Can you take a Great Dane on an airplane? This is a question we see a LOT in our Facebook group. Most airlines allow small dogs that can fit under the seat in crates, but that is obviously not going to work for those of us with giant breed dogs. Is it possible to fly …
A lot of us are concerned cancer in our beloved pets. It seems that everywhere we turn, there is another story of osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, and even skin cancer in dogs. Why are so many dogs getting cancer? Is there any way to stop our dog from getting cancer? I’m covering those topics plus: This is …
Are you ready to get on the water with your Great Dane? Finding Great Dane sized life jackets is tricky, so we did the work for you. We’re ranking and rating our favorites so that you and your giant dog can play at the lake or in the ocean all summer long! In addition to …
It’s May, and that means that the fleas, ticks, mites, and other creepy crawlies are lurking. Dogs living in most areas of the United States benefit from year-round flea and tick protection. Today we’re talking about the best flea and tick medicine for Great Danes. In addition, I will cover the following topics: This is …
Today’s post is going to be quick and simple. The anti-ear cropping argument is misleading, and I think we need to talk about it. This morning somebody started a post in a Facebook group. It was one of THOSE posts. The “this is a hot topic and the initial take on it is controversial” type …
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Big dogs are in the news again. This week a blue Great Dane bit somebody at a Home Depot, causing severe damage. The shopper had been told that the Dane was “in training”, and was instructed to offer a treat when the dog sat. People who saw the incident cited that the dog appeared to …
It’s no secret that I’ve become a passionate advocate for good nutrition when it comes to my dogs. At one time I fell for some very common dog food marketing gimmicks and my dogs suffered as a result. As a matter of fact, my experience seeing my heart dog harmed by a popular ‘high quality’ …
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Ah yes. Leash reactivity. If your Great Dane is aggressive on leash, but not necessarily off-leash, this post is for you. Of course, some dogs are are reactive both on and off leash, and this post will have valuable information for them, too! Leash aggression is a really frustrating and dangerous problem, especially when it …
You may have seen that the Great Dane community often recommends Victor Dog Food. Is Victor Dog food good for Great Danes? Why is Victor so popular among Dane owners? We’re bringing you the science, stats, and facts today on choosing Victor dog food and yeah, what I have to say about this may be …
This week Purina voluntarily recalled a small selection of veterinary food (“Elemental EL” to treat allergies) from the shelf after receiving two reports of dogs who got ill (both dogs are fine now). How concerning are dog food recalls, anyways? (You can read more about the Purina Recall Here) Recalls simply mean that a product …
