JBB Dog Training

JBB Dog Training James B Barnes 3.13.19  3:28p With March and Spring Break starting, the last thing on your mind is brushing your dogs’ teeth. Most pet parents don’t think it’s necessary either, after all the dogs don’t seem to mind the loss. They wouldn’t even know what dental care was if you could ask ‘em, it’s just not part of their world. Recently while speaking with my friends after one had gotten a cavity filled I found that some people also consider dental health care optional for people too. Ladies, date better men. Yuck! The human mouth is very similar to an open sore; which is why it’s so vitally important to take care of it. Tooth infections can spread and move to the eye or further and that can prove fatal. Human mouths have a type of Porphyromonas called P. gingivalis, while canines have a different type called P. gulae. They’re related but not transferable between the species. This means that your dog is also vulnerable to dental related illnesses, just like

JBB Dog Training James B Barnes 3.5.19  3:03p Happy Fat Tuesday everyone! Today is a day to indulge yourself and why not include your four-legged friend in on the fun? The whole idea of Mardi Gras is to celebrate and gorge yourself before your give up vices for Lent. Typically only seriously practiced by the religious for pretty clear reasons, otherwise it’s more like an excuse to forget your calorie limit and have a good time! The first treat recipe I want to share is from a dear friend of mine, Christina. Christina is an awesome mom to two-leggers and four-leggers alike. She sent me this recipe a few months ago and it very quickly became a favorite around the house. I like how easy it is to customize to your dogs’ tastes too! “Bananas, almond butter, chia seeds, hemp hearts (some people add yogurt, I like to avoid dairy) as a base...if you want them more icy & less soft add broth for a more watery base. Now add veggies, meat, &/or dog treats & fr