Delivering information to dog owners that will add facts, fun and fiction to their lives.
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Rebecca C Wilcox Podcasts
Welcome to the world of Mack and Mercie!I've touched upon some of the important factors to consider when you are wanting to add a dog to your family such as activity level, exercise needs, size, how much grooming, trainability and compatibility with children.Do you love to be on the go, ready to hit the door as soon as you get home from work?Let's …
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Welcome to the world of Mack and Mercie and Happy National Pet Day!Give your pet an extra hug today! Are Fleas Flipping You Out? “Rebecca, I need your help getting rid of fleas!” I hear that comment a lot from my customers. My response to them is always “Tell me where the problem is…in your home, in your yard or on your pets?” Usually they say ever…
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Welcome to the World of Mack and Mercie Do you feel a little challenged when it comes to the thought of training a new pup? How about choosing one of the more intelligent breeds of dog to help ease your anxiety? #1- Golden Retriever- they are a beautiful breed with a fantastic temperament. If you have kids, these dogs love to swim and fetch for hou…
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Welcome to the World of Mack and Mercie If you've had dogs, you've seen the dreaded shaking of their head and scratching at their ears. When I had my brick and mortar store, Rolling T Stores, I sold drops for your dog's ears. However, I encouraged the pet owner to know what was going on in their dog's ears because my products were for different pro…
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I'm going to share with you 5 breeds of dogs that are considered a clean breed plus some interesting facts to make you want to get one next time around! 1. Bedlington Terrier: they are a breed that doesn't shed and so are considered clean and they are very trainable. I love the size which is around 17-23 pounds. This might be my next dog to try! Wh…
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You think that hey, grapes are fruit so they must be okay for dogs to eat. But NO, not even raisins which are simply dried grapes. There is a toxicity in them which can lead to sudden kidney failure. Even with recent research, the exact agent in grapes that causes the toxicity is still unknown. Some dogs tolerate small doses of the fruit w/o conseq…
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4 Points to Research Before Getting That Pup
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4:27For a successful transition to owning a new dog, remember these 4 steps: 1. What type of dog are you thinking about getting? 2. Do you or someone in your family have allergies? 3. Do you live in an apartment or smaller space and need a smaller dog? 4. Be prepared BEFORE you bring that pup home! For inspiration and videos go to: https://www.facebook…
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K's for Warriors -- Saving Shelter Dogs and Our Veterans
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6:13This is a non-profit organization that has 2 main goals: 1. Rescue dogs from shelters and train them to become service dogs 2. Rescue Veterans who are suffering daily from some type of PTSD and pair them with a Service dog There are an estimated 20 verterans who served post 9/11 that die daily by suicide. There are roughly 20% of post 9/11 veterans…
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Why It's Hard To Do: 1. It's Cold. If you have a dog that you bath outside, the weather is just awful for doing that. 2. You Don't have a set up for bathing or you have a "hard to handle dog". Make It Simple: 1. Checkout a Dog Groomer and splurge for a couple visits. 2. Leave in Liquid Shampoo-spray it on your dog, rub it in and towel dry. Easy pea…
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2 Tips you will find beneficial in taking photos are Patience and Spontaneity with your Dog's Personality in Mind. I had a pet collage made of my little Meisha, our 13 1/2 yr old, 10 lb. Shih Tzu who we put to sleep last July 2018. She was the last of 24 pets. Do you document the different stages of your dog's life? 1. Patience: Thе lіnе bеtwееn fu…
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Introduction and Emergency Planning with your Dog
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25:22Mack and Mercie Tail of Two Dogs began with Chase, the lab, and Isabelle, the Shih Tzu, who were inseparable! I created my Mack and Mercie brand honoring their relationship to be able to share tips, fun facts and important information for dog owners out there. Today's topic is about Emergency Planning with your dog during terrible events such as to…
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