How To Prevent Dry Skin On Your Dog

Dogs, just like us humans, tend to get dry skin specially during Winter.  There are many things that I could recommend such as: changing his food, running a humidifier, making sure he is drinking enough water, etc. to avoid dry skin, but do you know what?  This is the one thing, above all, that will…

Our First Snow Storm In New England

We got our first snow storm this past Sunday, and when Abby went out and saw all that snow, do you know what I think she was thinking, “Yay!  Play time!”  Do you know what I was thinking? “Oh boy, time to shovel all that snow.  Again!” Yes, Abby took a nice long nap after…

How To Live With A High Energy Dog

Many of the pictures I post of Abby happened to be of her sleeping the day away, but what I failed to mention is that my sweet Abby is a high energy dog, and in order to get her tired I have to do different things.  Ironic, after my Alex was gone, I was seriously…

Happy New Year! 2019

Happy New Year from All My Canine Companions to you and your furry kids. Regardless of how you spent the new year – some of us did lot of walking and napping – we hope you had a great time and enjoyed your loved ones.  Happy New Year!

Dog Walking And Really Cold Weather

I love to walk, that is no surprise to those who know me, but when the weather gets really cold I keep in mind, and you should too, the following: Puppies and senior dogs should take short walks If your dog is shivering, doesn’t want to leave the house, etc., this is a clue for…

Happy Thanksgiving 2018

Abby looked so serious sitting by our table, that I couldn’t resist taking her picture. Yes, Abby had a nice helping of our food and she inhaled it.  Because most of Abby’s diet is made up of human food, there was not danger of her getting an upset stomach.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you,…

Fall 2018 And Your Canine Companions

The above picture of Champagne is exactly how I felt this past Summer: hot, bothered, and anxiously waiting for better weather.  And you know what?  My wish came true and here’s Fall!  We’ve had rain and a lot of cloudy days lately here in Stoughton, MA but I can’t complain about the weather because it’s…

Summer 2018 – Go Away!

We’ve lived in Stoughton, MA 2 1/2 years, and Summer time in MA is beautiful, but this year I really want the Summer to be over and done.  Why?  I am tired of 90 degrees days and high humidity. Last Summer we went to Provincetown, or P town, and we enjoyed ourselves, but this Summer…

Are Dog Owners Healthier People?

Yes, I do believe that most, not all, dog owners are healthier people than those without dogs.  I remember a couple of years ago when my Alex was injured and unable to walk with me, I went out by myself to walk, and I still remember how boring it was. I never did it again. …

Loose Leash Walking & Behavior Modification

I’ve met countless of pet parents that are unable to walk their dogs regardless of the dog’s weight, age, breed, etc.  My most popular behavior modification class is, Loose Leash Walking with Your Dog.  Depending on the dog and handler, getting a dog to walk properly could take one session or a few sessions.  Why? …