@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram Canine parvovirus is a life-threatening disease found in puppies and dogs and can be transmitted to other dogs. There are other strains of parvo but they can not be transmitted through different species. ( A cat can get the cat strain of parvo, etc.) Humans are not affected by this disease but can pass…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram These days, increasing numbers of pet owners are employing dog DNA testing to help them avoid unforeseen genetic abnormalities. It’s a pretty simple process: just take a swab from your dog’s cheek and send it to a lab, and you’ll know which ailments your dog is genetically predisposed to acquiring, hopefully even before anything…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram One of the first steps you can take for a long, happy life with your pooch is learning how to house train it. House soiling is one of the most common reasons that dogs are kicked out of their homes or wind up in shelters. Few individuals are prepared to put up with a…
Mavis from Rocky River Retrievers Teaching a puppy to swim can be a challenge. When you start, your puppy may be nervous, this is perfectly natural. However, swimming is a skill that can keep your puppy safe and if taught well, can benefit them in the long run. Easing Them In Ease…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram As dogs are classified under den animals, they appreciate the option of being in a closed and confined space. Housetraining becomes more hassle-free when you use the right crate that keeps your dog safe. Also, crates can greatly help during an emergency. Let’s take a look at the types of crates. The four…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram When a dog comes into your life, the first thought you may have is how to house train it. As the dog will be in the house for a long time and ready for all kinds of situations, you must be prepared beforehand. A dog that isn’t house trained will do…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram The “Stay” command is helpful to teach your dog. The process includes teaching stay in phases and teaching the behavior in reverse, beginning at the end and moving backward for longer, more dependable stays. Establish a Beginning & End ‘Stay’ is a two-part command; after commanding your dog to ‘stay’, it’s…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram Check out more of our pups! Although many dog owners feel bad about crate training their dogs, enclosed areas provide a haven for dogs to rest and relax. Dogs seek such areas to build a protective shelter for themselves. Crates are excellent training tools for pups, secure havens for older dogs, and lifesavers…
@rockyriverretrievers on instagram Veterinarians, breeders, and trainers all seem to agree that too much activity is as dangerous as not enough, yet there is no universal formula for evaluating your puppy’s exercise needs. While it would be ideal if there was a chart that broke down pups by breed and age and described how much…
@rockyriverretrievers on Instagram Check out our pups! Vaccination is vital to protect your puppy’s health. During the first year, a puppy should be visiting the veterinarian multiple times to get their vaccination shots and be safe from easily preventable infectious diseases. For example, Parvo is a disease that can be fatal but can easily be avoided…