Author: cameron
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The Calm Exit & Return:
Building Confidence and Preventing Separation Anxiety One of the most important, yet often overlooked, parts of raising a confident, well-balanced dog is how you handle leaving and returning home. The energy you bring to these moments can shape your dog’s emotional development, and directly influence whether they become calm and independent or anxious and over-attached.…
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The Power of Independent Play
Building Confidence & Preventing Anxiety in Dogs When raising a puppy, or caring for a solo adult dog, one of the most underappreciated tools in a dog parent’s toolkit is independent play: allowing your dog to engage with toys and stimulation without your involvement. Far from being “boring alone time,” independent play builds mental resilience,…
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DOGGIT Partners with Dawgs At Work
At DOGGIT, our mission has always been clear: to connect families and individuals with responsibly bred, healthy, and well-socialized puppies. Today, we are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Dawgs at Work, a leader in the training of exceptional mobility and psychological service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals.
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Suggested Neutering Age Guidelines
Timing matters when spaying or neutering a dog, as early procedures can impact joint health, cancer risk, and behavior. This chart provides breed-specific recommendations to help ensure long-term well-being. Breed Males – No earlier than Females – No earlier than Australian Cattle Dog 6 months 6 months Australian Shepherd 6 months 6 months* Beagle 12…
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Understanding Cropped Ears and Docked Tails in Dogs:
The decision to crop ears or dock tails is made with great care by responsible breeders who prioritize the health, function, and heritage of their breeds. These procedures are deeply rooted in the breed’s working history and serve to maintain their natural instincts and abilities.
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Better Breeder Institute
At DOGG!T, we are excited to partner with the Better Breeder Institute. The Better Breeder Institute was founded in 2020 to support, educate, and promote purebred conservation dog breeders. The Better Breeder Institute provides educational content and digital services to improve the communication, business, marketing, and breeding processes of purebred breeding programs. They share knowledge…
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Signature Pet Transport Services
At DOGG!T, we are excited to partner with Signature Pet Transport (SPT) Travel Concierge services to offer our valued community exclusive benefits and premium services tailored to your pet travel needs. Whether you are traveling your new puppy from your breeder to you, or you are planning an epic human/dog vacation with your best friend.…
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Foxtails are dangerous to dogs!
Foxtails, also known as grass awns, are dangerous to dogs due to their sharp, barbed structure and ability to penetrate the skin, ears, nose, eyes, or any other opening on a dog’s body. These grass seeds have a distinctive shape that allows them to easily embed themselves into a dog’s fur or skin, and their…
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Dentition Evaluation
The Dentition Evaluation for dogs, as per the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) standard, is a dental assessment aimed at examining the alignment and condition of a dog’s teeth. This evaluation involves a thorough examination by a veterinarian to assess the dental health, including the presence of missing teeth, abnormal tooth development, or other dental…