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I brought Koda home 2 months after bringing home M I brought Koda home 2 months after bringing home Moose. ⁣ ⁣ I didn’t plan on getting a second corgi as soon as I did. ⁣ ⁣ Koda was unexpected.⁣ ⁣ She needed a home and well…I had one for her. ⁣ ⁣ I will tell you that raising two corgi puppies together, at once, is one of the things I regret most as dog owner. ⁣ ⁣ It was incredibly difficult for me: financially, emotionally, and physically. ⁣ ⁣ It also put them both at risk for littermates syndrome (which I worked tirelessly to prevent)⁣ ⁣ I never recommend it.⁣ ⁣ But, I must say, I have loved watching these two grow up together. ⁣ ⁣ Every adventure they’ve had, every cross-country move, almost every day of their lives they’ve experienced together. ⁣ ⁣ I just can’t imagine Moose without Koda — or Koda without Moose. ⁣ ⁣ They are one in the same 💕
I’ve honestly fallen in love with scent work. ⁣ ⁣ I love that I can practice whenever and wherever I want. I don’t need agility equipment or a dock…I just need my odor kit.⁣ ⁣ I love that we can play this game for many years to come. I’ve watched deaf dogs, blind dogs, and even lame dogs all work a search area beautifully. Truly any dog can play this game.⁣ ⁣ I love that it challenges me as a handler. There is a lot to think about as a handler when you and your dog are working a search area. It doesn’t look like I am doing much when I am holding the leash, but I am, trust me. ⁣ ⁣ Above all else, I love scent work because my dogs love it. ⁣ ⁣ As long as they are happy playing the game, then I am happy to play it with them.
Happy National Puppy Day from these two beach bums Happy National Puppy Day from these two beach bums 🏖
Canine Hip Dysplasia is a common skeletal conditio Canine Hip Dysplasia is a common skeletal condition. It’s a disease that can affect any dog breed, but it can be especially prevalent in certain breeds like Corgis. ⁣ ⁣ The hip joint functions as a ball and socket. ⁣ ⁣ In dogs with hip dysplasia, the ball and socket do not fit or develop properly, and they rub and grind instead of sliding smoothly. This results in deterioration over time and an eventually loss of joint function. ⁣ ⁣ Several factors lead to the development of hip dysplasia in dogs, but healthy hips starts with healthy genetics.⁣ ⁣ Most cases of Hip Dysplasia can be prevented by an educated breeder who only breeds dogs with healthy hip joints. ⁣ ⁣ Thankfully, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA Hips) and the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (PennHIP) can help breeders determine the condition of their dogs’ hips, ensuring that they only breed dogs with correct hip joints. ⁣ ⁣ When looking for a reputable breeder to purchase your next puppy from, OFA or PennHIP clearances for BOTH parent dogs should be mandatory. ⁣ ⁣ OFA & PennHIP testing is a great indicator that you have found a breeder that cares about producing healthy puppies with sound structure. ⁣ ⁣ “Do both parents have OFA or PennHIP clearances?” ⁣ ⁣ [This is a X-ray of Koda’s hips that I had taken several years ago. Despite being a little bit of an “odd-ball” in her physical appearance, her hips are “excellent”. ]⁣
It’s almost time for the big game to start!⁣ ⁣ Stream the #PuppyBowl TODAY at 2p ET on #discoveryplus. Tweet along with @animalplanet during the game!
I love you to the moon and back, a million times. I love you to the moon and back, a million times. 💕

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