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Winter Hiking with Dogs in Arizona

February 3, 2016 / Cary Unkelbach / Dogs, Hiking and Snowshoeing / 13 Comments

Want to ditch your snowshoes this winter and travel to Arizona to hike with Fido on bare ground? Read on for some tips to make that desert hike a safe and rewarding experience.

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The Flip Side of Christmas Puppies

December 12, 2015 / Cary Unkelbach / Buying a Dog or Puppy, Dogs / 8 Comments

A Christmas pup sounds endearing but may torpedo your festive holiday plans. Read on for tips to make an informed and wise decision as to when your new furry family member should join your household.

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Training Dogs in Rural Areas

October 22, 2015 / Cary Unkelbach / Competing, Dogs, Training / 14 Comments

Dog training opportunities in rural areas often are limited. But there are ways to find others who want to train and maybe even show their canines. Read on for a few suggestions.

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Researching a Litter

September 17, 2015 / Cary Unkelbach / Buying a Dog or Puppy, Dogs / 8 Comments

Take time to do a bit of research about a litter of purebred puppies before you visit them so you can objectively decide whether one of the cute pups may be your near perfect puppy.

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Climbing Colorado’s 14ers with Dogs

August 1, 2015 / Cary Unkelbach / Climbing 14ers with Dogs, Colorado 14ers, Dogs / 30 Comments

“Ah, look at the dogs,” a couple of climbers said in unison as our two Labradors crested the 14,048 foot summit of Handies Peak.

“Do they like climbing 14ers?”

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Dogs Posts

Tribute to Extraordinary Rescue Dog and His Talented Human

1 year ago / 12

Puget Sound Lab Club Rescue: Partnering to Save Hundreds

1 year ago / 4

Copper in Commercial Dog Food: A Simmering Controversy

2 years ago / 6

Copper Toxicosis in Labrador Retrievers in United States: New Research

2 years ago / 14

Wolfwood Refuge: Saving Wolves and Wolfdogs

2 years ago / 19

Extraordinary Rescue Dog Earns 100 Titles in 12 Performance Sports

2 years ago / 18

SCOUT: Searching for and Rescuing Lost Canines

2 years ago / 6

Experienced Veterinarians Discuss When and If to Neuter or Spay Canines

3 years ago / 8

Conservation Canines: Helping Endangered Species

3 years ago / 10

Searching For A New Furry Family Member

3 years ago / 8

Unlikely Friends: Cheetahs and Labrador Retrievers

3 years ago / 22

Older Puppy/Adult Sales and Stud Dog Contracts: Reputable Breeders Share Their Approaches

3 years ago / 4

International Breeding Program: Helping 56 Service Dog Organizations

3 years ago / 6

Southwest Oasis Lab Rescue: Saving Hundreds of Needy Canines

3 years ago / 6

Liver Disease Veterinary Experts Say Too Much Copper in Commercial Dog Food

4 years ago / 6

Pet Insurance: Pros and Cons

4 years ago / 12

Warrior Canine Connection: How Reputable Breeders Give Back

4 years ago / 10

Ryan and Luke: A Veteran and His ACE Service Companion

4 years ago / 30

Puppy Contracts: Five Reputable Breeders Share Their Views

4 years ago / 4

4-H: Offers Youngsters So Much

4 years ago / 6

Heartbreak Kennel: My Inspiration for Writing the Book

4 years ago / 16

Four Generations of Canine Lovers/ Competitors

4 years ago / 6

Hiking With Middle-Aged Dogs at Altitude

5 years ago / 14

Canine DNA Testing: My Border Collie Rescue

5 years ago / 16

Mussel Detection Dogs: Saving Lakes and Reservoirs

5 years ago / 16

AKC Pee Wees: Youngsters Have Fun at Dog Shows

5 years ago / 12

Handies Peak: A Special Colorado Fourteener

5 years ago / 8

Karelian Bear Dogs: Managing and Saving Bears

5 years ago / 14

Caring for Senior Dogs: How Blessed I Am

5 years ago / 22

Backpacking With Dogs in Colorado

5 years ago / 10

Quality Purebreds Sought to Assist Disabled

5 years ago / 19

Preparing Dogs for Enjoyable Hikes

6 years ago / 8

Lifeline for Senior Dogs: The Grey Muzzle Organization

6 years ago / 12

Copper Toxicosis in Labrador Retrievers: Ongoing Research and Updated Information

6 years ago / 8

The Dogs of Nepal

6 years ago / 14

Finding A New Furry Family Member

6 years ago / 18

Haven for Healing: Canine Health Resort

6 years ago / 14

Best Friends: Saving Canines by the Thousands

6 years ago / 8

Climbing Colorado’s 14ers and Hiking with Dogs: A Veterinarian’s Perspective

6 years ago / 18

Safe Harbor Lab Rescue: A New Life For So Many

6 years ago / 8

The Untrainable Dog: Good Grief Charlie Brown

7 years ago / 22

More AKC Sports for Purebreds and Mixed Breeds

7 years ago / 11

AKC Sports for All Dogs

7 years ago / 10

AKC Performance Events

7 years ago / 8

Reading to Rover

7 years ago / 12

Copper Toxicosis in Labrador Retrievers

7 years ago / 24

Dogs Love Agility

7 years ago / 14

Climbing Favorite Colorado 14ers With Dogs

7 years ago / 8

No “Silver” Labradors

8 years ago / 35

Junior Showmanship: Decades Ago

8 years ago / 36

Spring Break for Dogs

8 years ago / 10

Winter Dog Training in Rural Areas

8 years ago / 8

Snowshoeing with Dogs in Colorado

8 years ago / 8

Dog Competitions Teach Valuable Life Lessons to Children

8 years ago / 10

Climbing Redcloud Peak With Dogs

8 years ago / 12

Favorite Colorado 14er Climbs With Dogs

8 years ago / 12

Questions Dog Breeders May Ask

8 years ago / 8

Hiking With Dogs in the Colorado Mountains

8 years ago / 14

Choosing a Reputable Dog Breeder

9 years ago / 8

Sportsmanship at Rally and Obedience Trials

9 years ago / 14

Winter Hiking with Dogs in Arizona

9 years ago / 13

The Flip Side of Christmas Puppies

9 years ago / 8

Training Dogs in Rural Areas

9 years ago / 14

Researching a Litter

9 years ago / 8

Climbing Colorado’s 14ers with Dogs

9 years ago / 30

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Tribute to Extraordinary Rescue Dog and His Talented Human

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2 years ago / 6

Copper Toxicosis in Labrador Retrievers in United States: New Research

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