Dog Guidance Blog

Labrador Retrievers can become lazy if they are not encouraged to exercise. Compound this problem with over-feeding, which is very common, and extra pounds are easily put on. Taking them off again is harder work, requiring a more appropriate diet and an effort to increase vigorous exercise time (gradually, of course, to prevent possible muscle [...]

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Pit Bulls are in rescue for many reasons.  The most common one is simply because their first owners did not think things through properly when they decided to get a Pit Bull.  Another reason is that the dog did not get along well with the children or other pets in the house.  Some Pit Bulls [...]

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1. Lessens male aggressive and territorial behaviors, but doesn’t affect the dog’s personality.  Behaviors are often owner-induced, so neutering is not the only answer, but it is a good start.
2. Prevents the need to roam in search of females in season.
3. Decreased incidences of urogenital diseases. 
This means of controlling breeding stock (neutering) improves the chances [...]

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