My name is S. I am the proud parent of 2 GSPs a 3.5 year old male named Huck and an almost 2 year old female named Liv. The difference in their personalities is fun to watch but can also be frustrating. I found Huck listened and learned things very quickly and was eager to […]
Author: Simba's Mom
I was born and raised in California, lived in Pennsylvania for several years, and have recently moved to Delaware. I have gone from being a teacher for 20 years to a blogger and now back to teaching but still blogging. I have a great dog named Simba. Simba is a German Shorthaired Pointer. Life with Simba is an adventure every day. I have had dogs my entire life but I have learned most about dogs living with Simba. German Shorthaired Pointers really do become your best friend. They become extremely attached and that is why they say they have the Velcro phenomenon. Simba now has a sister 8 years younger and her name is Gypsy.
The Dangers of Fleas for Dogs
Written by Clara Lou Have you ever tackled the problem of fleas in dogs? If not, you should know how dangerous they are and how you can prevent your dog from them. Those little jumpers can make your pooch’s life hell. The chances are high that your pooch is going to face fleas if he […]
Alert! Dogs In Summer
We have all been waiting for the warm weather. It’s finally here! Your pups also love being out in the warm weather. But beware. There are precautions that you need to take to protect your pup from the warm weather. Dogs can suffer the dangers of the heat just as we can. Many owners decide […]
Training Your Dog To Come
I trained Simba to come without a leash indoors to start. I started with having her sit and stay. At first, I could only take one step back before she tried to follow. Before she would get up I would say come and point to my feet. She would get a small treat. As she […]
Bringing A Puppy Home
Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting time. As exciting as it may be for you, it is equally terrifying for your new puppy. You will be taking him from his safe place, from his mother, and from the warmth of his siblings. Make sure that you have the supplies you need all ready. […]
Dogs’ Separation Anxiety by Lisa Smalls
How you can help your dog with separation anxiety.Pets bring incredible joy to their owners and are often considered valuable and irreplaceable members of the family. And, to their credit, pets return that love tenfold. This is perhaps especially true of dogs, who bond strongly with their humans and adopt them into their own “pack”. […]
Leash Train Your Puppy
by: Caroline Golon Thanks PupBox Puppies can begin leash training when they are teeny tiny. As surprising as it may seem, pups can begin learning leash skills at four to six weeks old. Pretty impressive, huh? It is best to start training a puppy as soon as paw-sible because they are like little sponges at […]
Before Bringing Home A Puppy-Be Ready
There are necessary items that you must have at home before bringing home a puppy or a new adult dog for that matter. Life would have been difficult when I brought Simba home if I had not been prepared. Simba, like my children when they were babies, was a very active puppy. I was glad […]
Pet Insurance Limitations and Pre-Existing Health Conditions
by Andrew Rombach Pet insurance is a rapidly growing industry. In 2017 the pet insurance industry was worth more than $1 billion, and that’s expected to double to $2 billion by 2022, based on data forecasts from the market research firm Packaged Facts. The estimates indicate pet insurance will grow by more than 14 percent […]
Whether To Buy Pet Insurance or Not
I get many emails from new GSP owners asking whether or not they should buy pet insurance. Pet insurance is a personal choice that should be made after researching the subject well. There are many questions you should ask not only about the pet insurance but yourself as well. Sometimes the difference between having pet […]
