American Cocker Spaniel Striker Comes Close at Westminster
Mike Pitts has been handling dogs way too long, he says….and he loves every minute of it. During an exclusive interview in the days leading up to the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog…
Author: Carol Bryant
Carol Bryant is a Cocker Spaniel expert with over 30 years of experience. A dog lover of the highest order is how Gayle King introduced Carol when she appeared with her Cocker Spaniel on Oprah Radio’s Gayle King to discuss Cockers and dogs in general.
Carol created and owns the trademark, My Heart Beats Dog®, and lives that mantra. A pet industry veteran, she appears on television, radio shows, and podcasts as a trusted resource and has authored hundreds of articles from sites like CNN and Yahoo to Dogster and Today.com
She is the Immediate Past President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and a two-time winner of DWAA's Best Dog Blog.
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Help for Dogs with a Heart Murmur
My heart beats dog™ and after my dog was diagnosed with a heart murmur, that rhythm went a bit out of sync but never stopped. If you are looking for information about dogs…
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Dog Winter Safety Check List
Do you have a dog winter safety check list handy? We do! Dogs are more resistant to cold weather because of their fur, right? WRONG!!!!! With terms like bomb cyclone infiltrating news feeds,…
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How to Help a Dog With Pancreatitis
Did you ever have a dog with pancreatitis? I have. My then 9-year-old Cocker Spaniel experienced two bouts of acute pancreatitis within 60 days. Our previous Cocker Spaniel had one bout of acute…
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How to Give Your Dog a Pill
Despite a lifetime of being a dedicated dog mom, one of my biggest tasks to perform is that of giving my dog a pill. If you know how to give your dog a…
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How to Examine Your Dog At Home With 20 Touches
Most dog parents don’t skip care because they don’t care; I certainly don’t. But when your dog is eating well, keeping up on walks, and acting like their usual self, it’s easy to…
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IMT In Dogs: How My Dog Survived An Autoimmune Disease
IMT in dogs is a canine epidemic. My dog survived an autoimmune disease called IMT (immune-mediated thrombocytopenia). I learned as much as I could about IMT, and I decided to journal my dog’s…
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How to Clip Dog Nails at Home
For over the last quarter of a century, dog nails was a task handled by my dog’s groomer. I always wanted to learn how to clip dog nails at home, but there’s that…
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Dog Thyroid Problem or Dog Obesity
Behavioral issues, lethargy, and weight gain are all signs of a dog thyroid problem. Often times, dog parents will attribute canine weight gain to feeding too many treats, too much dog food, and/or…
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AKC Trick Dog Titles Help Instill Confidence
Can I have a drumroll, please? Can someone toss the confetti? My dog is official an AKC trick dog, achieving both the novice and intermediate titles! An AKC trick dog title helps instill…
