Top Trend in Dog Names
Move Over Rover When I was contacted by Banfield with their top ten list, my response was really? And, the response back was, yes. So, sharing with you Banfield’s 10 weirdest and wildest pet names....
View ArticleThinking of Buying Littermates?
Two Pups Don’t Always Double Your Pleasure cDiane Rich 2012 Pet parent reasons for buying littermates; 1.They were so cute and I couldn’t resist or I could not decide on which one so bought two 2.The...
View ArticleTop 10 Pet Parenting Tips
Assess your Pet Parenting Skills cDiane Rich 2012 Dog Training is really People Training. It is beneficial the human family be a part of the teaching process so the dog will hopefully learn to respect...
View ArticleSeattle Humane Society
Partners with WSU College of Vet Medicine SEATTLE HUMANE SOCIETY & WSU PARTNER TO SAVE LIVES National leaders embark on medical care partnership for shelter pets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9,...
View ArticleBook Review: Your Cat, The Owner’s Manual
By Marty Becker, DVM Chase loves a good read before bedtime! cDiane Rich 2012 Even though this is a dog blog, I am always happy to consider doing a blog about a species other than the beloved canine....
View ArticleBreed Profile; Great Pyrenees
A Giant Breed Meet Willow She is 18mths old cDiane Rich 2012 The Great.Pyrenees is a beautiful, regal, intelligent, courageous dog that by its beauty and gorgeous thick coat one may think will behave...
View ArticleBehavior and Health are closely Linked
When to See your Vet cDiane Rich 2012 If you are sick you may not be so pleasant to be around. If you are experiencing pain the affected area may be sensitive to touch. If you have a digestive...
View ArticleHomeward Pet Adoption Center
For Immediate Release Homeward Pet Adoption Center FREE MICROCHIPS FOR FALL! Limited Time Offer – While Supplies Last! CONTACT: Terri Inglis, Executive Director, 425-488-4444 (ex. 405),...
View ArticlePill Popping Pets
Do Dogs Need Supplements? cDiane Rich Over the past 20 plus years in this business, I have consulted with breeders, Holistic and Conventional Vets and others as to their opinions about nutrition and...
View ArticleSpike in Parvo Virus King and Snohomish Counties
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/King-County-sees-spike-in-canine-parvo-virus-180926701.html Woof, Diane Diane Rich Dog Training, LLC www.spokesdog.com askdiane@spokesdog.com www.twitter.com/spokesdog
View ArticleKnow the Location of your Closest Emergency Vet Hospital
cDiane Rich 2012 This sad story made the news. A frantic owner took their Boxer to a clinic for treatment after it was stung by bees and had a reaction to the venom. The clinic was not the owner’s...
View ArticlePet Parents 2013
My list of Ten “Hopes” for You and the Dog in your Life I train dogs from top breeders and I train top dogs from rescue and shelters. All dogs deserve time, medical care, proper nutrition, exercise,...
View ArticleAre you Really Ready for a Puppy?
On your Mark, Get Set, Parent! c Diane Rich 2013 A giant breed = a larger vehicle Ok, you had dogs growing up and have always loved dogs. Now, you want one. Or, the kids wanted a puppy so you caved....
View ArticleWashington Ranks 5th for Cat Ownership
AVMA releases new stats on pet ownership, ranking states c Diane Rich 2013 (Schaumburg, Ill.) January 15, 2013 – The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently released its U.S. Pet...
View ArticleFebruary is National Pet Dental Month
Dental Care Should be part of your Pet’s Overall Health Care c Diane Rich 2013 10 TIPS FOR PROPER PET DENTAL CARE FROM THE VETERINARIANS OF VCA WEST LOS ANGELES National Pet Dental Month is in...
View ArticleSeparation Anxiety?
Or Is It? c Diane Rich 2014 Definition With regard to dogs, separation anxiety or S.A. is a psychological term used to describe behaviors presented due to a pet’s stress and anxiousness brought on by...
View ArticleYour Veterinarian; Love em or Leave em?
Tips to Help Choose a Veterinarian c Diane Rich 2014 Some pet parents are very clear about what they are looking in a Veterinarian; someone who is empathetic, kind and interactive with their animal,...
View ArticleI Vant to Test Your Blud
Blood Tests for Your Dog c Diane Rich 2014, From Chase’s recent blood draw The first time new pet parents hear their Vet recommend a blood test for the family dog is usually when the dog is scheduled...
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