Things in the world of pet care, specifically dog boarding, doggie daycare and dog training, have been stuck in a rut and things that were applicable over 30 years ago have been proven otherwise. In the pet industry at times, it seems as if people are told what they want to hear, instead of what…
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Babies & Puppies: Milestones and Planning Ahead Ashley Abrams M.I.T (Mom In Training) Taking the time to do some puppy planning will only be beneficial in the long run for your and you new, or soon to be, addition to the family. The trials of parenthood bridge cultural gaps and, in some cases, bridge species.…
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Hosting the Holidays and Your Pets Being the host for the annual holiday get together can be a little stressful. Making sure everyone’s gifts are wrapped and under the tree, preparing the feast for all to enjoy, decking the halls with every single last decoration you have in storage – including the ones you just…
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Dog Training Tips: Why “Sit” Can Wait: Socialization VS. Training Revisited Socialization is a recurring theme in many of our blogs. We have discussed socialization for adult dogs, how to condition your puppy for handling, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position statement, and a medical professional’s view on puppy socialization. The first blog…
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Choosing the Right Dog Food Gab Jimenez, B.A. Our dogs’ diets are extremely important to their overall well-being, and the responsibility lies with us humans to know what’s best for them. A poor diet can have many detrimental effects both mentally and physically; just as in humans, when we eat a lot of junk food we…
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Homemade Dog Treats: Sweet Potato Chew Recipe Gab Jimenez, B.A. I am always looking for healthy treat options for my dog, but it is hard to find quality treats that are not expensive. I have found the best way to get affordable and healthy dog treats are to make them yourself. The latest treat I…
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Dog Training Tips: Traveling with your Dog Gab Jimenez, B.A. Spring is in the air; with the recent increase in temperatures we are reminded that spring and summer are just around the corner. This means day outings, long weekends, and even long awaited vacations. For some of you this means Fido needs a place to crash while you…
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Dog Training Tips: Distractions and your Dog Gab Jimenez, B.A. We have all experienced it, some more than others. Everyone knows what it’s like to be distracted; you can’t focus, your mind begins to wander, and sometimes you even go from task to task without completing anything. Our dogs encounter the same struggle with distractions as many a…
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