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- Kennel Operations (19)
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Spring in the kennel: mud, drainage, giardia and coccidia
Thawing ground and spring rain turn runs into mud, and wet, dirty surfaces are where parasites such as giardia and…
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Ticks and tick-borne disease in dogs
Ticks become active as the weather warms, and some carry diseases that can make dogs seriously ill. Where ticks hide,…
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Easter and your dog: chocolate, hot cross buns and egg hunts
Easter is one of the riskiest times of year for dogs and chocolate. Why chocolate eggs, raisin-filled hot cross buns,…
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Spring puppy demand: waitlists, deposits and saying no well
Many families start looking for a puppy after the holidays, hoping to bring one home in spring or summer, and…
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Your first dog show: preparing a young dog for show season
The first show season is about building a confident young dog, not winning. Who can enter, how ringcraft and handling…
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Retained puppy teeth and bite faults: what they mean for breeding
A puppy’s bite can change between eight weeks and seven months, and some faults are painful as well as cosmetic.…
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Dental care from puppy to senior: brushing, chews and vet cleanings
Gum disease is one of the most common problems vets see in dogs, and most of it can be slowed…
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Valentine’s Day and your dog: chocolate, flowers and xylitol
Valentine’s Day fills the house with chocolate, sugar-free sweets, drinks and flowers. Which of them are dangerous for dogs and…
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Taxes and records for hobby breeders: income, expenses and what to keep
Puppy sales are income, and how they are taxed depends on whether your breeding counts as a hobby or a…
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Before your puppy comes home: what to buy and how to get ready
The weeks before a puppy comes home are the easiest time to get ready. What to buy and what to…