Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) is a highly transmissible respiratory pathogen that can cause mild to severe illness in dogs. Severe infections of CIV can lead to pneumonia and sometimes death. CIV is actively spreading in California and, as you may know, Oregon receives...
Fortunately, you can learn to “speak dog.” A good starting place is to understand what we do that makes our dogs feel anxious. You’ll communicate the right message by staying clear of these five actions that make dogs nervous. Staring A frightened animal can be...
Keep your dog warm and comfortable in cold weather 1. RESPECT THE ELEMENTS While dogs seem to get a little pep in their step with cooler weather, a good owner will watch his or her pet vigilantly when the temperature dips to heavy sweater weather. In fact, it is...
Labradoodle Socialization is Very Important Labradoodles have “Hybrid Vigor” that means Labradoodles are healthier dogs because they are a combination breed. “Hybrid Vigor” is the result of different dog breed’s genetics lessening the weaknesses of each other when...
Backyards for dog lovers With Summer just around the bend most people will be spending a little more time outside enjoying their backyards. Do you love watching your best doggie buddy playing in the yard while you sip a refreshment on the deck? Me too! Stacey...
Clicker Training Tips from Karen Pryor Clicker training is a terrific, science-based way to communicate with your pet. It’s easier to learn than standard command-based training. You can click train any kind of animal, of any age. Puppies love it. Old dogs learn...
A Little Labradoodle History Did you know that the term ‘Labradoodle’ first appeared in 1955? It was not commonly known until 1988 when Wally Conran, an Australian breeder, hybridized the Standard Poodle and Lab in an effort to produce an allergy-friendly guide dog...
It seems like the beginning of summer is a popular time to bring home a new Labradoodle puppy. School is out, the weather is nice and the days are longer. This adds up to extra time to socialize your new puppy! Socialization Should begin around 3 Months of Age The...
The Australian Labradoodle is a breed created from foundation stock of: Lab, Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, English and American Cocker Spaniel, and finally the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten. The diversity of these bloodlines have the potential to safeguard the breed from...
Did you know that all of these holiday plants will make your dog sick: Amaryllis, Christmas tree Pine needles, Holly, Mistletoe & Poinsettias? Be sure to keep them and their shed leaves out of reach of your pooch. Holidays are hectic and sometimes stressful for us...
