My Best Dog Care Tips
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014
Our dog Max is an Australian Shepherd/Collie mix. He is 11 years old and has always loved tagging along with our family when we went hiking or kayaking. Although a dog is supposed to be a man’s best friend, Max seems to prefer my wife over me.
I used to bring him running with me when he was a puppy. He had plenty of energy and had no problem keeping up. Now that he is 11, he has no interest in hitting the pavement. If I put my shoes on and ask him if he wants to go for a run, he avoids eye contact and hides behind my wife.
Although he’s not much a runner, Max loves to go for walks. We walk him twice a day, using a nylon leash. This helps to keep him off other people’s lawns and helps us to maintain control if he gets excited from seeing another dog.
If you are like us and you like to bring your dog on hiking adventures outside the city, the public health office is warning that deer ticks continue to be a problem. Although the percentage of deer ticks that are testing positive for Lyme disease is still relatively low in Alberta, it’s a good idea to check your dog’s coat after spending time in a forest or around long grass.
As a dog owner, it is also important to know that spring is considered to be flea season. There are many things that you can do to help your dog prevent fleas naturally. A balanced diet strengthens their immune system and will help them resist pests on their own. Give your dog a bath every six weeks with a gentle shampoo that won’t dry out their skin. If your dog has a bed, it’s also a good idea to wash it or replace it on a regular basis.
Calgary has 150 leash free parks within the city. The Altadore Park provides an excellent leash free area that stretches between 38th Avenue and 50 th Avenue where you can bring your dog to let off some energy and get to know the other dogs (and humans) in your neighbourhood.
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About Bryon Howard
Bryon Howard is a top-producing real estate agent with RE/MAX House of Real Estate in Calgary, Alberta. He and his team sell an average of two homes a week–mostly single-family homes, luxury homes, condos and commercial properties. He is a member of the MLS Million Point Club, which ranks him roughly in the top 1% of productive realtors in Calgary. Bryon is above the pack because he aims not just to please clients but to help them buy/sell their dream home in Calgary at the best price, in the shortest time, and with the least hassle. He is well-equipped to do this with his sterling education, capped by an MBA degree from Athabasca University and degrees from Acadia University, the University of Prince Edward Island and the Universite de Bourgoyne in France.
