Working Dogs and What They Carry
3 min read
On the physical demands of dogs built for purpose and what they need in return. Working dogs operate at a level that most pet owners never see up close. The...
rusko's health journal
Published weekly, The RUSKO'S Health Journal is a destination for thoughtful conversations around canine health and wellbeing. Through expert insights, educational guides and evidence-informed articles, we explore the daily habits, nutritional choices and wellness practices that help dogs live healthier, happier lives.
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The Dog Who Does Not Travel Well
Car anxiety, motion sickness and what is actually going on. Some dogs love the car. They hear the keys and they are at the door before you have stood up,...
On Getting Another Dog
3 min read
The decision nobody makes lightly and almost nobody regrets. At some point the thought arrives. Usually quietly, in the background, while watching the dog you already have do something that...
The Dog Who Chose You
4 min read
On rescue, second chances and what it means to be chosen back. There is a particular kind of dog owner who will tell you, unprompted and with complete conviction, that...
What Changes After Seven
3 min read
On the invisible shift that happens in the middle years of a dog's life. Seven is not old for most dogs. It is not even middle aged by some measures....
The Walk That Had No Purpose
2 min read
On slowing down and what dogs already know about it. There is a type of walk that has become almost countercultural. No distance target. No fitness tracker. No particular destination....
The Summer Skin Problem Nobody Talks About
4 min read
Heat, allergens and why some dogs struggle more than others in warmer months. Summer is good for dogs in a lot of ways. Longer walks, more time outside, the particular...
