Henry Says, “Hello” – with lessons to be learned is great for kids, adults and dogs!

| | Life With Your Dog

We have some new friends at WOOF Now What. Meet Sarah Parker, Henry and Reese. Sarah has written a brilliant book for kids and dogs. They include great tips on how children should approach and be respectful of new dogs. You will meet Henry and his friend Reese. Reese is quite timid and unsure of people since she was rescued from a puppy-mill, but with Henry’s helpful she becomes a happy and playful dog.

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Here is a new certified professional dog training place with a twist!

| | Life With Your Dog

Just Doggin’ It Adventures & Training is solely owned and operated by Rhonda Anderson, located on beautiful Vancouver Island, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, CANADA. They are a licenced and insured business that focuses on providing a professional, quality service and compassionate care to all of our clients (pets & humans), as well as safe and reliable transportation of all pets.

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Jackie and the shock she gave our family !!

| | The Golden Years

On January 29 I woke up to an immobile Jackie. Every time she tried to get up she just splayed on all fours. She just wanted to lay down and be left alone. Every time someone came close it was like she couldn’t bear the sight of them and would twist her head so far away. She wouldn’t eat anything and only drank small sips of water. It was completely heart wrenching to see my Jackie in such bad shape. We immediately called our vet Dr. Suzie. What we found out was she had something called “Old Dog” Syndrome or Vestibular Disease. This saved her life!

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Miya gets really sick for the first time with a virus

| | Life With Your Dog

When your pet is really sick, you feel very bad for them. Our Miya woke up one morning vomiting up bile and having severe diarrhea. Her poor little body was shaking and hacking to get out whatever was upsetting her system. She refused to eat her food and even a treat. She just found a quiet place to lie and went to sleep. Miya had contracted Gastroenteritis. Here is one of our dog illnesses post.

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Our Series on Dog Training – Why Train Your Dog?

| | Getting a Dog, The Puppy Years

Why should I train my dog? Most dog owners think about getting their new puppy trained right from the start. However puppies aren’t the only ones that need training. Your family needs training too. Everyone including your new pet has to be included so that everyone is on the same page. Here is our first post in our series on dog training.

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