In reality, they are really very sweet animals and they don’t intend to harm anyone…but dogs truly need to avoid Sonoran Desert Toads. Dormant throughout most of the year, they emerge from the earth during the rainy monsoon season experienced by those of us living here in the desert Southwest. Typically, the monsoon season...
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What you’ll learn in this episode: What are Sonoran Desert Toads? Where are they found and when do you see them? How they can be dangerous to dogs and how quickly a dog can die without intervention What to look for in your dog if you suspect it encountered a Sonoran Desert Toad What...
READ MORE What you’ll learn in this episode: Dogs can be trained to avoid porcupines Differentiating between deadly wildlife encounters for your dog, versus others that are costly and/or annoying but not life-threatening Anticipating possible threats, including traps, and preparing for them makes time with your dog on the trail more enjoyable Deadly dog threats include...
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