5 Tips for Bringing Your New Pet Home from the Shelter
Bringing a pet into the family is the start of an incredible journey for you and your new furry friend, but it’s also the most formative time for you and your pet’s long-term relationship. Each pet is an individual with their own history, and puppies and kittens are ready to figure out where they fit […]
Happy Holiday with Pets and Guests
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson It’s the holiday season. A stressful time for most of us as we try to cram as much “Fa La La La La” into our lives as we possibly can. But what about the needs of our pets? Are they still being met? Many people may answer ‘No.’ Our pets […]
Barking: What it Means and How to Control it
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Barking is a dog’s natural reaction to changes in their environment. Please allow your dog to indulge as long as the barking is reasonable. So what is reasonable? Barking briefly at strangers passing by, other animals, loud noises etc. What is not reasonable? That’s simple. When it annoys your neighbors. […]
The Hazards of Keeping Pets Outdoors
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Should your pet live inside the home with you or outside? This is a question that many people face when deciding whether or not to get or keep a pet. Below is information to help with that choice, and options to make life a little easier and more enriched for […]
Dog Toys
For dogs toys are a necessity. Toys help fight boredom and toys can even help prevent some problem behaviors from developing. Toys should be appropriate for your dog’s size. Toys we recommend Very hard rubber toys, such as Nylabone®-type products and Kong®-type products, are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and are fun […]
Puppy Nipping
When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths, so they may also be inclined to bite or “mouth” your hand during play or when being petted. Encourage Acceptable Behavior Puppies must learn Bite Inhibition. That’s basically how hard is too hard or the difference between a play bite and a bite-bite. So as […]
