The Sarasota Dog meetup has been gathering dog lovers for more than 12 years! We have more than 2700 members in the main group, and 750 in the Small Dog Group. Are you a member yet? Signup is free, and easy. Just visit https://www.meetup.com/SarasotaDog/ and you are will be in the main group. Have a […]
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Getting puppy comfortable at home
Puppy’s First Weeks at Home Havi and I bonded very early after coming home. The hand feeding, basic training, and lots of positive reinforcement worked beautifully. He slept on my bed in his soft sided kennel to ease his normal puppy anxiety. Within a few nights he was no longer whining. He was sleeping for […]
Prepping for Puppy Part 2
For the weeks before bringing Havi home, I did several things differently than my last two dogs. Previously, both adoptions were sudden and unexpected. This time was different. I was preparing myself mentally and getting the house “puppy safe.” I had several weeks to plan. Really Educating Myself The first thing I did was watch […]
Strawberry Kisses for your furry Valentine with Chef Julie!
If you are running short on time but still want to make Valentine’s Day special for your furry friend, Chef Julie has a quick and easy recipe for Strawberry Kisses. Just four ingredients! Here’s what you need: 1 Banana1 Pint Fresh Strawberries1 Tablespoon of Honey12 oz Plain Yogurt Add all ingredients to blender and give […]
Preparing for a Puppy
by Dr. Sue Nielsen A new adventure is about to commence. In under two weeks, I will pick up my long-haired chihuahua puppy, Javier, AKA “Havi.” He will be my second chihuahua but my third dog. Previously, adopting a dog had been a spontaneous decision. However, this time, I am consciously preparing to be a […]
Behind the scenes dog care with Liz Morrell, Vet Tech
Liz Morrell, is a Veterinary Technician with Urgent Vet in Lakewood Ranch. She’s been assisting with animal care for several years and helped us understand why she became a Vet Tech and little bit about her. SarasotaDog: When did you decide to become a Vet Tech? Liz: When I was 19 years old and working […]