Jun 5, 2018 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Enrichment, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Recreation
Who doesn’t like choices? I certainly do. I know my dog and cats do, too. There’s research that has proven that when individuals (human and canine) have the opportunity to choose between two behaviors, we choose the behavior that affords us more choices....
Sep 30, 2015 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety, Training
Behavior “quirks.” All dogs have them. Mine most certainly do. What are your dogs’ quirks? We live with these delightful creatures and their quirks every day, and usually find them endearing. But some behaviors become a bit more problematic than a...
Mar 25, 2015 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
By Guest Blogger, Lisa Faust, Master PetTech Instructor They are members of our family, our best friends, and lifelong companions. You would do anything to help them. Do you have the information and skills to keep pace with their needs? Case in point: would you know...
Apr 5, 2013 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Recreation, Safety
A quick search of the App Store for any smart phone will return an overwhelming list of apps that claim to do everything from stopping your dog from barking to helping you find pet-friendly travel accommodations. This month, we start to compile a list of the most...
Mar 14, 2013 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets
I was coming out of a veterinarian’s office the other week when I ran into a woman who had been a client in a puppy class a couple years ago. Her pup, an adorable English Bulldog, was a delight — classically Bulldog. He was a gift from the woman’s...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in May 2012: Warm weather and longer days mean spending more time outside enjoying our backyards, beaches and local parks during the summer. Include your pets in the fun, too. Just be aware of some necessary safeguards. Heat & Sun You...
