Posts made in May, 2012
Mares vs. geldings – which would you pick?
This article was written by Lindsey Forkun, Equine and Natural Horsemanship Expert, and author of the book Natural Horsemanship Answering the What, Why, and How for ALL Disciplines. Email: lindsey@bittypaws.com Some people swear that mares are the best and some swear that geldings are better. Some people say mares are moody and cranky, and some people say geldings don’t have personality. Which side of the fence do you sit on? I’ve owned many mares and geldings of many breeds, and I have also trained many different mares and geldings of many breeds. I have had a lot of experience of both and these are some of the things I have learned about them: Mares They are...
Read MoreThe best GYM partner: my dog | The importance of daily exercise for your dog
This post was written by Evelyn Avila-Palmacci, dog walking/boarding expert from Tail Waggers. Tail Waggers is a dog walking and pet boarding organization, servicing the Aurora and Newmarket area. They promote personalized care for your furry friend, so you can rest easy knowing that your bff is in best possible care when you aren’t around. Check them out at: http://www.tail-waggers.ca Read Evelyn’s other articles Have you heard the sentence: RING DOOR BELL AND RUN! THE DOG NEEDS EXERCISE? If I haven’t take my pooch out for his daily romp, he’ll let me know either by walking from one side to another like a crazy, by making weird noises and/or giving me a...
Read MoreMares and Geldings – Are they a good mix?
This article was written by Lindsey Forkun, Equine and Natural Horsemanship Expert, and author of the book Natural Horsemanship Answering the What, Why, and How for ALL Disciplines. Email: lindsey@bittypaws.com For many years I boarded at a farm where geldings and mares lived in mixed herds. I always thought this was normal. When I moved stables and as I grew up in the horse world, I learned that keeping mares and geldings separate is actually more common – but why? When I finally moved into my own farm, I had the chance to organize my paddocks the way I wanted. I decided to have some mixed herds. This was because I had some geldings and mares that really got...
Read MoreProduct Review | Canada Pooch
Canada Pooch is a Canadian based pet apparel designer, offering products that cater to the changing climate in Canada. From rain to snow, and everything in between, Canada Pooch has something for your pet. They have some really neat products on their site, check them out at: http://www.canadapooch.com Yuki, our resident mascot, was lucky enough to test out the Storm Slicker by Canada Pooch. Now, I wouldn’t normally tout about a product unless it was truly wonderful. The first thing I noticed about this rain coat was the quality. The material, seams, zippers and velcro were all GREAT quality – this was a pleasant surprise because it was beyond...
Read MoreAsk a vet tech | Doggie likes mud puddles!
By: Mel Adams, RVT “Ask a Vet Tech” is an ongoing advice column written by our resident pet expert and registered vet technician, Mel Adams. You can find her online at: www.vettechmel.com. Read Mel’s other articles Question: My dog manages to find his way to every single mud puddle when we are out on walks. I am forever bathing him during the spring season and just can not keep up anymore. Is there anything I can do to help keep him clean this season? Answer: I can answer this question because I’ve researched and spoken to many dog owners about their experiences with keeping their dogs and homes clean during the spring season. Everybody had a lot...
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