The American Pet
“An Estimated 59% of Cats and 54% of Dogs in the United States are Overweight or Obese.” -The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Pet obesity is a problem here in the United States. I would say about 50% of the pets I encounter are overweight or obese…Let that sink in, 50%, and I only see […]
Engagement
“My dog just won’t focus on me when we’re outside, it’s like I’m not even here.” You have probably heard this before from a friend or a family member – hell, you’ve probably witnessed this scenario at the local dog park. Here’s a little secret…they’re bored and if you relate to the above sentence, well […]
Don’t Buy that Xmas Puppy
Tis the season of family love and puppy kisses…kids and adults, alike, are looking to add a new fluffy member to their family. As my newsfeed is filled with new puppies anxiously waiting on their new homes, I have to wonder how many will end back with the breeder or worse, at the shelter due […]
Beat the Heat
Summer is upon us and so are the posts about breaking your neighbor’s car window if Fido is in there. Now, don’t get me wrong if Fido is in distress then, by all means, do what you need to do, but ask yourself honestly do you know what a dog in distress looks like? If […]
Harmful Foods for Your Pet
The holiday spirit is upon us and with such joy we tend to want to share our bliss with our pets in the form of food. Food equals love, well it does in my world anyway…BUT not all food loves our pets. To help keep your pets safe during the holidays, we decided to combine […]
Clicker Training 101
“I take particular pleasure in the people who have tried this kind of training with their dogs… Their first reaction, as the dog begins to offer them behavior, is a thrill of personal success. And the second reaction is from the heart: I had no idea that I had such a smart dog. I used […]
First Aid Kit
With Hurricane Florence making her way up the coast, this is a good time to do a once over of your pet’s first aid kit. Don’t have one? No worries…we’re going to share some of the “must haves” for your pet in case of an emergency. Having a pet first aid kit and knowing basic […]
