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This Superfood for Dogs Belongs in Every Freezer
This fabulous superfood for dogs is called Green Tripe. It is the stomach lining of ruminant animals (such as cattle or deer) rich in...
Shawna Rocknich
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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Thanksgiving Recipe for Fido
Leaving Fido out of the Thanksgiving meal is one of the saddest things I've seen. Fido smells food being prepared and cooked all day but...
Shawna Rocknich
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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What Can Apple Cider Vinegar Do for You and Your Dog?
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) helps you and Fido! Research indicates that ACV can help improve mood, digestion, promote healthy skin, and...
Shawna Rocknich
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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Before You Adopt or Purchase That Cute Dog...
Maintaining a proper perspective of a dog as one who has "Fur with Feelings" and is a family member is a necessary component to dog...
Shawna Rocknich
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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The First Skill I Teach Every Foster Dog and Every Dog I Own
What is the first essential skill that EVERY dog should learn? You might think along the lines of a recall (dog coming when called) or...
Shawna Rocknich
May 28, 20232 min read
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Answer to Dog Overpopulation Lies with An Appreciation of Artwork
Imagine yourself preparing a remarkable piece of art for someone you love. It required diligence, creativity, design, labor, time, and...
Shawna Rocknich
May 21, 20232 min read
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Key Benefits of Mental Stimulation
Improves Behavior Prevents Boredom Decreases Destruction Reduces Cognitive Decline Makes a happy dog Improves mental and physical health...
Shawna Rocknich
Apr 21, 20231 min read
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What I Learned About Fleas and Ticks From a 10 year old
I'll never forget this. Roughly 20 years ago I met a young child about 10 years old at an orphanage in Kenya. She was sitting on the...
Shawna Rocknich
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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Goldfish to Grapefruit: Get Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies
A number of ailments can be traced to improper diet. This is especially true for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, rashes, psoriasis,...
Shawna Rocknich
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Allergic to Dogs? Check Out These Remedies Before Rehoming Fido
Almost 20% of the worldwide population suffer from allergies to dogs. If you are someone who can't tolerate conventional medicine like...
Shawna Rocknich
Mar 11, 20231 min read
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Shawna Rocknich
Mar 3, 20230 min read
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Teach Your Dog Paws Up and Why
Why train this? Any tricks you teach your dog becomes part of cognitive enrichment so essential for your dog's health. Tricks also...
Shawna Rocknich
Feb 26, 20231 min read
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Teach your dog DROP IT without food
A fun way to teach your dog the DROP IT cue. When not training, place the drop it toys in a hidden location. Bring them out only for...
Shawna Rocknich
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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The Collar Grab: A Critical Element in Training
I am often asked why I teach the Collar Grab in both my classes and private lessons. Shelters contain many dogs who exhibit timidity or...
Shawna Rocknich
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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How To Protect Your Dog from Kennel Cough
Ringo (black dog pictured above) was a dog at the shelter we fostered for nearly 3 weeks. He had Kennel Cough. My puppy (7 months old at...
Shawna Rocknich
Feb 11, 20234 min read
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Your Dog Will Likely Suffer from This
Diarrhea. You are awakened in the middle of the night with Fido asking to go outside. You rise abruptly and let him out only to find...
Shawna Rocknich
Jan 29, 20233 min read
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Are there Plants in My Medicine?
You may not be aware that many conventional drugs have been established by plants. Consider a few examples... Aspirin - Willow Bark -...
Shawna Rocknich
Jan 28, 20231 min read
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Easy Lemon Water Detox
Heat water (do not boil) and pour into mug. Add juice of half an organic lemon. Add some fresh, grated ginger (optional but highly...
Shawna Rocknich
Jan 28, 20231 min read
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23 Ways to DETOX in 2023
Warm lemon water Epsom salt bath Dandelion tea Mustard seed foot soak Skin brushing Homeopathic remedies Bach Flower remedies (flower...
Shawna Rocknich
Jan 8, 20231 min read
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Warming Foods for YOU and FIDO
You and Fido will still need a sweater this weekend but here are some warming foods that can help cope with the frigid temperatures:...
Shawna Rocknich
Dec 23, 20221 min read
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