Summer is here and most of us should spare a thought for our furry companions who cannot shrug out of their thick coats to cool down when the weather is hot. For many dog owners, this means clipping or trimming the dog’s coat to help them to keep their cool, but this is not always… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: How to Groom Your Dog’s Coat for Summer
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Sonshine Kennels: What in the World is a Whoodle
When the ever so intelligent Poodle mates with the amicable SoftCoated Wheaten Terrier you get a Whoodle. A handy side-kick, who may occasionally be mistaken for an oversized teddy-bear, the Whoodle is a designer dog breed. Medium in size, with a soft curly and cuddly coat, the Poodle – Wheaten Terrier Mix is a perfect… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: What in the World is a Whoodle
Sonshine Kennels: How to Take Care Of a Senior Dog
Senior dogs have different care requirements than adult dogs and puppies. And, in order to provide the best possible senior dog care, you will have to do things a little bit differently in order to keep them healthy. As a dog ages, they become less mobile, their hearing and sight aren’t as good as they… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: How to Take Care Of a Senior Dog
Sonshine Kennels: How to Read a Dog Food Label
Confused by the ingredients in your dog food? You aren’t alone. Here are three things you should pay attention to: Prioritize proteins. Ingredients are listed in order of weight with the first ingredient being the largest amount. Look for a food that has one or two quality proteins listed within the first few ingredients. Be wary… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: How to Read a Dog Food Label
Sonshine Kennels: How To Tell If Your Dog Is Overtired
1. Yawning – Most people would probably say, that’s the most obvious. 2. He forgets commands – If he seems to have forgotten even the simplest commands without any noticeable distraction, it’s very likely that he’s had enough and needs a break. 3. Hyper dog lying down 4. He’s having the “Zoomies” When you’re dog… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: How To Tell If Your Dog Is Overtired
Sonshine Kennels: How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
As pet owners, we know that keeping our dogs’ ears clean is an important part of their care. But cleaning those ears can challenging if our dogs aren’t conditioned to accept ear cleaning, or we don’t feel comfortable doing it. Some dogs naturally have healthy, clean ears and may almost never need to have their… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
Sonshine Kennels: Reasons to Groom Your Dog
It Controls Your Dog’s Shedding. A professional pet groomer knows what type of grooming is needed for each specific breed of dog. Yes, as owners we can always do our own dog grooming. One benefit that a pet groomer can provide for your dog is to control its shedding. Regularly brushing a dog’s hair stimulates… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: Reasons to Groom Your Dog
Sonshine Kennels: The Miniature Pinscher
Min Pins are sturdy, compact dogs standing no more than 12.5 inches at the shoulder. The smooth, shiny coat comes in two shades of solid red, or chocolate-and-rust or black-and-rust. The dark, slightly oval eyes and high-set ears help bring out a self-possessed, “big dog” personality. A distinguishing characteristic is the Min Pin’s high-stepping “hackney”… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: The Miniature Pinscher
Sonshine Kennels: 10 Qualities Of Great Dog Trainers
1. Patience. Patience is indeed a virtue, is it not? Especially when dealing with clients and their dogs. Maintaining your patience is key to helping clients learn without feeling like you are getting annoyed with them. 2. Sense of Humor. On those days where it feels as though everything is going wrong and like the… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: 10 Qualities Of Great Dog Trainers
Sonshine Kennels: Who Is Really in Charge? Man or Beast?
Have you ever been with someone who has an unruly pet-constantly jumping up on you, nipping your hands or clothing, growling, lunging at you, slobbering on you or constantly barking while trying to visit with your friend? Yep, we have all been there, maybe this even paints the scenario of how your dog behaves and… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: Who Is Really in Charge? Man or Beast?