GILLIAN RIDGEWAY Have you noticed that your dog seems to be more unruly than ever? It is common to see him pacing the hallway, counter surfing and dropping toys at your feet? This is a common time of year that has people picking up the phone to make that inevitable call to their trainer. It …
GILLIAN RIDGEWAY When winter is upon us, it is difficult to imagine that it will ever turn into spring. At the beginning of winter, it is hard to believe that we will ever see the snow melt. The winter doldrums seem to be inevitable and every year we wait for sunshine and BBQ season. You …
GILLIAN RIDGEWAY Our dogs are geniuses. The simple fact that they can read our minds is a gift in itself. In fact, how many of us could hear the same word over and over again and decipher that it means all different actions. Yes…we are talking about the word “down”. How often do you hear …
GILLIAN RIDGEWAY With the summer coming up, we are often hit with wanderlust. That impulse to travel. To experience things from the open road and to soak in all the adventures that we can. So, pack a few things, put a bandana on Sparky and hit the trail, what could be more simple? Yes, it …
GILLIAN RIDGEWAY It’s fall once again, and the end to another great summer, spent at the cottage or time off at home. While this can be an exciting time for the kids with all the back to school events, it can be a stressful time for the four legged members of the family. Seeing it …
MARIA RINGO Your animals’ skin is always sloughing off and renewing itself, just like our own. Have you noticed however, that as soon as we turn on the furnace in the fall our skin gets drier, and both you and your pets start to scratch and itch more frequently? You can apply creams and lotions …
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