specific habits need to start at home so your dog will know […]
When you were in elementary school, did you love recess? I did. Park Crest Elementary had swings, see-saws, a huge submarine with two levels and perfect for climbing, and a rather large rocket ship with three levels and a slide! In McKinney, dogs have a great playground at the Bonnie Wenk Dog Park. Bonnie Wenk […]
She hears the shower turn on and patiently waits, swooping in as soon as we turn off the water. Then, she licks and licks and licks our legs until we tell her “STOP!”. In the bed, sitting with us on the sofa, playing on the floor…. Sasha licks arms, legs, faces…whatever she can find. WHY […]
Meet Stephanie Farrar, Owner of The Canine Cookie Company Ice Skating is her passion. She describes herself as a feminist. Her calling is to support women. She’s a mother and a grandmother. Her favorite dog breed? German Shepherd. Stephanie Farrar is co-owner of The Canine Cookie Company in downtown McKinney. For 18 years, The Canine […]
The dog training industry provides a wide range of skills and knowledge, which means there will unquestionably be a diverse range of opinions among trainers and others in the industry. If you survey a group of people regarding a problem with your dog, then you will most likely receive as many answers as there are […]
The first question is: “Why is my dog barking?” Is the barking due to boredom? Fear? Separation anxiety? Demand barking? Keep in mind that dogs are going to bark; it’s a way they communicate, so make sure your expectations are realistic. Dog barking that is constant, excessive, fear-based, or aggressive can become a problem and […]