Comfort & Cooperation
Comfort & Cooperation A path to confidence and trust through body handling desensitization. Pet owners often struggle with knowing their furry friend doesn’t seem to love going to the “spa” for bathing, haircuts, or nail trims like they think they should. The reality is, that even regular grooming appointments can be stressful for pets, especially […]
PAWSitive Beginnings: Part One
PAWSitive BeginningsThe Role of Socialization in Puppy Development Part one of a multi-part series. The definition of Socialization the American Veterinary Medical Association gives is “the process of preparing a dog to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.” To expand on this definition, socialization is about exposure to common […]
Dog Walking: A piece of tranquillity or an anxiety filled chore?
Dog Walking: A piece of tranquility or an anxiety filled chore? To go for a walk with your dog can be one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether walking on a city path or a hiking path in the mountains, a calm, relaxing walk can be exactly what you need to drive away your stress. Unfortunately, […]
Dog Days of Summer: Keeping it Cool and Playing it Safe!
Dog Days of Summer: Keeping it Cool and Playing it Safe! The phrase “dog days of summer” has historical origins, but today, we generally use the phrase to refer to the hottest, and often most humid period of the summer season. As the summer sun shines bright and temperatures rise, it’s important to ensure our […]
Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience: Turning basic obedience into fun and flashy tricks! By Randi Benko A lot of people think that Rally Obedience is a stuffy, boring sport. I thought the same thing! I tried it out to give my busy dog something slow and thoughtful to do and I fell in love with it. It helped build […]
Eco-friendly Alternatives for Weed and Pest Control
Eco-friendly Alternatives for Weed and Pest Control As the weather warms up and we start to spend more time outdoors, mosquito season is in full swing and the weeds may be starting to take over the yard. Instead of using nasty chemical sprays, why not try a natural recipe that can be just as effective […]
Treats: Cool Canine Delights
Stay hydrated on those hot Days! Getting your dog to drink water on those hot days can sometimes be tough. They may already be overheated and not interested in water or just too busy having fun to care. To entice your dog to drink more water you may need to add bait to it. Bait? […]