Mar 22, 2019 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Kids & Dogs, Pets, Safety, Training, Uncategorized
Christine Good, CPDT-KA, RVT You’ve done your planning. You have started putting the game plan into action. Now it’s time to prepare for that third trimester of pregnancy and the moment you bring your newborn home. In the third trimester you may be getting quite...
Mar 2, 2019 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Enrichment, Kids & Dogs, Pets, Safety, Training, Uncategorized
Christine Good, CPDT-KA, RVT There are a million things to plan before your little one greets the world. For most expectant moms, pregnancy symptoms ease up noticeably during the second “honeymoon” trimester. The second trimester is a great time to set your dog up for...
Feb 27, 2019 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Kids & Dogs, Pets, Safety, Training, Uncategorized
Christine Good, CPDT-KA, RVT Congratulations! You are going to be welcoming a baby into the family. This is one of the most exciting and scary times of your life. You want to be prepared and do everything just right. Until now, your dog has been your only baby. To...
Sep 24, 2018 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Pets, Safety, Training, Uncategorized
Moving is a major stressor for everyone. All that packing, coordinating logistics, schedule disruptions, last-minute surprises. Yikes! It’s enough to cause even the strongest among us to get weak in the knees. Just imagine how your dog feels, too! Your...
Aug 29, 2018 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Enrichment, Pets, Recreation, Training, Uncategorized
Even if you are an introvert, I’ll bet there are still relationships you value that enrich your life and bring you happiness and contentment. I’ll further bet that your dog would feel the same. You are likely the center of your dog’s universe, yet he...
Jul 29, 2018 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Enrichment, Pets, Recreation, Training, Uncategorized
Ask most people what enrichment means and they’ll likely respond with some form of mental stimulation. If you’ve been reading our other newsletters or blog posts, you know by now that enrichment involves all of a dog or cat’s senses and functions. All are vital to a...