Crate training uses a dog’s natural instincts as a den animal. A wild dog’s den is his home, a place to sleep, hide from danger, and raise a family. The crate becomes your dog’s den, an ideal spot to snooze or take refuge during a thunderstorm.
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13
Nov
2011
Crates 101: A Guide to Crate Training
29
Sep
2011
Backyard Dogs Benefit No One
As a puppy, Jake was chained outdoors in a tiny dog run with no shelter and no interaction from his people. He had a chain around his neck that he was growing too big for and a cable that was so short, he was unable to move away from his own excrement. He was saved by Vicki Ristine-Maule and found his way to the Barking Lot, Jake is still looking for his forever home where his people will realize what a cool, cuddly, and playful guy he is.
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20
Sep
2011
Permanent Barking Success Stories
Over the years, The Barking Lot has successfully placed countless dogs with their forever families. Besides the constant dog kisses, hearing about happy adoptions is the most rewarding part of Dog Rescue. Recently we have heard from several adoptees, doting upon their new family members.
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12
Sep
2011
Fleas!
With the hot humid weather we have had in San Diego lately, fleas are inevitable. This post will help owners navigate through the sea of products and prescriptions that are available to combat these pests. No one wants their dog to be scratching and miserable due to fleas. The following are some of the treatments that I have found very effective.
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08
Sep
2011
Fighting Fur Buddy Anxiety
It is inevitable that at some point we will have to leave our fur-buddies home for a few hours alone. Families with children in school will almost certainly have pets go through some uneasiness as their play time pals start school back up. It is normal for dogs to feel uncomfortable when left at home alone, but there are things that you can do to ease them into this transition.
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02
Jun
2011
Arvee got Barked!
First doggy day care style shelter in Southern California
El Cajon, CA, May 15, 2011 – In five years local canine rescue group The Barking Lot has saved more than 1,200 unwanted dogs from euthanasia. Among their adopters is actress Mandy Moore, who said her dog Joni “has been one of the greatest gifts in our world.”
