Being a responsible dog owner is such a huge part of owning a dog. Responsible dog ownership is so much more than just getting a dog. Or getting a puppy and then not being as enthusiastic when they grow up. There are so many ways to be irresponsible dog owners....
Taking care of dogs over their lifetimes is a lot of work, as you can see if you just take a quick glance at the front page of Sundance Retrievers’ blogs. There’s so much to consider and so much to watch out for and so much to be prepared for. But we do it...
Bringing a dog into our lives is one of the best things we can do for our own health. There are studies to this effect that you can check out. They can help with everything from mental health to preventing heart attacks. But they also bring responsibility and it can...
Your dog might not be vain about their teeth like humans are, but the health of their teeth is important in the same ways. Also? When they come in for those doggie hugs and kisses, nice breath is a big plus. So we’re here with the how and the why of caring for...
When your dog comes up to you while you’re eating and gives you that face — you know the one I mean — it can be hard to say no. But there are lots of times when you absolutely must. We’re going to go over some lists of human foods that are...
Human trends can be ridiculous (here is what people think is coming and a lot of it is just “no, thank you…”). But there are even silly dog trends. When we say silly, we’re not being totally accurate because some of these trends just...
We all need a little encouragement here and there, including our dogs. Using treats to congratulate a dog on their good behavior or a task well done is a proven way to encourage that good behavior to continue. Yet we don’t want that to be the only tool in that...
Today began as all my days do. I woke up on my side of the bed, which I suffered through sharing with London ( yes, her. The needy one). London, Brea, and I were let outside to accomplish our morning constitutional. During mid-relief, the neurotic, vibrating...
Everyone knows, or so we hope, that dogs need a lot of physical activity to keep them happy and healthy. During the pandemic, this was a big reason why dog ownership went up. People were working from home and knew that having a dog meant daily walks and time outside...
If you don’t want to go outside because of the weather, it’s likely that your dog doesn’t want to either. Really… who wants to head out in to high winds or downpours or freezing cold? (Besides that slightly crazy husky…and we jest; we...