When to spay or neuter your dogs
By Heidi Clayton One of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding raising a puppy is when to spay or neuter. My stance on this issue might not be a total surprise to people because I do breed Bull Terriers, but I hold off on doing either. However, my reasons...Hemangiosarcoma in dogs: what to look out for
By Heidi Clayton In October 2022, my 12-year-old boy Ki ingested a plastic fur-covered toy mouse. Long story short, he had X-rays to see if the mouse was moving along in his small intestines. The X-rays taken were sent to a radiologist who found that Ki had some sort...Meet the breed: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi
By Heidi Clayton One of my favorite dogs to work with and quite frankly to watch walk from behind (Corgi people will understand that!) is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. While Queen Elizabeth is the most famous of all Pembroke breeders and owners, these little dogs have...How treats can help with dogs’ recall training
By Heidi Clayton I use a lot of my dogs’ food as a reward to train them. This is especially true when I am teaching a reliable recall. I started teaching my puppies from a young age to come to me to get treats. In addition, I incorporate bending down to take hold of...
