The Dog Delight

Dogs talk with their bodies. It can happen so fast that we miss subtle nuances, and then we wonder why they behave a certain way. To understand our pups better, we must learn to pay better attention to their body language. Dog paw lifts are one expression that often go ignored, except by hunters, of course, such as […]

[] How much exercise does a weimaraner need? A lot! Weimaraners are extremely high-energy dogs (generally). Not quite as much energy as a working border collie. Way more energy than most Labs, German shepherds or golden retrievers. It also depends on the individual dog, though. There are calm, lower-energy weimaraners. But most are very high-energy […]

[] I belong to several pet-related Facebook groups. A cat kidney disease group, a running with dogs group, a bird dog group, an agility group. Every week I see someone dealing with the difficult decision of when to put her dog or cat down. “How do I know when it’s time to let her go?” […]

[] If you’re wondering when to train a puppy for agility, well, you can start some of the training right away! I’ll get into some details on what is safe for a puppy and what isn’t. My own dog is a 5-year-old weimaraner, and I didn’t start training him for agility until he was 2 […]

[] Rawhides are a fairly well-known, long-lasting chew for dogs. That Mutt is not opposed to giving dogs rawhides (do your own research), but this article is all about alternatives to rawhides. There are a lot of healthy options! I found a bunch of rawhide alternatives for my 38-pound pup, Wally. He’s a Feist mix […]

[] On “graduation day” of our Puppy Kindergarten class, my weimaraner puppy snatched our “graduation” certificate from the trainer’s hands and shredded it. Right there in front of everyone. She still passed us. “Sporting breeds are slow to mature,” she said, trying to reassure me. I really appreciated her for saying that. A few months […]

[] Hiking is one of the best activities to do with your dog. Fresh air, freedom, exercise, bonding, training, nature—there are many benefits. But for people hiking in bear country, there are extra safety considerations. The British Columbia Conservation Foundation has developed a program called WildSafeBC that focuses on reducing human-wildlife conflict. Vanessa Isnardy is […]

[] This summer we will be getting an 8-week-old Lab puppy! I wanted to write about how I will prepare my adult dog Remy, a 5-year-old weimaraner, for the new arrival in advance. I think Remy is going to love having a puppy around. He loves other dogs and playing with them. He was absolutely […]

[] The Kong Wobbler is one of my favorite interactive food puzzle toys for dogs. Kong is a U.S. brand that specializes in natural rubber and hard plastic dog toys. All of its toys are designed as enrichment toys that stimulate dogs mentally. I am personally a big fan of challenging my pup Wally to […]

[] Does a no pull harness work? The short answer, yes! A no pull harness will limit pulling for a lot of dogs, making them easier to manage on walks. And that’s what most of us want – dogs that are easier to handle! The long answer … what works for one dog will not […]