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Summer is the season for bees/wasp to be out in full force. If you’re dealing with these stingy-pests, we’d like to share a few things we have been using at the OC Dog Ranch to help control wasps.   ESSENTIAL OILS TO THE RESCUE Ive always been a bit on the fence about essential oilsRead more

Rattlesnake season is in full swing, and it may just seem like a way of life living in Southern California. Its commonplace to see them on trails and invading your yards if you back up to hillsides or wildlife area. What do you need to know about rattlesnakes and how can you secure your propertyRead more

The beginning of summer means lots of fun new adventures to take your dog out on. Whether its walking down the beach or hiking off trail, Southern California has endless places to go adventure with your pet. Unfortunately many dog owners are spoiled by our year-around mild temperatures and forget that with summer time comes theRead more

    The 4th of July is a fun time for celebrating, but not all of our four legged friends would agree. With BBQs and block parties also come the often dreaded fireworks. We wanted to take a moment to share the best tips we have to help get your pet through the holiday season.Read more

When out for a walk with your dog, it can be difficult to know where to draw the line for whether or not they can greet people you pass by. Certainly not everyone wants to have a dog run up to them to say hi and many times you may be passing another dog thatRead more

Its a beautiful time of year, with all the rain we’ve had this year we have some amazing wild flowers filling the hillsides. Unfortunately along with the rain came a very deadly weed and its amazing how many owners don’t know how to recognize this plant. If you are hiking with your dog … pleaseRead more

So you have a new puppy and you are starting on the daunting task of house training your new pet. Maybe you have got a small play pen and pee pads set up (spoiler alert: we don’t recommend those!) Perhaps you have invested in a crate and are starting to crate train your puppy onRead more

Taking your dog for rides in the car can be a lot of fun for both you and your pet. Unfortunately, a poorly behaved co-pilot can make this a miserable experience. Often while driving down the road we see dogs perched on the center console, hoping from front to back seat, or barking their headRead more

Submissive urination can be a frustrating issue for owners who are constantly cleaning up their dogs piddles. Fortunately most dogs will outgrow submissive urination between 6-9 months of age. Below we have put together a list of solutions we use and recommend for submissive urination.   CHECK INTO SUPPLEMENTS A well balanced diet is keyRead more

Long hours at work mean you’ve got to come up with new ideas to keep your pet engaged and happy while your away. Or perhaps you are potty training your puppy so its spending time in its crate or pen and needs toys that curb unwanted behavior. Obviously there is no replacement for taking yourRead more