Studies have shown playing the right music can have a powerful and calming influence on dogs and cats. Sound is a major factor of our surroundings, especially in today’s loud, fast-paced world. Noise pollution can be a significant stressor for both animals and humans, while healing music can calm us and improve our lives. Sound…
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…
Typically, dogs are treated like property in divorce cases. A new law in California has been established to change that. When couples split, fights often arise over who gets to keep the family pet. A new law grants judges in California the authority to settle these disagreements in divorce cases. As in child-custody battles, animals…
[h1title title=”5 Steps to Greater Enrichment” style=”underline” size=”36″] Circling through these five themes of environmental enrichment can help keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated as well as happy, content and well-behaved. As loving dog caregivers, we provide shelter, food, water, toys, exercise and vet care for our animals. But did you know that environmental…