Leave It: Teaching Your Dog To Ignore Food On Command

16 December 2016
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One of the most valuable lessons your dog can learn from you is to "leave it." Dogs are naturally curious, and they have the instinct to scavenge food. Scraps lefts on park benches or in the grass have the potential to harm your dog, especially if people have specifically targeted the "leftovers" to be harmful to animals. Other normal people foods and objects can also be hazardous to your dog's health (pieces of leather, chocolate, or raisins, to name a few). Read More 

Man’s Best Friend May Be Your Best Medicine Too

31 August 2016
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If you suffer from a mental disability, you may find that a dog or cat helps provide emotional support. Should this be the case, you will want to talk to your physician about an emotional support animal (ESA). An emotional support animal does not need special training. They are usually your beloved household pet. ESA's are typically dogs, but yours may be a cat or other small domesticated animal. As long as your pet provides comfort and helps to minimize emotional symptoms brought on by your disability, it is on its way to helping you qualify. Read More 

Preventing Dog-On-Dog Aggression: How You Can Take Charge

29 June 2016
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If you own one or more dogs, you know that aggression between canines can be scary, dangerous, and ideally, avoided. Here are some tips on how you can deter dog-on-dog aggression both in your household and outside the home. In the Home If you have several dogs in the home, preventing conflicts is essential in maintaining a safe and peaceful environment for humans and pets. One of the biggest reasons dogs fight is lack of leadership from their human owners. Read More