GREAT DOGS - The GREAT DOG CO. Blog

The fun of Frisbee fetch in Pleasant Lake near our house turned to pain and an unexpected Sunday expense when we noticed a lead sinker and monofilament line dangling from our dog, Chuck's, mouth.

We are all living in strange and uncertain times at the moment. For dogs, however, it's awesome - at least here in Minnesota. Honestly I've never seen so many dogs being walked. Let's all commit to continuing to walk our dogs after life returns to "normal."

What kind of memory do dogs possess? Dogs' long-term memory is very different from ours. We store information about events or episodes we've experienced (episodic memory) and by recall of general facts (semantic memory). A dog remembers by associating a specific activity with what they see, smell or hear or whether they have a positive or negative memory of it (associative memory). Humans should incorporate what we know about dogs' memory when they train, discipline and interact with their dogs to not only shape their behavior but to also build stronger bonds with them. Learn more at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.

There seems to be more and more freeze-dried dog chews on the market today. But why? What exactly is freeze-drying; and why should I choose freeze-dried dog chews for my dog? The many advantages of freeze-dried dog chews is discussed as well as other useful information consumers should know. Learn more at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com

Looking for one of the healthiest, tastiest and coveted dog chews available?  Look no further as Tendon Chews for dogs is it! What's so great about Tendon Chews for dogs you ask? For starters, Tendon Chews are easily and fully digestible making them a much safer alternative to rawhide chews which are not fully digestible. Tendon chews are tough fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach muscles to bones. They are rich in collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and elastin. The fibrous texture makes them great at cleaning teeth while maximizing chewing pleasure. The best tendons for dogs come from large animals such as cattle and bison. Learn more at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.

First off, what the heck are Single Ingredient dog chews? As the name implies, single ingredient dog chews contain just that - a single ingredient. That means no fillers such as low quality by-products like corn or wheat, and no added chemicals, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. That makes them perfect for all dogs and especially for dogs with stomach issues and food allergies. Keep reading to learn more about what else makes them so great as well as which ones are best at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.

As reported by Sean Coughlan of the BBC on June 18, 2019 (https://www.bbc.com/news/education-48665618) - Researchers have found that dogs have evolved muscles around their eyes allowing them to make expressions that particularly appeal to humans. Is it any wonder we can't resist those certain looks we get from our furry, four-legged family members? Learn more at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.

Dogs really have no choice but to eat whatever is put in front of them. And as such, it's really important for dog owners to ensure that the food and chews they are feeding their dogs are healthy and safe, especially since most dogs eat pretty much the same thing day after day, often twice a day, week after week, month after month, and year after year. Learn what you need to know about artificial preservatives commonly found in commercial dog food and chews at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.

                                                

Most US dog owners are familiar with the all too familiar reports of foreign dog chews and food harming and even killing dogs. Loving dog owners would never purposefully give their dogs potentially deadly chews. But, are you doing so unwittingly? Learn more at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.

Ever wonder why you should choose Bison Dog Chews and Bones over Beef Chews and Bones? GREAT DOG CO. explains the differences between Bison dog chews and bones and beef alternatives, why these differences are important, and which GREAT DOG products are most loved by dogs and their people. Learn more at GREAT DOGS - www.greatdogco.com.