Canine Design

03/08/2025

Yay!

Sometimes it takes a girl awhile to find her place in the world. That was the case with Lizzy, an Australian kelpie that came to us from the Gooding Dog Pound at the end of 2022.
When Liz first arrived we noticed something was wrong with one of her hips. She ended up needing a modified femoral head ostectomy, which she healed from nicely. Thank you, Dr. Caldwell at Veterinary Orthopedic & Surgical Care in Boise!
Even then, it took us quite a while to find the right match for Liz. Thanks to her part time foster parents, Cherry and Tyler, Lizzy not only received love while waiting for her new home, but also vital training that helped her to become the wonderful canine she is today. Thank you, Cherry and Tyler!
And then it happened. Stacey at Canine Design in Boise gave our phone number to one of their grooming clients that was looking for a new companion dog. Bingo! Lizzy is now living her best life with Tony and his cat, Saylor. Saylor had final say and thank goodness she said yes to Liz!
And yes. We miss her, but this is what it’s all about. We are grateful to all the players in Liz’s journey and are still amazed at how things came together for her. Never give up hope!

03/07/2025

02/15/2025

The method matters!

02/15/2025

The only one my dogs don't currently get is Tremella.
Be aware of your sources when purchasing mushroom powders.
Ideally, grown in the wood or substance in which they are growing in the wild. Not Styrofoam.

02/14/2025

02/14/2025

Please! Buyer beware! Marketing terminology can be deceptive for a reason!$!$

02/07/2025

Certain things in the No category are not completely accurate.
My dogs get medicinal mushrooms in powder form, daily.
Organic garlic in small amounts is in dispute.

01/25/2025

Thank you, Gary Wilkes!

Here are the things I do to make myself safe with dogs I don't know.

No direct eye contact.

No towering over the dog

No hand above the dog's head.

No touching on the head, neck or shoulders

If you can, get down on the ground. That is the most risky and the safest thing you can do. That may seem like a paradox, but it isn't.

Turn sideways. No face front postures.

If the dog shoves its face up to yours, turn your head the other way.
Keep your mouth shut. If you do 'baby talk', the dog may get too friendly and start looking into your face. That's when the bite happens.

No quick movements.

No stiff, jerky motions.

Unless there is a compelling reason, leave other people's dogs alone. There is no shortage of dogs out there. If you lack their contact, buy your own and leave others to fuss with their dogs.

Never ask, "May I pet your dog". You have no right or duty to pet anyone else's dog. The dog may want it, but you risk injury. Ignore them.

May the lack of Force be with you. :)

Photo: A great way to become acquainted with a plastic surgeon or hand surgeon.

01/25/2025

And, I've chewed holes in it....

01/25/2025

Keep thinking that 😉

They got Washington and Oregon wrong. Idaho is accurate though.