What is a leash-reactive dog? Your usually friendly dog starts barking and lunging when he sees or hears another dog or when a jogger or loud truck passes by. And you wonder what happened. After all, off a leash, he’s…
Happy April and yay for warmer weather! April 23 is Lost Dog Awareness day. We don’t like to think we can lose track of our furry buddies, but one in three pets ends up missing at some point in their…
Claire Primo, CVT, ACMT, FFCP Claire Primo, CVT, ACMT, FFP, is a veterinary nurse and certified animal massage therapist residing in Lyons, Colo. She specializes in senior pet care, holistic veterinary nurse care, and empowering guardians with the tools and…
If you’re looking for a fun way to include your dog in your Easter festivities, why not make him his own basket? Tune in to your inner Easter Bunny and fill the basket with cute, Easter-themed items your dog will…
This year has begun badly for rescue dogs, particularly large-breed rescues. “Overcrowded animal shelters are turning away owners wanting to surrender their dogs because there is no room,” says Maria Dales, founder and director of California’s German Shepherd Rescue of…
Is my dog watching TV? Many of us have seen our dogs stare at the TV, apparently watching it. Some dogs will bark or even jump at the television, clearly reacting to what they are seeing. But what exactly are…
Dogs have a natural tendency to dig. When he digs, your dog may want to reach what’s under the ground or even to make a comfortable spot to relax. But, of course, you want to stop him from digging up…
Linda Facci Linda Facci is a graphic designer, fiber artist and all-around crafter. Her work can be found on Etsy.com, faccidesigns.com and on Instagram @faccidesigns. She lives in Woodstock, New York, with her husband and rescue dog, Cocoa. Source link
Enrichment means meeting an animal’s needs. It’s less about keeping a dog busy or tiring him out and more about encouraging, enabling and empowering him to engage in species-specific behaviors. It keeps dogs emotionally, mentally and physically healthy and helps…
Contrary to popular belief, most dogs are dog-selective or dog-tolerant and not dog-social. And that’s OK! Dogs shouldn’t be expected to like every dog they meet: Most humans don’t like every human, either. Well-planned intros keep everyone safe and happy.…
