Kids all over San Diego are saying good bye to the last warm, wonderful, lazy days of summer with the school year commencing on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 for all schools in the San Diego Unified School District. Also commencing are cases of “back to school blues” —but not by whom you might expect. By August,…
Fighting, growling, snapping and snarling at humans and other dogs when food or toys are present is a common problem with many dogs. It is called canine possession aggression, also known as food aggression or resource guarding, and it can become a serious issue unless steps are taken to help your furry family member learn…
Some dog washing jobs are easily managed by the dog owner, especially when the dog’s coat is short and the dog enjoys water. The ease of the job may make justifying calling in the grooming service a little more difficult for the owner. Rest assured; there are several very valid reasons to get your dog…
Dogs have knack for scratching, but knowing the cause of the itch can help save you and your pet a lot of trouble. That scratching could signal a problem with fleas, a skin condition, be an environmental reaction, or signal other health problems. In order to solve the problem, you need to get to the…
Having a thick coat of fur is no walk in the park, especially during summer. Even in milder, ocean climates like in San Diego summer temperatures get high enough to cause problems for your dog. Dogs (and cats) dissipate heat by panting, which requires physical exertion. As temperatures rise, so does the panting and the…