Getting a new puppy is like getting a new baby… there is a lot of gear that can help you out. And, there is a lot of gear that you don’t really need. There is, however, one thing that every dog owner needs and that’s a leash. A leash does all sorts of things besides letting you walk
Puppies are curious and energetic. They’re attentive and demanding too. There’s a lot you need to teach them and a lot of things they might do to vex you. For example, learning where and when to pee and poop? That’s a big hurdle! Learning appropriate interactions with humans and other dogs is a big step too. And then
Whether you’re a proud dog or cat owner, you may wonder what your pet’s would say if they could. Our fur-balls can’t talk, but their body language says more than enough. You can learn a lot just by paying attention to your four-legged friend’s sleeping position. Our friends at Sleep Advisor conducted some research to see what your
The best lessons in life can be learned by living with and observing cats. Cats are great companions but they don’t just provide comfort, cats can really teach us a lot about how we go about living our best lives. Here are 5 lessons that my cats have taught me. 1. When it comes to failure, have
Sleeping habits can vary widely among members of the animal kingdom. You may be surprised at how much some animals sleep, and how little others do. If you are interested in learning more about some of the more curious sleeping habits within the animal kingdom, why not check out this fascinating infographic courtesy of the team at Greyhounds
Bringing home a little bundle of joy, but worried about how you cat might react? Below is some great advice for preparing your cat for the arrival of your new child! It’s hard enough worrying about the arrival of a new child without stressing about how your cat is going to react to the new addition to the
This week’s guest post comes from Dr Sarah Robinson. Sarah attended veterinary school at Oklahoma State University receiving a DVM in 2008. Sarah’s longtime interest is to help people to better communicate with their pet companions, and in doing so, to help them to strengthen their relationships with their dogs and cats. Does your dog suffer from an anxiety-related disorder
This week’s guest blogger is Shannon Coyner. Shannon is the owner of Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center. Shannon has been in dog training for over 20 years and is an advocate of positive reinforcement dog training. The 2016 election is a perfect example of why we need to listen to others and how assumptions can cause us
All you pet lovers know that cats and dogs are so intelligent. We have all come to recognize the behaviors and voices that our pets have. Our wonderful 17 year old cat Ricky has a particular set of cat vocalizations and we (my wife Sheryl and I) are quite aware of his various voices and what they mean. We
This week’s guest blogger is Shannon Coyner. Shannon is the owner of Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center. Shannon has been in dog training for over 20 years and is an advocate of positive reinforcement dog training. With the Olympics, we have been watching some of the best of the best. The amazing men and women in