Training

Who’s Walking Who?

The importance of a loose leash Your walks with your dog may look different from other dog walkers you see. Why? Walking your dog is...

Why Does My Dog Whine?

By Lori Carman, VSPDT As a professional trainer, I get asked this question a lot. For dog owners, whining is the most unpleasant sound a...

Smotherly Love vs. a Bit of the Basics

By Jennifer Guglielmo When a pet parent asks why their pup may have unruly leash manners, or why they display anxiousness with people or noises,...

Cat Boredom Busters

A mentally stimulated and physically active cat is less likely to get bored and act out. You might think, “That’s easier said than done.”...

Handling Your Dog’s Hearing Loss

Most senior dogs suffer some hearing loss and many eventually go deaf. When you become aware of your dog’s impaired hearing, it’s important to...

Training: Never Give Up!

Sometimes all a dog needs is someone to believe in them I have always believed it is our responsibility to help rescues either stay in...

2022 Resolutions The Gift of Training

This time of year, families everywhere are getting ready for the season of gift giving. Gifts of all kinds are being plotted, planned, and...

Surviving Your Dog’s Teens Through the Holidays

Two-legged kids are not the only ones to go through an awkward phase. Adolescence— usually thought of as the period from four months to...

Living a Full Life: Help Your Pet Transition to a Mobility or Other Medical Aid

Physical rehabilitation for pets started around 15 years ago. This has been a game changer for many pets after hip, knee, and back surgeries....

Put Your Dog in His Place

For many dog owners, this pandemic has been an opportunity to bond with their pups. And as fun as spending 24 hours a day,...

Please, Don’t Go! Canine Separation Anxiety

As our lives start to normalize out of quarantine, our dogs’ lives are going to destabilize. All our COVID rescues and puppies are used...

Looking Beyond a Wagging Tail

Do you know what a dog is telling you with its body language? If you see a dog standing up the street tail wagging, do...