It really is a dog-eat-dog world out there, when even playing fetch can be hazardous to your dog’s health! Here are some hints on choosing safe toys for your dog. Balls Did you know that tennis balls and small golf ball-sized foam balls could be deadly for some dogs? Tennis balls are exactly the right [...]
Reprinted with permission from the ASPCA 2005 Worried that your dog gets bored when you’re not around? Or are you looking to spice up interactive playtime with your pet? There are many toys available at pet supply stores that can safely fill the needs of you and your pet. Here are some tips to consider [...]
by Lori Verni When the lazy days of summer begin to come to an end, many people’s schedules undergo big changes. While temperatures may still be a little bit summery, many people’s schedules will not. For many teachers, students and parents, the beginning of the school year brings about a big change in schedule. Instead [...]
During the dog days of summer, water fun is a popular relief from the intense heat and humidity. There’s nothing more refreshing and fun for humans and dogs alike than a splash in the water when temperatures soar. A cool dip in the swimming pool under a hot summer sun is definitely one of life’s [...]
We wanted to let you know about our new membership program. Once you’ve completed training with us, you and your dog are eligible to take part in this new program. Here is how the membership works: You pay an introductory cost of $50 for a 2-month membership to Acme Canine Continuing Education Rewards Club. During [...]
Dogs do not experience guilt. The old “got to your room without supper” routine does not work any better with dogs than it does with children. Blaming your dog because he or she ought to know better is absurd. If dogs knew better, they wouldn’t have done it in the first place. As a practical [...]
First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging their employers to support TYDTWDay [...]
ACME CANINE SUMMER AGILITY WORKSHOP August 14th 10:00AM – Noon Attend with your dog $70 (includes agility leash) OR register as an observer $20 This workshop will utilize lecture, demonstration, and practical exercises with workshop participants. This workshop is an introduction to the fun sport of Agility for both the owner and his dog. Agility [...]
” Simple questions always bring forth more questions of my own (how old is the dog, how far into the trip do the signs of nausea present, has the dog had a history of car-sickness or is this a new reaction, how much time lapsed between the dog’s meal and the car ride, etc). But [...]