The Happy Hound                  

Many behavior problems are rooted in health and wellness issues.  Healthy dogs are more able to think clearly and learn quickly.  Many times, dogs are accused of being "stubborn" or "lazy" or "not very bright" when the real cause of the problem is physical/structural (it's painful to sit with bad hips, to heel for extended periods with a weak back or arthritic feet) or nutritional (it's difficult to think clearly or keep your emotions in check when you're mainlining junk food).

Starting with Fred, Dog of Destiny's run-in with urinary crystals and moving on to his allergies and thyroid problems...from years of working in Music City Pug Rescue and working at Dizzy's Dog Wash...I've seen good nutrition and proper veterinary diagnoses, turn dogs' lives around. 

Here are some links to things I've learned:

Annabelle's Story

Thyroid Info

Allergy Tests

Peg Approved Foods and Treats

This is Annabelle when she came to Music City Pug Rescue in March, 2008:

 And this is Annabelle, Princess of Darkness in March, 2011:

Annabelle's taught me a lot about nutrition and patience.  Read her story.