I have been meaning to train Qwerty to a muzzle for a long time. He has never bit any one. He doesn't even growl, unless he is mad at the cats for trying to steal his food. He isn't reactive. I am not sure he has a mean bone in his body. Why on Earth … Continue reading Don’t fear the muzzle
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Qwerty’s Second Year
Qwerty's second birthday was on May 9th. Last year I wrote a post describing what our first year with Qwerty was like, I thought I would try and do a yearly post on a summary of our years together. If you didn't read last years post, we got Qwerty from a wonderful breeder right around … Continue reading Qwerty’s Second Year
The new holes in my yard
Spring is FINALLY here, after a couple April Snow storms, our grass is starting to become green. We are outside in the yard playing frisbee so much more, it's such a nice feeling. Qwerty really is enjoying the extra time with his favorite circular disc. Every Spring we notice random dirt mounds in our yard, … Continue reading The new holes in my yard
Obesity
According to the Association for Pet Obesity prevention in 2017 approximately 60% of cats and 56% of dogs were overweight or obese. These numbers are staggering. Working in a Vet Clinic in the heart of winter we commonly hear "Oh, Fluffy has put on weight because it's cold and snowy outside" The truth is those … Continue reading Obesity
The ins and outs of Diarrhea
I don't talk about this to many people because it's a topic that is a little taboo, but it's a very common problem for any animal that eats. Qwerty has had an issue with chronic diarrhea/loose stool. It's been an on and off problem for about a year now. Diarrhea is an extremely frustrating problem … Continue reading The ins and outs of Diarrhea
Qwerty and His Littles
When people find out we have a young German Shorthaired Pointer with 2 kids under the age of 4, the most common reaction I get is "Oh, how does he do with them?" My answer is ALWAYS, Qwerty loves his little people. Our daughter was 2 when when we brought Q home. A toddler who … Continue reading Qwerty and His Littles
5 New Year’s Resolutions for you and your Pet
As the Holidays wind down and we approach the New Year it's a good idea to reflect on the past year and start preparing for the new year, a fresh start. Strengthen the bond. Trust is key in your relationship with your pet and in any relationship you need to constantly work on it and … Continue reading 5 New Year’s Resolutions for you and your Pet
It’s just a flesh wound!
Qwerty has a cut, I am on the phone with his daycare and my heart sinks. It's behind his shoulder, in a place that will be very hard to heal. Wonderful, he is a young, active GSP and now I am going to have to keep him QUIET? He needed stitches, somehow he got himself … Continue reading It’s just a flesh wound!
Product Review: FitBark 2
We have had the FitBark2 since April 2018. My husband (Aaron) is a tech guy, our house is someday going to murder us because of the amount of smart it has. He needs to have technology on everything, that includes Qwerty (because the super nerdy name wasn't enough). Aaron had recently gotten a FitBit himself, … Continue reading Product Review: FitBark 2
Crate Training 101
Qwerty LOVES his crate. When he is tired, he will put himself to bed. I get asked if we let Q sleep in the bed with us and the answer is, I would let him, but to be honest he wouldn't want to, he likes HIS bed. Crate training is probably one of the number … Continue reading Crate Training 101
