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PROFILE: Dachshund

It has been quite a while since I posted the last interview for the breed profile series (Vulric the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog)! But this one will make up for that. Let me introduce you to: Mash, the Dachshund   Dachshunds have…

Complete Guide to Dog Toys

This week on the Bone Ball Bark blog we are in the ‘BALL’ section; play and socialization! A Complete Guide to Dog Toys! Toys should be a big feature in the day to day life of your dog. Whether you…

Puppyhood: First Year Tips

Let’s talk about puppies! You have just welcomed into your home, a sweet, tiny, 7-8 week old ball of fluff…now what? Having a young puppy is a real joy but also a lot of hard work. Especially for the first…

Socialization

What is ‘Socialization’?   Between 6 weeks and 4 months old your puppy will make impressions of the world that will last their whole lives. Their brain size actually increases up to 10x during this time period as they learn…

Caring For A Senior Dog

It is a well known fact that dogs just don’t live long enough. They come into our lives bringing joy and love, and while it feels like they will be apart of our family forever, that isn’t the case.  …

Do Dogs Respond to Tone of Voice?

Dogs are incredibly social animals. All you have to do is watch a couple dogs play together to notice that there is a whole conversation going on between them, purely through body language, pitch of vocalizations and their energy levels.…