If you are a dog-lover who just can’t take on a new dog right now, you don’t have to feel that shelter-induced guilt. It’s true, there are plenty of dogs who could use forever homes, but you don’t need to adopt one to make a difference. Here are five ways to help shelter dogs even [...]
Giving a shelter dog their forever home is a great thing. But, in the first 30 days after adoption, it may not quite feel that way. Dogs, especially ones with unstable pasts, respond to changes in their environment in some weird ways. And it may be weird for you to adjust your daily schedule to [...]
Can you bury your dog in your backyard in Sonoma County? If your beloved family dog has passed away, you may want to bury him or her in the backyard, just like they do in the movies. It makes sense to want to keep your pet close by, especially if you want to have a [...]
Who can resist setting down their plate for their dog or forking leftovers into their bowl? Occasional human foods can be a great treat for your dog, so long as you make sure that those foods are safe for them to eat. Some human foods, like chocolate, garlic and onions, may make your dog sick [...]
If you have a difficult dog, you may just need a new training technique. Here are tips to help you train a difficult dog. Share this Image On Your SitePlease include attribution to Marin & Sonoma Pet Waste Removal with this graphic. 1. Don’t Repeat Commands If your dog does not obey, walk away from [...]
It doesn’t often drop below freezing in most parts of California, so you may not be familiar with how to keep your dog safe in our coldest conditions. That may be a problem if you head for a hike in the mountains, take your dog for a walk on our coldest winter nights, or give [...]
