Golly Gear's Dog Blog

In praise of crate training

If you believe that crate, or cage training a dog is "mean" or unnecessary, it's time to revise your thinking. At some point, for some reason, almost all dogs need...

In praise of crate training

If you believe that crate, or cage training a dog is "mean" or unnecessary, it's time to revise your thinking. At some point, for some reason, almost all dogs need...

Dog treats - what's best and why

Wondering what the best dog treats are? How about for training? Is it okay to use people food? Caring dog owners are always asking about the best dog treats, but...

Dog treats - what's best and why

Wondering what the best dog treats are? How about for training? Is it okay to use people food? Caring dog owners are always asking about the best dog treats, but...

Let's see those bitch pants!

Is it a good idea for girl dogs in heat to attend classes? Or, for that matter, even stay intact to experience heat cycles? Here's how we feel about seeing...

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Let's see those bitch pants!

Is it a good idea for girl dogs in heat to attend classes? Or, for that matter, even stay intact to experience heat cycles? Here's how we feel about seeing...

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Ice balls in dog's fur? Socks make dog life easier

Ice and snow clinging to your dog's legs and making them miserable? You can fix it, easily and inexpensively, using socks. Socks come in useful in lots of ways with...

Ice balls in dog's fur? Socks make dog life easier

Ice and snow clinging to your dog's legs and making them miserable? You can fix it, easily and inexpensively, using socks. Socks come in useful in lots of ways with...

When winter walks are too wicked

Some fun, inside games to play with your dog. Fend off cabin fever, have some fun, and let your dog burn off some of that pent-up energy.

When winter walks are too wicked

Some fun, inside games to play with your dog. Fend off cabin fever, have some fun, and let your dog burn off some of that pent-up energy.

You spoil your dog

Dog owners are accused of "spoiling" their dogs all the time. With each other, they'll even joke about how their dogs run the house. But spoiling a dog isn't even...

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You spoil your dog

Dog owners are accused of "spoiling" their dogs all the time. With each other, they'll even joke about how their dogs run the house. But spoiling a dog isn't even...

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