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pet ownership and professional success

Survey links pet ownership to professional success

Good news, pet parents! According to new findings, your animal companion might be improving your success in the workplace. A recent survey conducted by Kelton Research revealed that the path to success is paved with pets! That’s right – findings from the poll, which involved over 850 working professionals, revealed that 93% grew up with…

teach your child to respect cats

Teach your child to respect cats

Contrary to the old saying that cats have nine lives, they’re actually fragile creatures. Tail pulling, hard petting and taunting can lead to bites and scratches. Sadly, when that happens, the blame is often put on the cat. Many kitties get labeled as ‘mean’ or ‘aggressive’ around kids, and are surrendered into shelters. Kids are…

unwanted behaviors and nutrition

Unwanted behaviors and nutrition

Find out how certain dietary nutrients and calming supplements may curb aggression, anxiety and other unwanted behaviors in dogs. Did you know that nutrition plays a role in canine behavior? Aggression, anxiety, begging, destructiveness, excessive barking and house soiling are just a few of the unwanted behaviors dog owners sometimes contend with. Socialization and training…

safe travels with your dog

Tips for traveling safely with your dog

If you’re traveling with your dog, help ensure his health and safety by being aware of some often overlooked hazards that could spell trouble. You’ve made all the necessary arrangements for traveling with your dog. You have a canine-friendly place to stay, you’ve packed his food, bedding, leash and veterinary records, and his ID info…

separation anxiety in dogs

How to deal with separation anxiety in dogs

Does your dog freak out every time you leave the house? Here’s how to deal with his separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs is a very complex issue. This is a behavior issue that would truly benefit from working one-on-one with someone local to you. You can find professionals at www.apdt.com or www.iaabc.org. Keep in…