by Sheryl Matthys | May 5, 2015 | Breeds Groups, Extra Tips, Working Dogs |
The sweet, smart, and hard-working Swissy has a small but loyal following. Vital Stats Height: 23.5 to 28.5 inches at shoulder Weight: 85 to 140 pounds (males average 122 pounds, females average 97 pounds) Coat: short and dense Life span: 7 to 9 years Summary The...
by Sheryl Matthys | Mar 15, 2014 | Extra Tips |
Having been born and raised in the Midwest as a Farmer’s daughter, I know first-hand what it means to be fed “Farm-to-Table.” My mom’s meals would include the basic food groups – meat, grain, dairy, and fruit/vegetable every night at 6 pm. So when I learned of...
by Sheryl Matthys | Mar 25, 2011 | Extra Tips |
admin march 2011 Japan’s stringent customs regulations on importing animals delayed a Swiss search and rescue team from getting their nine highly trained dogs to the quake zone quickly, as time to find those trapped by the tsunami dwindles. While the death toll...
by Sheryl Matthys | Feb 16, 2011 | Extra Tips |
Kim Morava 2/16/11 Using a life-saving pet oxygen mask made specifically for animals, Shawnee firefighters and REACT EMS medics were able to revive a dog overcome by smoke inhalation during a house fire Wednesday. “Initially, the dog was almost lifeless and barely...
by Sheryl Matthys | Jan 24, 2011 | Extra Tips |
By Scott Rose Jan. 2011 For ages, many animal experts held that all dog behavior, including possible jealous tendencies, stemmed from instinct rather than emotions, but new research is proving that theory wrong. So, if you recently brought a new friend or another pet...
by Sheryl Matthys | Sep 25, 2009 | Extra Tips |
Jennifer Viegas for The Dog Daily Sept. 2009 At a dog training class in Northern California, the canine excitement was hard to contain. Tails wagged while eager barks filled the air. All dog eyes were directed toward the friendly trainers. Specifically, the...
by Sheryl Matthys | Sep 12, 2009 | Extra Tips |
Jennifer Viegas, The Dog Daily Sept. 2009 George and Fritz, two canine littermates, spent their entire lives together. They squabbled over the tastiest bowl bites. They then seemed to collaborate on clever schemes, like stealing tennis shoe laces or sneaking into...
by Sheryl Matthys | Jul 4, 2009 | Extra Tips |
Dr. Michel Selmer, DVM July, 2009 Why does my dog urinate when he meets new people or I come home? In this type of housesoiling, the dog appears to lose control of its elimination in a number of situations a) when the dog is fearful, anxious or overly submissive about...
by Sheryl Matthys | Sep 16, 2008 | Dog Tales: What's in the News About Dogs!, Extra Tips |
By Laura Bennett Sept. 2008 The 2008 economics for pet-related small businesses will be affected by a continuing increase in pet-related spending, higher awareness of pet health, continued trading up to quality for pet accessories and food, and an about turn on... by Sheryl Matthys | Sep 14, 2008 | Extra Tips |
As part of a manufacturer’s recall, Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets have removed from store shelves packages of Pedigree Dog Food because of potential salmonella contamination.
by Sheryl Matthys | Sep 13, 2008 | Extra Tips |
A German shepherd has been credited with saving its owner from serious harm or death by placing a call to 911 this week. by Sheryl Matthys | Sep 8, 2008 | Extra Tips |
Seven members of the New York City dog-fighting ring are scheduled to appear in court Monday, September 8th for a hearing on charges of animal fighting, promoting gambling and possessing animals for fighting. Spay Neuter Intervention Project (SNIP) a member of... by Sheryl Matthys | Aug 25, 2008 | Extra Tips |
A woman will pay for her dogs’ aggressive behavior — and perpetrated killings — for the next three-and-a-half to 15 years in prison. Diane Cockrell, 56, of Livingston County, Mich., was sentenced on Sept. 18, after she plead guilty to two felony...
by Sheryl Matthys | Apr 25, 2008 | Extra Tips |
It began with a simple act of kindness to save an abused, injured dog from becoming one more victim in the Iraq war. But what followed for Marine Maj. Brian Dennis and the mutt was a tale of friendship and loyalty that spanned miles and overcame long odds — one set to...
