With the medical marijuana industry soaring, it’s not surprising that the pet community is noting advantages that pot can bring to their pets who are in pain or have reoccurring seizures. Just as humans sometimes require medicinal marijuana to help alleviate aches and pains, the same has proven effective for dogs as well.
Apartment Living With A Dog: Go Big Or Go Home?
Actually, the answer to this question is, not necessarily, maybe yes and maybe no. At NLOL we want to look at all the options available to potential pet owners and finding the perfect fit. But just because you live in a smaller, more confined space doesn’t mean you have to go with a tiny dog to suit this smaller space.
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Back in the day, canine contagions like distemper, rabies and the parvovirus were a real threat to the lives of our pets. But thanks to the advent of vaccines to help protect our four-legged friends from harm, these diseases have dissipated over time, but they’re still not completely absent from them being in jeopardy if not inoculated.
The term “pit bull,” is not a breed, but a category of types of dogs that fall under the pit bull classification. The common misclassification of the breed is dangerous in that it generalizes certain traits or features of a dog and labels them as pit bull even though they may not be pit bulls at all. So what is a pit bull?
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When I was approached to write my opinion on the proposed Police-Canine Encounters Protection Act (AB 1199), I was a bit apprehensive. My immediate thought was that I would anger my fellow animal lovers and dog rescuers out there with my opinions, which are heavily rooted in my many years spent being a police officer in the state of California. It is very difficult to try to explain to people what it is like to be a cop, and to deal with the things we deal with on a daily basis.
Here at NLOL, we often hear from dog owners that they are wary of using a crate for their dog because they feel that is cruel. And sometimes, we hear that some owners use crates as a form of punishing their dog. To help clarify the proper usage and purpose of crates, we provided some information that we hope will serve to educate those who may be uncertain whether a crate is right for their dog.
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With proper obedience training, respect, and trust, all dogs can be good dogs! New Leash On Life has an upcoming Group Obedience Training session scheduled.
Although we could never replicate what a California Highway Patrol dog is trained in, New Leash On Life does offer both in-home and on-site at our facility training. Visit our website for more information - http://nlol.org/training-information.
Canine celebrities join the Lend a Paw therapy assistance dog program.
Happy the Dog (terrier) does a lot of print ads. Additionally, he was a DJ for the puppy bowls half time show. And does the annual Yule Log for Hallmark channel.
Tator Tot (poodle) is one of the poodle brothers!