Jun 5, 2013 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Pets
Your dog just bit you. Your dog is barking incessantly. Your dog is bouncing off the walls, counters and people like a ping-pong ball in a clothes dryer. You are at your wits end and you want this fixed . . . NOW! Dog trainers like me get these calls on a regular...
Apr 5, 2013 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Recreation, Safety
A quick search of the App Store for any smart phone will return an overwhelming list of apps that claim to do everything from stopping your dog from barking to helping you find pet-friendly travel accommodations. This month, we start to compile a list of the most...
Mar 14, 2013 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets
I was coming out of a veterinarian’s office the other week when I ran into a woman who had been a client in a puppy class a couple years ago. Her pup, an adorable English Bulldog, was a delight — classically Bulldog. He was a gift from the woman’s...
Oct 21, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Pets, Recreation
Last month we discussed healthy physical exercise for your pets. Equally important – if not more so – is healthy mental exertion. While cats and dogs are arguably the most domesticated of all animals, they are still descended from wild animals that engage in hunting,...
Oct 2, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Pets, Recreation
Exercise, appropriate to your pet’s condition and age, is very important to their physical and mental health. The challenge with providing physical exercise for your pet is the question of how much is enough, too little or too much. Too little exercise can be the...
