Jake's Dog House

Koda is the wise mentor and hiking companion of Gail Lynne Goodwin, the founder of InspireMeToday.com. He's also a 2-yr old Samoyed pup.

If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

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Where do dogs learn their manners? From their owners! Dogs are pack animals and it is important for a dog owner to be the pack leader.

Having a happy and properly socialized pet requires teaching and guidance from the pet's owner. Whether you have a puppy or adopt a dog, a relationship of trust should start as early as possible...

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Do you like to sleep? Then a dog's life is for you! Dogs sleep about 12 hours a day, every day. They sleep almost half their life.

Dogs sleep out of boredom. Some dog's sleeping habits influence its behavior. Stimulation during the day is necessary for some dogs that need to be awake during the day so they can sleep at night; at the same time as their owners...

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Healthy Food Choices: This means eating foods without a lot of preservatives, fillers and artificial colors and flavor. Dog owners would not feel well if they ate an overly processed diet. Dog food differs, read the labels to be sure you are feeding your dog well balanced and nutritious meals. For example, Merrick and Solid Gold dog treats contain all natural and holistic ingredients and do not contain any chemical preservatives... Read More

House Breaking your DogWe all want the perfect pet. How about a dog who is house broken and doesn't have accidents in the house? Some adopted and rescued dogs are already house trained and just need to get acclimated to their new home and routine and some dogs, namely puppies, and a few small breeds need constant attention to teach them to let you know when they need to, "go out"... Read More

Do you talk to your dog? Carry a picture of your dog in your wallet or have dog pictures in your cell phone? Do you tell tales of what your dogs have done or plan to do? Is the first thing you do when you walk into your home is pet and hug your dog? The passionate relationship between a dog person and their dog is similar to a parent/child/best friend relationship. Who are dog people... Read More

Beautiful summer weather is a perfect excuse to enjoy the great outdoors. Some of us are "water people" and just like some dogs are "water dogs". Sometimes a dog breed that doesn't typically make a splash will enjoy the water if they are encouraged or just want to join in the fun... Read More

Pet loyalty is unconditional. We love our pets even when they do things pet owners are not too happy about. This relationship is similar to the relationship between a parent and child. A naughty child and a dog look at us those puppy eyes and manipulate us into instant forgiveness... Read More

Walking your dog is great exercise for you and your pet. Part of living a healthy lifestyle is getting out of your house or apartment and socializing with other people and animals. However, some small dogs, older dogs and cats need a little assistance when venturing out for a lengthy walk... Read More