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  1. SpanielsRule

    Natural Flea Preventives?

    I've always gotten my dog's flea preventive from our vet. However, I've seen a lot of talk about natural flea preventives lately, and I wonder how effective they are. One natural repellent I see mentioned often is apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is supposed to be a good preventive...
  2. SpanielsRule

    Fostering dogs

    I would really love to foster dogs. I'd be afraid, though, that I'd get too attached to them all and not be able to let them go. I believe a foster home offers a great opportunity for dogs to learn socialization skills, basic commands, and house rules. How do you let go when it's time for...
  3. SpanielsRule

    Things To Check In A Boarding Facility

    Like @HereSadie, I am no expert, but I'd definitely want to know what vaccinations the boarding facility requires, how many dogs they board at a time, how often they exercise them and for how long, and whether they have a veterinarian on staff. I'd want to know what they'd do with my dog in an...
  4. SpanielsRule

    Owners interfering with handling

    Unless you're an experienced dog owner, I think many of us, myself included, just don't know much about what goes on during a vet visit. Sure, I know that you need to examine my dog and possibly give her vaccinations, but when there's a problem I haven't encountered before, it can be scary for...
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