Help Your Dog Deal with a New Pup Arrival
June 2, 2009
Teaching Your Cat Tricks Starts with a Click
June 2, 2009
You may have heard cats can’t be trained. Not so! With the proper techniques, any animal can be trained. You just need a few helpful tips to get you started.
Pet Training: Why the Clicker is Quicker
June 2, 2009
One of the most important aspects to training your pet is timing. In order for your pet to understand what you are trying to communicate, you need to provide them with feedback within one second of the desired behavior. How do you give your pet positive feedback this quickly? Use "markers." Proper use of a marker will not only increase …Read more »
Apartment Dweller? Find the Right Dog for Your Small Space
June 2, 2009
If you’d like to have a canine companion by your side and live in an apartment, here’s good news: There are lots of dogs who are compatible with a city-dweller’s lifestyle. And, an increasing amount of residential communities are adopting pet-friendly policies. If you are living in an apartment and are considering adding a dog to your family, here are …Read more »
Adoption stories: Spunky takes the ride of her life
June 2, 2009
Cody’s illness had been sudden. Michelle said she and her family had returned from their vacation and were in the process of picking up Cody from the boarding facility at their veterinarian’s office in Michigan when they received the bad news: Cody had a tumor on his liver and the prognosis wasn’t good. Following their veterinarian’s advice, Michelle said …Read more »
College Students: Think Before You Adopt a Pet
June 2, 2009
College is an exciting time – greater independence, new experiences and a challenging new course load. Is it a good time to adopt a pet?
Probably not, according to pet experts. It's vital new students consider the consequences to their lifestyles and educate themselves regarding the proper care and expense of a pet.
Prevent back-to-school blues for your pet
June 2, 2009
The kids are back at school and Jellybean the dog and Biscuit the cat are showing signs of stress. Jellybean marked on the edge of the bed this week, something he never does, and Biscuit is yowling and pacing. To help you and your pet with the transition, Kit Jenkins, a pet behavior consultant, offers the following advice:
Secondhand Smoke and Your Pet: Read this Before You Light Up
June 2, 2009
Everyone knows the damaging effects secondhand smoke can have on people – but what about our pets?
More and more, scientific research is finding that secondhand smoke also poses a significant health threat to our furry and feathered friends. The American Journal of Epidemiology reported the following findings:
Adoption Stories: The Troubles With Oscar
June 2, 2009
I love pets and what they bring to my life - that’s why I’m the proud Pet Parent of two parakeets (Louie and Big Bird), two cats (Samuel and Harley) and an English Springer Spaniel (Abby). I’ve always said I’d like to get a pal for Abby so when I bought my first house, I decided to adopt another dog.
