faq

Here are some questions I'm frequently asked in the store or when I'm out training dogs:

Q: What's the best age for spay/neuter

A: There are implications to early removal of hormones during a dog's growth process. Here's a link to an article discussing the implications: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24597888/

Q: Should dogs eat the same food for their whole lives?

A: Like humans, dogs do best on a varied diet. Go to this link to an article about how best to feed your dog if you're feeding commercially prepared foods: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/how-often-should-i-change-foods.html

Q. Should dogs eat "human" food

A. This is actually a pretty silly question, especially since so many dog food companies are proclaiming that their food is "human" grade. Also, pet food wasn't around 50 years ago. I think what people are really concerned with is keeping their dogs' diets "balanced". Of course, we humans somehow manage to have healthy diets without resorting to a pre-made, all inclusive food. If we are health-conscious, we balance our diet over the course of many meals. The same can be done with our pets. Our pets thrive on a varied diet, which can be greatly enhanced by feeding them our healthy leftovers. This link is to a pretty good list for foods and other substances to be avoided:

http://www.sojos.com/candogseatpeoplefood.html

Q. How can I rate the food my dog is eating now?

A. This website has a fun way to rate the food you're currently feeding:http://www.rotts-n-notts.com/info/display?PageID=2549.

All the food in the store rates a B or better

Q. Does microchipping really work? Should I microchip my dog?

A. Check out this article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091013185154.htm

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