High Value Treats - Freeze Dried Chicken

We have tried a number of treats with our new havanese, but what seems to have the most impact on Charlie are freeze dried chicken treats. High in protein, low in carbohydrates, all natural 100 per cent pure chicken breast chunks are highly digestible and are a great training aid. Liver flavoured treats have also been a hit with Charlie!

The Havanese

The Havanese is a common toy breed known for its exceptional coat and friendly disposition. With spunk and devoted character, the Havanese, commonly known as a velcro dog, fits into any lifestyle. From professional couples to trendy urban families and the laid back suburbanite, the havanese will best suit those who need to be loved and adored. My family and I first fell in love with a wonderful sable havanese pup my good friends adopted into their family. We had been in the throws of adopting a furry friends for about 18 months and originally were destined for a mini schnauzer. After 18 months of deliberation we concluded that a havanese was our furry friend of choice. We were immediately attracted to the rare chocolate colour offered in the breed and with much ado began researching breeders both nationally and internationally. With few choices within Canadian boundaries, Mystykalsy on the east coast and Esenavah on the west, finding a solid chocolate pup was like looking for a needle in a haystack. We ventured south and found a good selection of quality breeders. 

The Best Pup Play Toy

All new puppy families are always searching for the best new play toy for pups. We've all spent about forty dollars too much in toys that our little wonders don't even take a second look at. I just stumbled on the ultimate toy! Try your pup with an empty water bottle. Remove the lid and wrapper and give the bottle a little squeeze and your pup will have tons of fun listening to the crackling plastic as he tussles and fights to overpower this inexpensive little toy!

Neighbourhood Cat Spraying My Doorstep

So, this is day 3 of the the neighbourhood troll who has since started spraying my front doorstep! Bewildered as to what was leaving their mark on my front doorstep I consulted with the Resident Expert who concluded that one of the neighbourhood cats was obviously ticked that Charlie our new pup had taken residence at our home. So, in an effort to take back his throne, the vagrant cat decided to mark his territory every night on our front door step. In an effort to remove the mark and dissuade the cat from coming back, I used a household cleaning product to first clean the mess and then finished with a pet masking spray to see if I could rid the step of the scent. The cat came back. Resident expert suggested using coffee grounds in the front bed and doorstep to deter the spraying cat.

John Paul Pet - Paul Mitchells Pet Grooming Products

Finding the best grooming products is like finding a needle in a haystack. If you are anything like me, I am all about scent, scent, scent! First and foremost, I wont purchase a grooming product until I find the scent I love. I want my dog smelling clean and fresh and like he just came out of the dryer. Second on my list of priorities is finding a good quality product that will make my darling's coat, soft, manageable and shiny.

Shipping Pets is a Viable Option

Programs such as United Airlines Petsafe Program is a safe and reliable means of shipping your new pet. It allows families the opportunity to search across state lines and national and international borders to find rare colours and breeds and the perfect addition to your family. Shipping costs can range anywhere from $150 to $400.
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New Puppy Visit - Charlie's New Vet

Today we had our new puppy visit! It was an exciting time and I felt as nervous as I was with my own two kids first doc visits. Be prepared to bring all of your health records received from your breeder and fresh fecal sample. Your vet will do a series of standard parasite tests most likely the same tested by your breeder before you received your bundle of joy plus others, such as coccidia, which most breeders tend not to test for. The sample will be tested during your visit and if any abnormalities you will be informed and prescribed antibiotics immediately. Our Charlie was first weighed and weighed in at 4lbs 7 ounces.

Next he met his future health practitioner who took her time getting to know him. The doctor showed warmth and compassion as she stroked and cuddled him using a soothing tone of voice as she got know both us and our pet. She provided the remainder of the vaccination schedule for our boy and made recommendations for neutering, potty and crate training, social interaction suggestions and feeding. We felt easy to ask any and all questions we had been pondering in anticipation of our new family member. We left feeling supported and most of all felt as though we had selected a wonderful practitioner to ensure our dog's wellness.