by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Health, Nutrition, Puppies
What do puppies need to thrive? Good nutrition. Learn more in our infographic, which you can download and print to share!! Puppies require adequate nutrients to support rapid growth and development birth to 3-4 weeks of age: the dams’ milk is nutritionally complete to...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Veterinary Care
Heritable diseases can affect any dog, purebred or not. However, certain dog breeds are more susceptible to specific health issues. Limiting the gene pool to produce dogs with certain traits increases the risks of some conditions. By testing dogs before breeding, you...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Dog Welfare, Reproductive Healthcare, Welfare
Brachycephalic dogs have a shorter snout and face, and a rounder skull compared to other dog breeds. This gives them the “flat-faced” appearance that is a prominent feature of many dog breeds, including Pugs, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pekinese and Cavalier King...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Behavior, Breeder Resource, Dog to People - Low Stress Handling, Dog to People - Skill Building, Social Interactions
A slip lead is a common tool for moving dogs around in kennels, veterinary hospitals, and animal shelters. However, they aren’t especially practical for taking dogs on walks or other places that dogs may go with their new owners. Training your dogs to accept wearing a...
