By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Although food is a very essential part of a dog’s life, it is not the most important part. Dogs rather play, socialize and explore than eating. Since they are scavengers, they will eat whatever they can find most of the time if possible and or not eat at all […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer By now you should know that feeding kibbles to dogs is not a healthy choice. There are better choices that you can make to provide a healthier and more nutritional diet for your dog. You may ask the following questions: Why is my dog’s diet so important? Why […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Part one. Say no to kibble. A dog’s diet dictates the level of his health and well-being. Feed your dog a good diet and you will have a healthy, balanced and well-behaved dog. Unfortunately, this part of a dog’s life is usually overlooked and is not given much […]
This is a must to know for dog owners. Treats should only be 10% of your dog’s daily intake and it should be in healthy form. I believe the following article also can help you to determine what is considered healthy treats or how to provide a healthy treats. Dr. Peter Dobias is a […]
1. RHUBARB LEAVES Contain oxalates (some type of acid), which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. 2. AVOCADO, the leaves, seeds, fruit, and bark contain persin (it is a fungicidal toxin present in the avocado. It is generally harmless to humans, but when consumed by domestic animals in large quantities it is dangerous), […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer 1. Apples are wonderful for dogs if given in small amounts, especially quartered apples with the skin left on. First remove the seeds as they are extremely toxic to dogs. The seeds contain the poison “amygdalin” which is a form of cyanide. Cyanide from the apple seeds prevents […]
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Here are 20 food items that you should avoid giving to your dogs. 1. RAW EGGS contain an enzyme called avidin (is a tetrameric biotin-binding protein produced in the oviducts of birds, reptiles and amphibians deposited in the whites of their eggs), which decreases the absorption of biotin […]