Teaching Your Dog To Take Treats Gently
Dogs often lunge at food that is offered to them, sometimes making painful contact with hands and fingers. This can be a frequent problem if you have young children. In order to avoid this problem there are two rules to teach your dog: 1. Never take food from a hand until I say “Get it”, […]
6 Reasons to Adopt a Dog
Thinking of adding a new member to your family? Here are six reasons to adopt a dog from a local shelter or rescue organization. 1. You’ll Save a Life If more people chose to adopt, the number of euthanized animals would decrease dramatically. According to The Humane Society, about 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs – […]
Easy Pumpkin Dog Treats
‘Tis the season for pumpkin. Simple pumpkin treats for your pup! Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dry milk 2 1/2 cups flour (I used wheat flour) Water Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blend eggs and pumpkin together; add salt, dry milk, and flour. Add water as […]
Meet Duke – Available for Adoption at The Saratoga County Animal Shelter
Update: Duke was adopted from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter on 10/13/13. I am so happy for you Duke! Meet Duke an 8 year old neutered Pitbull mix. He is housebroken, good with kids, cats, and other dogs. Duke was brought to The Saratoga County Animal Shelter because his owner could not afford to care for him anymore. […]
Puptoberfest, PetSaver Class & Hudson The Railroad Puppy – A Fun Filled Fall Weekend!
2nd Annual Puptoberfest The 11th Hour Rescue of NY had their 2nd Annual Puptoberfest event on Saturday September 21st at the Boar’s Nest Bar and Grill to celebrate saving the lives of 250 dogs in under 3 years. The 11th Hour Rescue of NY rescues dogs at their eleventh hour, when they are scheduled to be put to […]
September 2013 Saratoga County Animal Shelter Adoptable Dogs
Look at all of these sweet dogs that need a loving home. If one of their photos says “Please come adopt me” then visit the Saratoga County Animal Shelter Monday – Saturday anytime between 10am and 4pm.
Can A Dog Eat Corn on the Cob?
Corn on its own, is not toxic or generally harmful to dogs. Corn is found in many dog foods on the market. If you scrape off a few kernels (don’t make corn your whole dogs meal) from the cob and offer them to your dog or allow him to clean off some corn remnants as […]
5 Tips for Bad Dog Breath
We’re all aware that bad breath is one of the worst things a dog can have, and most all of us dog owners experience stinky kisses from our pets every now and then. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is caused by excessive build-up of odor-producing bacteria inside of your dog’s mouth, lungs or even […]
Pet-Friendly Things To Do In And Around Saratoga NY!
It’s no secret that Saratoga Springs, NY is a dog friendly town! Because many business owners and city locations provide easy access for dogs (yes, and cats!), it’s easy to find pet friendly things to do in and around The Spa City. If you live in Saratoga, you may already be familiar with some of these pet-friendly […]
Top 10 Dog Safety Tips for Summer and Hot Weather
Beat the summer heat on a warm and sunny day. Follow these top 10 tips for keeping your dog safe on a hot day! 1. Don’t leave your dog in the car on a hot day Leaving a dog in the car on a hot day can be fatal. Temperatures rise quickly in cars and the […]