Entries by info@royalk9.com

10 Reasons To Train Your Dog

10. History! Thousands of years ago dogs were domesticated for one very important reason: to assist humans in every day life.  Each breed was originally domesticated and refined for a specific job in order to make the lives of their humans easier, more efficient, and generally better. Today we often don’t utilize breeds for their […]

Ticks – Still Here!

I just want to say a few words about TICKS!  Yes, those ugly, nasty little critters that attach to our beloved pets (often without us even knowing it) and sometimes spreading life-threatening illnesses. You may think that winter means your dogs are safe from these pesky blood-suckers, but NOT TRUE!  NJ winters don’t offer the […]

Love. Sometimes the Hardest Choice

Two weeks ago I had the excruciatingly painful experience of bringing a dog to the vet and holding her as she took her last breath.  The dog was Molly, my mother’s Standard poodle and beloved family member.  My mother was away and Molly’s stomach bloated and started to twist (layman’s terms).  This life threatening condition […]