Posts By: Colton Fitzgerald

Allergic reactions for your protection dog can show in a number of ways including having itchy skin. If your dog’s skin is itchy, feet are chewed up or has gooey ears, then it is time to get it checked. Allergies are a common health issue with dogs. This is because the commonly used drugs for… Read more »

Diabetes is a life threatening disease to protection dogs. Just like in humans, the disease is commonly linked to the type of food a dog eats. In as much as diet has a role in causing diabetes, there are other nutritional related factors that also contribute to emergence of the disease. The following are some… Read more »

Does Your Dog Have A Protein Deficiency? Just like humans, dogs need a sufficient amount of protein in their diet for optimal health. The signs a protein deficiency can be overlooked, but once you know what to look for it is easy to spot and to correct. Personal protection dogs work and train hard, which… Read more »

As the owner of personal protection dogs, you want the best for your pet. This often means that you make the annual check-up at the veterinarian’s office a top priority along with making sure they are getting all of the vaccines your vet recommends, but are you aware of the risks that come along with… Read more »

Recently, there has been much ado about probiotics for humans and pets. It’s important to have a clear understanding of probiotics, their function, and which probiotics on the market perform as they should. It is no secret that advertisers are wily with their use of words and can lure the unsuspecting consumer in with cleverly… Read more »

We live in a time where people are more health conscious, self-aware of what they are putting into their bodies, and all the more vital for it! This lifestyle transformation and heightening standard for food integrity naturally includes our beloved personal protection dogs, and all members of the family. Your personal protection dog was an… Read more »

Not all farms are the serene, peaceful, happy places that we want to believe they are. The economy has a strong hand in the agricultural industry and there’s are some dark things being added to our fresh foods and our dog foods in the form of Glyphosate. What is Glyphosate? It’s a herbicide, and the… Read more »

Most dogs tend to be active, energetic, playful animals. Some breeds can be more hyper than others, but all can be at risk for minor strains, sprains, or soft tissue injuries from all that running around. This is especially true for occupational animals such as personal protection dogs. When minor injuries happen, it is a… Read more »

Personal protection dogs are tremendously special. They are beloved members of the family, and much more: From the moment his parents were chosen for their exceptional protection dog attributes, the journey had begun to give him the best of life possible to ensure that he can protect you and your family at all costs. You’ve… Read more »

One in 4 dogs is in pain as we speak. Arthritis, or inflammation of the joints leading to constant chronic pain irritated by both movement and long periods of non-movement, is shockingly prevalent. It’s not even limited to elderly dogs! Large dogs and overweight dogs are especially susceptible. 70% of joint disease stems from developmental… Read more »