Hey! I feel like you spend alot of time with dogs and have a question about whether or not i should get one. Ive had this job for a year and gone on 3 “business trips” i guess you could call them and i really want to get a redbone or black and tan but im not sure if it would be smart seeing how i travel alot. I know that i have family and friends that could watch and take care of it while I was gone but im debating. Thoughts?

I am in a very similar situation to you, anon. I just took this new job which involves quite a bit of out-of-town travel as well. Here is my advice: Find your primary person to watch your dog. If possible,…

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Hey! I feel like you spend alot of time with dogs and have a question about whether or not i should get one. Ive had this job for a year and gone on 3 “business trips” i guess you could call them and i really want to get a redbone or black and tan but im not sure if it would be smart seeing how i travel alot. I know that i have family and friends that could watch and take care of it while I was gone but im debating. Thoughts?Read more

I’ve heard mixed opinions and I’m wondering: are furminators bad for dogs like labradors? I know it’s horrible for dogs like poodles or Portuguese water dogs, but my lab sheds like crazy and it gets SO much hair. I use the furminator every 2-4 weeks and use the zoomgroom any other time. If it does damage the coat, what alternatives do you recommend? Specific products would be very helpful. Thanks!!

I think they are bad if they’re misused. If you brush your dog with all your strength for hours on end, you’re going to seriously damage their coat. I think they are fine with moderation for any double-coated breed, so…

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I’ve heard mixed opinions and I’m wondering: are furminators bad for dogs like labradors? I know it’s horrible for dogs like poodles or Portuguese water dogs, but my lab sheds like crazy and it gets SO much hair. I use the furminator every 2-4 weeks and use the zoomgroom any other time. If it does damage the coat, what alternatives do you recommend? Specific products would be very helpful. Thanks!!Read more