Active or inactive? Rough-houser or cuddle-buddy? Couch potato or go-getter? The life you live helps determine the best breed of dog for you. Certain breeds of dogs have different traits and needs where exercise and play is concerned. Some breeds have an undying thirst for constant action and others prefer the quiet and urbane life…
A dog’s nails need to be kept short in order for the animal to remain healthy. Overgrown and ingrown nails are painful for your pooch, and in extreme cases, can distort their posture, or curve around and grow into their paw pads, leading to serious infection. Many dogs do not like getting their nails clipped,…
San Diego dwellers love their canine pals, and as your groomers, we love them too. We all think our own pups are fabulous, but only a special few of the really awesome dogs in the world qualify as famous. Can you name 10 of them? We gave it a think, and here’s what we came…
Great pet photographs capture what you love about Fido or Fluffy. But due to their bouncy, curious nature, taking pictures of pets isn’t always easy, and neither is capturing their unique personality. However, with a bit of practice and a few tips, you’ll soon be getting first-rate photos of your beloved cat or dog that…
If you’ve never traveled with your dog before, here are a few tips to make things go a little more smoothly as you take off on your inaugural journey together. 1. When traveling with a dog, the first thing you need to do is make sure that your pet is suited for traveling. This will…
Are you continually rounding up tumbleweeds of pet hair around your house? Think twice before shaving off your dog’s coat as a way of managing shedding – such a radical approach is most likely unnecessary. We can’t promise to make your world fur-free (and who would want that, really) but we can share a simple…
We hear this question all the time– “what’s the difference between my shampoo and my dog’s shampoo?” You may be surprised to learn that a lot is different. Of course, if you run out of Fido’s shampoo and you use your own to wash your dog a couple of times, nothing will happen. Your dog’s…
Most advice you find on the internet recommends washing your dog just several times per year! Either these people have outdoor dogs or the articles were written a long time ago when the quality of pet shampoo was very poor! Times have changed! Today, dogs enjoy shampoos and conditioners that are on par with the…
They say this has been around for a long time, but it’s new to us. It’s so funny, we just had to share it with you. 8:00 am – Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am – A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am – A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30…
Rancho Santa Fe known locally as ″The Ranch″, is a dog and cat lover’s dream community. With awe inspiring large homes and vast properties, every Fluffy and Fido has room to play and wander. Any path you find in Rancho Santa Fe is going to be a wonderful walk with your pet. The Helen Woodward…