Thunderstorm anxiety affects many dogs and the thunderstorm season is upon us. There are many ways you can help your pet relieve their anxiety. Training and counter-conditioning before the event can help desensitize your pet to a point where your pet no longer reacts negatively to the various stimuli but...
The ASPCA designates the third week of March as National Poison Prevention Week. Here are the Top Ten Pet Toxins of 2011 according to the ASPCA.
Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2011
Both known and unknown toxins can be found hiding in our houses and yards. In 2011, the ASPCA...
Puppy socialization is very important and it’s puppy season and there is nothing more fun to watch then a puppy playing and exploring their world but there is more than just play going on in the puppy’s head. They’re figuring out how things work and beginning to better understand their...
Dogs are like toddlers. They need structure in their lives. They look to us as their caretakers and providers. In many ways they want us to help them make the right decisions and help manage their behavior.
We need to become their benevolent leader. This stands in stark contrast to...
Life is one constant experiment for your dog. They are learning all the time. Certainly, as a puppy, the world is brand new and they’re constantly exploring and trying new behaviors all of the time but even our senior dogs are figuring out new behaviors that get them something they...
Thunderstorm anxiety affects many dogs and the thunderstorm season is upon us. There are many ways you can help your pet relieve their anxiety. Training and counter-conditioning before the event can help desensitize your pet to a point where your pet no longer reacts negatively to the various stimuli but...
The ASPCA designates the third week of March as National Poison Prevention Week. Here are the Top Ten Pet Toxins of 2011 according to the ASPCA.
Top 10 Pet Toxins of 2011
Both known and unknown toxins can be found hiding in our houses and yards. In 2011, the ASPCA...
Puppy socialization is very important and it’s puppy season and there is nothing more fun to watch then a puppy playing and exploring their world but there is more than just play going on in the puppy’s head. They’re figuring out how things work and beginning to better understand their...
Dogs are like toddlers. They need structure in their lives. They look to us as their caretakers and providers. In many ways they want us to help them make the right decisions and help manage their behavior.
We need to become their benevolent leader. This stands in stark contrast to...
Life is one constant experiment for your dog. They are learning all the time. Certainly, as a puppy, the world is brand new and they’re constantly exploring and trying new behaviors all of the time but even our senior dogs are figuring out new behaviors that get them something they...