Ilene is a young Pit Bull Terrier Mix with a special feature; she navigates on three-legs. For her, life is full and she’s taking it with the joy and verve of any other dog. Ilene’s biggest desire is to be noticed, loved and petted. She’ll do well in a family where she can have […]
Archives for July 2015
Sarasota Dog Meetup – Upcoming Events
The Sarasota Dog Meetup is a group of 1000+ dedicated dog lovers. We get together at least once a month to play, and to learn about all things dog. Of course, not everyone attends every meetup! We are primarily a social group, meeting at restaurants and dog parks, but frequently invite guest speakers […]
Training Tuesday – Communicating with your Dog
Communicating with your Dog: Stop Talking by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant It’s Not What You Say Hello once again, Suncoast, and welcome to Training Tuesday. For the last five weeks we have been discussing how to communicate properly with our dogs. In order to have a “meaningful conversation,” with our canine […]
Adoptable Dog of the Week: Grady
Medicine for Pets – the new, the old, the ugly and the truth
By Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM Neurology Apoquel is irking veterinarians and pet owners and it is not because it does not work. On the contrary, the “miracle” drug is nothing short of a God send for itchy dogs. Unfortunately the company manufacturing Apoquel, Zoetis, cannot keep up with the demand. Who wants their dog to […]
Training Tuesday: Communicating with your Dog
Communicating with your Dog: Stop Talking by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Let’s Talk Welcome back to Training Tuesday, Suncoast! For the last several weeks we have been discussing the most effective ways to communicate with your dog. It all started with a request to stop talking. The most effective methods of […]