There are thousands of flower essences available and some can be used to naturally help fearful, anxious or hypersensitive dogs. “We have a 12-year-old pit bull and our veterinarian said you might be able to help,” Marcie anxiously told me. “Kelly gets really frightened sometimes, and goes berserk with panic. The other day, we came…
Countless dogs are left unadopted in shelters every single year. Adopt a shelter dog month aims to find forever homes for these animals. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month – a time to celebrate the joy of dog adoption and the perfect opportunity to help dogs in shelters find loving, happy homes! The ASPCA…
Set your dog up for success with these suggestions for positive training. Training simply means educating your dog in a safe and loving environment, and teaching her she can get whatever she wants through her actions, as long as she checks with you first. Training should begin the moment you first bring your dog home,…
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…
Microchips are like a GPS for your dog. They transmit signals that allow you to track your dog’s movements online. Right? Wrong. In reality, microchips aren’t that high-tech. Invented 30 years ago, few upgrades and improvements have been made to this technology. But while it doesn’t transmit satellite signals or allow you to follow your…
Cancer is a common disease in dogs, but here’s how you can significantly reduce your companion’s risk of becoming another statistic. Did you know your dog is more likely to get cancer than you are? Cancer has become the leading cause of death among canines in the U.S., Europe and Japan. It’s pervasive and often diagnosed…
[h1title title=”One Million Mutts to End BSL” style=”underline” size=”36″] The past decade has seen a rise in breed specific legislation. With blame being put on certain breeds of dogs instead of how they are trained, negligent dog owners are let off the hook while the dogs suffer. The main breed targeted by these laws is…
[h1title title=”Rescue Made Easy” style=”underline” size=”36″] The shelter isn’t the only place to go. Rescue organizations are finding homes for more animals by bringing adoptable dogs and cats to special events and venues, and featuring them on social media. “We take in 30 animals a day,” says Lauren Lipsey of the Washington D.C. Humane Society.…
Over-excitement can be a problem if you can’t get your hyperactive dog to settle down. These 3 games help by rewarding relaxed behavior. Identifying a hyperactive dog is pretty easy. He wiggles around a lot, is easily distracted and has a really hard time settling down even in quiet environments. Some hyper dogs become so…
Flower essences can help relieve your dog’s stress. Modern life is full of things that can make a dog nervous. From the constant assault of noise on sensitive ears to the overwhelming sights and smells of a city street, even the calmest dog may become stressed from time to time. For a highly sensitive dog,…