Teaching Your Pup to "Find The Poop"
During this week's webinar (2/10/20) Lisa Waggoner mentioned a great training strategy to help reduce unwanted poop eating (coprophagia). Here's more about how to do it: Most dogs will sniff an area...
View ArticleCar safety - advice about hammock or "car seat" for 40 pound elder dog
Dear Friends, Our dog loves to take a ride in the car (VW station wagon - or 1994 little red truck). She's 40 pounds and 11 years old. How does one keep them safe? Some ideas are 1. Hammock for the...
View ArticleSmart Dog and Cat videos
We have seen how important it is to maximize physical and mental stimulation - and that each animal can and wants to perform at different levels. This video shows a dog whom they certainly encouraged...
View ArticleOops, I did it again -- meet Kendi!
Hi everyone -- introducing my newly adopted dog Kendi, an 11-year-old Lab/Husky mix. She made her way to PA from NC. She was heart worm positive and finished treatment for that on October 20. She also...
View ArticleExtreme sports for chihuahuas!
Steven Kotler is doing some amazing work in optimizing brain function and promoting flow states in people. He also runs the awe-some Rancho de Chihuahua sanctuary to help do the same for pups:
View ArticleHow to choose a new dog for your family- looking for guidance
After a long illness, Our beautiful dog Lenny passed away mid January. We are missing him so very much but are considering adding a new fur baby to our family. A friend who runs a local rescue group...
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Charlie's Nose Work
Quick update -- Charlie began his Intro to Scent Work class this past week. He loved it, no surprise! Rabies vaccine given two days before class. Had to have it in order to participate. I waited until...
View ArticleGuidance on great beginnings for a newly-adopted adult dog
After an absolutely devastating loss of my 15yr old pup, I am now in process of looking for another rescue to bring into my home. Whether or not this is a good idea while I am still in grieving mode is...
View Article4yr old Greyhound is insane when feeding breakfast
We adopted Chief about 3 months ago. He came to us with an extreme case of happy tail. I worked with him when feeding, and he calmed down a little bit. I bought a sleeve to put on him so when it was...
View ArticleIntroducing new dog to our cats this weekend
I have two 17 year old cats. My daughter has a friend staying with us this weekend and she is bringing her small dog (Corgipoo, 10 months old). The friend has asked if we can dog sit (the dog stays...
View ArticleWhen adopting a new cat...precautions?
I have a 10yr old female cat and am thinking of adding a younger cat or kitten to our home. The shelter near me does not test for FelV/FIV. Should I be concerned? Also, any other precautions I should...
View ArticleNew kitten
Hi We just took in a new kitten. He and his two siblings were found tied in a plastic bag along side the highway.?? He was taken to a vet to be checked over and dewormed and it looks like he was given...
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Shih Tzu - new puppy - how to pick out a calm personality and crate train a...
After a long hard search I found a good shih tzu breeder in Florida. She's like minded in keeping with the natural protocols for her dogs. The pups are almost 3 weeks old and we will have a facetime...
View ArticleCaring for a Pup with no teeth
Hello All, My recent senior rescue will soon undergo dental surgery to have most (97%) of her teeth removed due to severe periodontal disease (poor girl). I have never taken care of dogs with no teeth....
View ArticleRight Height for a Cat Fence
Greetings. We wish to build a wood and wire fence around our property to protect our indoor/outdoor cats from predators in the forest. Does anyone know from personal experience what is the minimum...
View ArticleVery Bad "Catitude"
My ginger tabby Mac is almost two years old. He came to me via a friend desperately looking for a home for him and his brother Jack. They were both sweet little kittens and grew and thrived into...
View ArticleLucy tips on house/crate training
We adopted Lucy almost 3 months ago, she is a Teckel but we think there is a Jack Russel mix involved. They claimed she was 5 y/o but other veterinarians believe she is 1-2 y/o. From what we know she...
View ArticleNo such thing as "alpha" dog?
The "alpha dog" theory was debunked years ago, yet too many trainers continue to promote it. Here's an interesting article from Whole Dog Journal that explains how the theory originated, and a better...
View ArticleCertified Service Dogs
Hello all, My name is Sarah Hodgson. I am a trainer in the northeast with a certification with the IAABC. Since the airlines have denied service animals boarding the plane with their people, I have...
View ArticleTo spay or not to spay?
Hello all! I am seeking guidance for my luna girl. A 3 year old Siamese female me and my husband took in as a stray. Mamas has been through a lot of trauma found on a bad side of town having seen her...
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