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  • Great Pyrenees Puppy Training and Tips

    Great Pyrenees Puppy Training and Tips

    This is information I have compiled that may be helpful to you as a GP owner. There are plenty of resources online, but I have…

  • Treating Cuts and Scrapes

    Treating Cuts and Scrapes

    First aid for small cuts and scrapes! This is what I do when my dogs (or goats) have a small bite or cut from barbed…

  • Hot Spots on Dogs

    Hot Spots on Dogs

    Hot spots on dogs, also referred to as acute moist dermatitis (ew!), typically affect dogs’ heads, hips or chest area, but there are really no…

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I’m a mother of two residing in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains on a small farm. I have several dogs ranging in size from Pomeranian to Great Pyrenees, cats, birds, and I have been raising goats for 3 years now. Thriving “off grid” requires some knowledge I didn’t necessarily have when I got here, and I’m still learning. I like to share info I pick up along the way with others on similar journeys. Thanks for stopping by!

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