At this time most people either think about or even write down resolutions for the New Year. Everyone is optimistic and has good intentions. As I think about what my...
I met Bailey, though he was named Chewy at the time, when I began dog walking at the old Humane Society off of Central. He was kenneled with Badger. The...
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) came out with its Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines to provide veterinarians and staff with “evidence-based information to ensure that the basic...
Dog owners know which foods are poisonous for our canine companions. The list includes apple seeds, the pits from pitted fruits, chocolate, garlic, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, onions, walnuts, and...
Fear has been defined as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat” according to Oxford Dictionaries. Dr....
We often hear talk about bullying in our schools. Thinking about this, I paused to wonder if dog owners might sometimes bully their dogs. Yelling at them, physically manipulating them...
Adolescence: What happened to my sweet little puppy? Puppies are not puppies for long. Soon they are teenagers, and their desire to test their world increases. Suddenly your cute, innocent...
Even before you take that cute bundle of fur home, your puppy has been exposed to training from his or her mom, siblings, and the environment in which he or...
