The “Where is it” game is a fun game you can play with your dog(s) anytime, anywhere. All you need is treats and an optional treat toy. Dogs love to use their noses, even IGs who are sighthounds! This game is great at keeping their minds sharp and giving a dog something to do when [...]
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Feb
Bella’s Big Booty. (Or How your IG can look svelte too).
When people on the street meet our dogs, they frequently comment on how thin they are. Some even ask, “Are you sure they aren’t too skinny?” with this look of disgust on their face which says, “You’re cruel for starving your dogs”. Many people, and even some veterinarians, don’t know what an Italian Greyhound should [...]
01
Jun
Boating with IGs
Zeke, our first IG, loved to go boating and fishing with us. Actually, he just wanted to be with us to do whatever we were doing at the time. Aren’t all Iggies like that?! Boating Safety We found out early on one should not assume all dogs swim well, especially Italian Greyhounds. Zeke front paddled [...]
01
Apr
Walking Your IG
Italian Greyhounds are an active and athletic breed that require some good hearty exercise. Walking is a key element in having a healthy and happy dog. Years ago dogs worked, moved and hunted for their food. In today’s world many dogs are alone, trapped inside four walls for 8 to 10 hours each day. This [...]
01
Mar
Indoor Doggy Activities
Let’s pretend for a moment you are your dog. You have no job or duties besides eating, keeping someone’s lap warm and perhaps barking at a few strangers who dare pass in front of your house. Your days consist of a lot of sleeping, as do your nights. This might sound like a great vacation [...]