The Dog Tag Art Blog

Training Marathon Dogs: Does your Pooch Have what it Takes?

Do you have a wild child pooch on your hand who can play ball for hours, run alongside your bike for miles on end and wrestle with the other woofers until the sun goes down? Here in Asheville, NC, we’ve seen dogs hoof it up with their owners, keeping pace every step of the away while running, hiking, and biking outdoors. - Read more...

Hospital Therapy Dogs – Helping Those in Need

Imagine you’re in the hospital with an illness that has you stuck in bed. You’re in a lot of pain and every day brings its own set of uncertainties and challenges. Friends and family sift in and out, and the hospital staff makes its rounds, but being in the hospital is something that you, and you alone, have to deal with. Enter: Dixie, a four-year old Golden Retriever hospital therapy dog with the silkiest coat and sweetest face. - Read more...

Dog Treats - Snacking in Healthy Moderation

It is no big secret that pet’s love treats and we, as owners, get a bit of satisfaction out of giving them what they love. With all the varieties of dog treats and snacks on the market today, and the popularity of dog bakeries, it becomes more of a task to decide on something that is actually good for your pet when fed to them on a regular basis. - Read more...

Bad Breath in Dogs - Causes and Treatments

Why Does My Dog Have Bad Breath? “Dog Breath” is a term used to describe breath that is somewhat less than fresh and clean. We all know how off putting bad breath can be in humans but what does it mean when our furry friends have a bout of stinky breath and how can we remedy the situation when it occurs? - Read more...

Food Allergies - Symptoms and Treatments for Pets

We all feel bad when our furry companions are not at their peak. Sometimes it is hard to determine what is really going on with your pet’s internal system when they are having health issues. As loving pet owners it is always our main goal to discover the problem and treat it so that Fido can get back to his old self. It is always a good idea to identify and be aware of any food allergies or intolerances your pet may have in order to keep them healthy and happy as these can cause a variety of different health issues that could be misdiagnosed as much more serious conditions. - Read more...

10 Simple Pet Photography Tips

If you take a look at any family’s photo album or browse through your cell phone picture gallery, it is apparent that most of the images represent people and places we love or feel a connection with. Taking snapshots of scenery or adults is a pretty simple and straight forward process most of the time. Children and pets can be quite a bit more challenging to say the least. - Read more...

Socializing a Dog - New Faces, New Places

Like their human counter-parts, dogs each have their own personality and level of socialization. Some dogs can be shy or timid around anyone or anything they are not familiar with on a day to day basis while others run full-force into any social situation and remain as happy as can be. For those pets that do not do as well around an unfamiliar environment or other dogs, a little bit of socialization training may be in order to help them live a more active and happy life outside of their home. - Read more...

How to Stop a Puppy from Biting and Chewing

Educating yourself on how to stop a puppy from biting and chewing can, at some times, be a hard task that leads to frustration. This is especially true when your pup tears up your favorite pair of slippers or leaves teeth marks on you. - Read more...

How Often Should I Feed My Dog?

It is a new year and along with the change in date come many resolutions from all of us. A lot of these attempts to better ourselves revolve around our diets and physical activities. It is important to think about our pet’s health as well at this time. If your pet seems to be a little over-weight or under exercised now is a great time to make a commitment to get them back into tip top shape. - Read more...

Heartworms in Dogs - Common Questions and Answers

If you own a canine than you most likely know what a common and serious problem that heartworms in dogs can be. Although we all know that the condition exists, most of us probably don’t know the specifics. It is important to familiarize yourself with some of the most commonly asked questions concerning heartworms and their respective answers. A well informed pet owner is crucial to your dog’s health and happiness. - Read more...