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: www.petorphansfund.org/humane_quality_diet.shtml

Q: Is there anyway to get my dog to accept grooming?

A: Maybe!! But a good place to start is by buying the book "Click for Grooming" available in the store. It shows how to get your dog to accept grooming...even to like it. Plus it will tell you all the things you should definately NOT do

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, us 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. Even though I think this list is very conservative in stating that leftovers should never be more than 10% of a pet's diet, this link is to a pretty good list for foods and other substances to be avoided, goto

www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1661&articleid=1030

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