The Incredible Bond with Our Very Special Service Dog The incredible bond that we have with Christopher, our very special service dog all started when my husband Howard returned from his service in the Army. Howard joined the Army just out of high school and he could not be any happier serving our country. He [...]
National Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15th! Did you know that nearly 500,000 pets are involved in a house fire each year? With about 1,000 of them started by homeowners pets! This is a day to spread awareness about not only how to keep your pet(s) safe during a house fire, but also [...]
Summer is a wonderful time of warm weather, great food, and fun activities. While the activities may be safe for you, they may not be for your dog. However, with some simple summer safety tips you and your dog can make many great summer memories that last a lifetime. Pool Safety: Pools are a great way [...]
The Dalmatian is a good dog for an active family! They require moderate daily exercise and make great running companions. The Dalmatian excels at traditional obedience, agility, tracking and road trails and finds great enjoyment in demonstrating their great endurance and speed. Our GVH client, Laura Levengood, loves Dalmatians!! Here is what she wrote about [...]
Unconditional love. Pure and simple. It's a special bond. That’s what my pets mean to me. Even though my wife and I have been married for nearly 27 years, we never had any children. Our current menagerie of pets are our kids. I’m talking about Gilligan, Bahama, Gidget, and Mulan. Gilligan is my guy, my [...]
Take a moment and make a mental list of all the times you hear music throughout your day. Many of you listen to music in the car, possibly at work, while exercising and in your home. It is a large part of our daily lives and it has the ability to excite us, help us focus and even to [...]
“I don’t take my dog in the woods - he only goes in my backyard. He barely even goes outside.” Many pet parents think that if my dog only goes outside briefly - he can’t possibly get these diseases. But the reality is that your furry family member can easily contract bacteria, viruses, parasites, and [...]
Thinking about getting a Bulldog? You won’t regret it!! As if their adorable face is not enough to make you fall in love, Bulldogs have an amazing temperament and incredible personality. They are full of energy one minute and then will turn around and lay down for hours on end. Ever since I was little, [...]
When you switch puppy food to adult food, consider the age of your pet. Usually, the switch from puppy food to adult food occurs between the ages of 10-12 months for the majority of dog breeds (small, medium, and large). We want to make sure that as puppies, they are given the appropriate amount of calories [...]
We all know that certain things can be harmful for your dog if eaten. Toxic food (toxic to your dog) such as chocolate, onions, and grapes are the most common culprits. However, it is important to understand that there are many misconceptions about what is okay to feed your dog. Often times, things are [...]