Many pet researchers are turning attention towards CBD for dogs. Just as CBD has helped humans, your protection dog can receive the same benefits. While CBD is a compound found in the marijuana plant, it does not produce psychoactive effects in humans or protection dogs. Most CBD products now come from the hemp plant. These… Read more »

Many of our protection dog owners keep indoor plants. Can some of these plants be hazardous to your protection dogs health? Yes! Many protection dog owners are unaware that some very common house plants can cause serious illness in a family protection dog. Below is a list of five common household plants that should not… Read more »

Probiotics are a very vital bacteria that live in your protection dogs intestines. Protection dogs that have guts with low amounts of bacteria are linked to allergies , disease, and chronic inflammation. This bacteria is responsible for a large percentage of your protection dogs immune system. A dog without healthy gut bacteria will never be… Read more »

Most protection dog owners are unaware of the dangers of bloat and how it can be prevented or treated. Much of the advise given online or from pet stores is incorrect and can actually put you protection dog more at risk. Advise such as feeding from a raised bowl or putting water in the animals… Read more »

Canine hip Dysplasia can be a common problem amongst many large breed dogs. Many of the breeds which are preferred by protection dog trainers can be susceptible to Dysplasia. When in the market for a trained protection dog or a puppy that you wish to have protection dog trained, you always want to be certain… Read more »

There has been a lot of recent concerns regarding the safety of flea and tick medications for dogs. At Pinnacle Protection dogs we always strive to keep our clients up to speed on the latests research and statistics regarding canine health and nutrition. Recently the FDA has announced that flea and tick medications are causing… Read more »

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 »