CGC Test Stages 9 & 10: Have Confidence, O Canine!
These last two stages of the CGC test are all about your dog’s confidence level when put in a strange situation. It’s about how your…
These last two stages of the CGC test are all about your dog’s confidence level when put in a strange situation. It’s about how your…
By Stefani Fortney, ABCDT January 2016 is “National Train Your Dog Month”. Taking the time to train your dog is the most important thing you…
A dog remains pregnant for sixty to sixty-five days. It’s important to know how to care for your pregnant dog and what to expect during delivery. …
Fostering a homeless pet is one of the most fulfilling experiences Stefani Fortney has had. Here in Guthrie, we are always in need of more…
Dr. Anna Coffin recently toured the Royal Canin® manufacturing plant in Guelph, Canada. This week she shares Nine reasons to feed Royal Canin to your pet. Read…
We’re getting close to the end of our series on the Canine Good Citizen test. This week, Stefani Fortney takes you through stages 7 and…
Stefani Fortney usually writes posts about dog training or pet grooming. Today, I’m taking a detour down a different path. For years, I’ve been involved…
Don’t you wish you had the life of your cat? If you asked your cat, they might tell you differently. I know it’s hard to…
Dog anal glands are a frequent reason for pets to visit their veterinarian. Anal gland problems are a real pain in the behind for the…
Here are some tips from Stefani Fortney to help maintain healthy relationships between your dog pack, as well as increase your enjoyment of your pack….
It’s difficult for pet owners to know what to feed their pets. In 2014, 22 billion dollars was spent on pet food in the United…
Every groomer has a preferred process. Stefani Fortney will tell you about what your dog will experience when grooming dogs at Guthrie Pet Hospital. Source:…
Nutrition for your pet is an important aspect of caring for your pet and can also help keep your pet healthy. Hippocrates said, “Let food…
At Guthrie Pet Hospital, we answer lots of pet health questions every day. The staff of Guthrie Pet Hospital came up with a list of…
In Stefani Fortney’s last blog post, we took an in-depth look at the first two stages of the CGC test. This week, Stefani Fortney covers…
To earn CGC certification, a dog must pass ten tests to prove that the dog is a good member of society. These tests require a…
Let’s face it, dogs eating poop is gross. Besides being gross, there are medical consequences from dogs eating poop that include; intestinal parasites, gastrointestinal upset,…
This week Stefani Fortney, Guthrie Pet Hospital’s certified dog trainer, will talk about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, that promotes responsible pet ownership and…
7.6 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters every year. Sadly only 8.5% of those pets are returned to their owners. Dr. Coffin and the…
When grooming dogs is your profession, there are some things that you wish all dog owners knew about their pet’s hygiene and coat maintenance. If…