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About Jill Vogel

Jillian Vogel, owner of Gulf Coast K9, apprenticed at K9 Connection in Buffalo, NY before opening Gulf Coast K9 in South Florida. Her passion lies in helping dogs overcome hurdles, both small & large.
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Emotional Support, Therapy and Service Dogs

Studies have proven the benefits of service dogs to help people cope with stress, anxiety and a variety of physical impairments.

By |February 14th, 2020|Interaction|0 Comments
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Recognizing Canine Depression

Anyone who is a dog lover knows that they exhibit a full range of emotion. From the exuberant joy when we come through the front door to the stand-offish cold shoulder we get when we've been ignoring them - our dogs feel emotion just like humans do. Unfortunately, canine depression is a very real condition [...]

By |February 10th, 2020|Behavior|0 Comments
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Final Word – Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?

A dog can learn new tricks (behaviors) at any age, and is capable of learning throughout his life. But teaching a mature dog may be more challenging.

By |February 7th, 2020|Training Tips|0 Comments
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Doggie Playdates – Give Your Dog a Day Out

As long as your dog is well-behaved and trained, there is no reason why you can't bring him out and about, or even set up doggie playdates.

By |February 3rd, 2020|Behavior|0 Comments
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Dog Friendly Restaurants

Dog friendly restaurants are not for every pet. Here are some factors to consider before venturing out to eat with your pooch.

By |January 31st, 2020|Behavior|0 Comments
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Hero Dogs – Above and Beyond

All dogs are special in their owners eyes, but there are some hero dogs which have gone above and beyond for their owners.

By |January 27th, 2020|Interaction|0 Comments
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Strange or Quirky Canine Breeds

We love dogs of all kinds. But let's face it, some of them are a bit...strange. Whether they have physical characteristics which are unique, or they have certain behaviors which make them "special", some canine breeds are just a bit on the quirky side. To us, that makes them even more lovable. Here are some [...]

By |January 24th, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Best Technology for Dog Lovers

Here are some of our favorite pet technology innovations that we predict will soon be must-haves for every home with a canine.

By |January 20th, 2020|Interaction|0 Comments
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Essential Canine Grooming Products

Proper canine grooming not only lets your pet look his best, but it removes dirt, helps to reduce insect infestations, and maintains your dog's overall cleanliness.

By |January 17th, 2020|Canine Health|0 Comments
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Adopting a Special Needs Dog

Shelter statistics reveal that a special needs dog will wait up to four times longer than an able dog to be adopted. This is unfortunate, because although they may need some alternative medical care or medication, a special needs animal is not really aware that they are any different than any other dog. They still [...]

By |January 13th, 2020|Canine Health|0 Comments