Hiking Fun with Your Doodle Don’t let the end of summer get you down, fall is the perfect hiking season. Here are a few things to remember to make sure your doodle stays safe and healthy. Healthy Doodle Snacks Not all my dogs like the fruit; Jack lets it drop on the floor, and Winston gobbles it. They unanimously prefer the hard chews. We only offer … [Read more...]
Old Mill News June 2023
Algae Beware Be aware of the dangers to your dog from blue-green algae in ponds, lakes, and rivers. No one wants to drink green water; I had no idea how dangerous it is until recently. Dogs have died after swimming in water contaminated with blue-green algae, sometimes within hours of taking a dip. Blue-green algae are present at varying levels throughout the year, but algae … [Read more...]
Old Mill News April 2023
The Joy of Sniffing Taking your dog on a “sniff walk” has become the latest trend. I see reels and read articles; the idea is everywhere. Remember, you want to be a good dog parent and provide some boundaries even when they’re enjoying the slower pace of sniffing. Structured Sniffing Twenty-plus years ago, I had a beagle learning to be a proper show dog. Several times … [Read more...]
Old Mill News July 2022
Howling Hounds My dogs typically have a howling session twice a day; I'm sure our neighbors are appreciative of the chorus echoing along the river. A friend once told me, "it's the call of the wild," and I accepted that explanation. There are numerous speculations regarding the cause, none definitive. High Pitched Sounds We've all experienced the sound of dogs howling … [Read more...]
Old Mill News July 15,2021
Dog Safe Weed Control For years, we navigated through weed control's challenge versus keeping the yard safe for our dogs. When you also add the unpredictability of afternoon showers rinsing off the spray, it's enough to make you give up and surrender to the weeds. Most of the current weed killers sold have explicit instructions to wear protective clothing during … [Read more...]