Family Dawgs Training

06/10/2023

FYI... Guardian (in Edmonton) will no longer be a 24hr vet option!

01/17/2023

What type of chewer is your dog?

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/04/28/dog-bones.aspx Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, discu...

01/11/2023

How often do you Lump & Bump check?

11/25/2022

11/18/2022

My heart breaks for this family and all families that have to experience anything like this. It's easy to say you shouldn't do this and you shouldn't allow that but in reality this can happen to any family. Please be careful and if you are going to be near open partially frozen water keep your dog on leash near you.

An Edmonton family is hoping to raise awareness after their dog disappeared under the ice of the North Saskatchewan river this past weekend.

10/20/2022

Are you having trouble finding a Veterinarian for your pet?

AVMA staff analyze trends in patient volumes, clinic and hospital incomes, and staffing in those businesses.

08/16/2022

Have you watched the movie Togo?

In 1925, diphtheria affected an isolated village in Alaska. Due to the severe cold, it was not possible to transport the medicines by plane and ship, so the transport of the medicines to the town of Noma was organized with the help of mushers (guides or drivers of a dog sled team).

About 1120 miles (1800 kilometers) had to be covered in five days. There were several teams and they took turns on different sections. The Norwegian Gunnar Kasen and his main dog Balto were the first to bring the serum to the village.

It turned out that Kasen had not made a mistake in choosing the main dog, because when the team had an accident, Balto helped his musher, saving him from certain death.

When the storm reached its peak and visibility became low they crossed 85 km. Balto is considered a hero, and in 1925 a monument was erected to him in Central Park in New York.

He was truly a hero, like all the other dogs during this mission. However, the dog that did the most difficult part of the work was Togo who crossed the longest distance 260 miles (418 kilometers). He was part of Leonardo Seppala team of dogs. Togo is the husky, in the photo.

Togo was already known for his incredible leadership qualities, which he demonstrated again in this race.

The mission was successfully completed and these brave dogs saved numerous lives.

08/11/2022

Injured Dog In An Animal Ambulance Used During Ww2

08/08/2022

How are you enjoying these warm summer days with your dog?

06/22/2022

Does your dog have sensitivities or allergies?

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/allergy-relief-for-dogs-top-ten-remedies/

06/14/2022

Sky raisins...lol 😆

Take some masking tape and write down on your benadryl bottle the amount per weight you can give your dog in the event of an allergic reaction.

Be careful out there! 🐝 🦟🪰

05/26/2022

It’s now easier for restaurants, bars and coffee shops to welcome pooches on patios. They no longer need to get approval from a public health inspector. 🐶🐾

Cutting red tape means more eateries can choose to allow patrons to dine with their pups. Check if a restaurant has a dog-friendly patio ahead of visiting.

Non-service dogs are allowed on patios only and must not pass through any indoor food handling or dining areas. Customers must keep their dogs on a leash or in a carrier and have physical control of them at all times.

Service dogs are allowed in indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=82656109C88D3-EDAC-1F38-0E425CE9D449C9FA

05/24/2022

I love that the hotel had a dog as a guest ambassador 🥰

The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald's guest ambassador dog Smudge died Wednesday.

05/19/2022

02/01/2022

With the spring like weather coming...its time to think about plants 🌿

01/27/2022

It's always good to know what options you may have when the time comes 🌈

Compassionate at home pet end of life care 🐾💛👣

12/25/2021

🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

Please remember to keep all the chocolate, goodies and turkeys away and confidently out of reach from your dogs. Chocolate, xylitol, cooked bones and turkey skin are not good (and possibly life threatening) for your dogs.

Stay warm, Happy Holidays 🥂

12/17/2021

Watch Tips for keeping your pets safe in the cold Edmonton weather Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

12/10/2021

Christmas Gift Certificate SPECIAL!

Have you always wanted professional photo portraits of your beloved pets? Mutt Love Photography can help! A perfect present for a friend, family member, or even yourself.

Purchase a gift for a studio or on-location session with Mutt Love Photography and you will save $100 off our recommended standard price.

Each session is just $95 and includes:

• a photo shoot for up to 2 pets from the same household in our studio / outdoors
• a 5 x 7 inch gift print of your choice
• a sneak peek preview pic on Facebook
• a purchase session where you can purchase additional items if you wish

Total voucher valued at ($195). There are just 8 gift certificates available.

Email Teann at [email protected] to order your gift certificate and receive this special rate.

Gift certificates will be emailed and offer ends midnight December 24, 2021.

This promotion is not affiliated with, or endorsed, by Facebook and is not valid with any other discount offers.

11/06/2021

Definitely worth CELEBRATING! 🥳

She is two times older than the average lifespan of a golden retriever.

10/10/2021

He's believed to have belonged to John E. Stow, a fruit merchant.

10/06/2021

A sweet and emotional goodbye story 🌈

Maggie loved snow more than anything.

09/17/2021

EASY DIY TOOTHPASTE RECIPE!
We all grossly underestimate the power of oral hygiene. But the science is clear: oral health plays into everything about us. When our pets’ mouths and gums are clean and free of infection, we reduce their risk for dangerous inflammation that can affect their whole body.

Beginner’s Tip: If you’ve never worked on cleaning up your dog’s mouth, using this blend of ingredients from your kitchen is an easy place to start. Baking soda is a safe abrasive that helps remove plaque, and coconut oil has innate antimicrobial properties. Using gauze, a cotton round or a soft cloth, massage the mixture onto a tooth, starting with your dog’s upper molars (where most plaque accumulates). By cleaning one tooth a day you can desensitize your dog to the teeth polishing process and minimize stress.

You’ll find more recipes and tips to help you make healthier choices in The Forever Dog book, available for pre-order now: foreverdog.com/get-it-now/

07/29/2021

Fox tail...

Foxtail grass can be found all around Calgary, but some southeast communities are dealing with an infestation.

07/29/2021

There is so much of this in Edmonton that many people don't even notice it. Foxtail is BAD/dangerous for your pets. If you have questions about foxtail post them below 👇

07/16/2021

Holding your pet while driving, is not only illegal and unsafe for you and other motorists, but can lead to tragedy in the event of a collision, or if the airbags deploy. Save yourself from heart break and a $243 fine. Don’t allow your furry friends to interfere with driving.

06/18/2021

New report shows cases of human alveolar echinococcosis, spread through a tapeworm found in coyotes and foxes carrying the parasite, has been on the rise over the past decade

06/02/2021

Please leave your pets at home 🏡

There is a heat warning in effect for the City of Edmonton. Temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 29°C today until Friday. Never leave pets or children in hot vehicles, even with the A/C on.

Most of these reported incidents are for pets left alone in vehicles. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services can only intervene if the pet is displaying signs of distress:
• Excessive panting or drooling
• Non-responsiveness
• Tired or lethargic behaviour
• Dark pink or purple tongue
• Actively trying to escape the vehicle

If you see an unattended pet in a vehicle on a hot day but they are not showing signs of overheating, please call 3-1-1 and Animal Care & Control will assist. Edmonton Police Service or ourselves will respond via 911 if there is an immediate risk to the pet's safety (see above).

Learn more: edmontonpolice.ca/resources/campaigns/vehicleisnotababysitter

05/20/2021