Can dogs eat pickles? What about other kinds of fermented foods? Are the agents used to cure and process these foods ok for our dogs to digest in the first place? Hi my name is mike and I’m a dog trainer. I get a lot of questions about our furry little friends and I decided […]
Author Archives: Mike Hawke
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How long can a dog go without eating? A day? Two Days? Are dogs meant to fast in general? All good questions and they have been asked many times as well. When you are a new dog owner or caring for a dog, you may wonder about their eating frequency and general feeding habits. Hi […]
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Why do dogs howl at sirens? Have you ever noticed your dog howling or barking at police sirens or train whistles? It seems common across many dog breeds of all shapes and sizes. Why do dogs howl at sirens though? Hi my name is Mike and I’ve been training dogs for almost a decade now. […]
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How fast can a German Shepherd run? Is this one of the fastest dog breeds? Are German Shepherd’s sprinters or long distance runners? All of these questions have been asked about the German Shepherd breed before. It may surprise you to know that these dogs do have reasonable speed for the size and shape of […]
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Is black pepper bad for dogs? What kinds of seasonings and spices should my dog avoid? How will I know if my dog is allergic to specific spices? All of these are good questions and asked frequently enough by new and old dog owners alike. Things like salt and pepper are commonly used items on […]
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Can dogs eat Okra? Is this a good food to feed a dog? Do dogs like to eat greens in general? All good questions when it comes to dogs and what they can eat or tolerate. I’ve heard this question and many others like it. Does my dog need greens in their diet to thrive? […]
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Can dogs drink tea? Should dogs drink tea? Are there other drinks that dogs can have. All of these questions and more have been asked about dogs and what they can or can’t drink. Many owners are concerned about their dogs and rightfully so. One of the main questions to come up involves keeping their […]
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Norwegian dog names are names for your dog that originate from the area of Norway. Recently, with the resurgence in Viking culture and historical significance, many of us have decided to bring a bit of Norway into our homes. Giving our pup a Norwegian dog name is one way to do that. Hi my name […]
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Can dogs eat prunes? What about apples? Should my dog be having fruits to begin with? Great questions all and frequently asked by dog owners across the globe. There are many different types of foods out there and fruit includes a vast amount of options as well. Which fruits are ok for dogs to eat […]
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Dog eating grass frantically? Why do dogs eat grass anyway? Do they need this green plant to help with their digestion? Are they just hungry? Here’s a question I get all the time. Why is my dog eating grass? The answers may actually surprise you. Hi my name is mike and I’ve been training dogs […]