There Are No “Stubborn” Dogs – Twelve Steps to Becoming Best Friends for Life
Don elaborates on his post, Help! My Dog Is Stubborn! By describing twelve steps you can take to make you and your dog best friends for life.
September 30, 2024
Help! My Dog Is Stubborn!
In this post, Don examines stubbornness and suggests several reasons why your dog may not be stubborn but is just seeking your empathy and understanding. He suggests ways that you can motivate your dog to help them understand what you want while making them feel
September 30, 2024
Shared Blog Post–The emotional toll of electric shock collars–and not just for the dogs–Andrew Hale
This is an important post from Andrew Hale at Dog Centred Care: The Emotional Experience of Dogs and their Caregivers. In it, he discusses the emotional toll experienced by dogs subjected to shock, their caregivers, and the trainers who help them restore their relationship with
September 15, 2024
Help! My Dog Growls!
Don explains that when a dog growls, it is simply trying to ask a perceived threat to stay away. It is a normal part of canine communication; we must respect and NEVER punish it. However, we need to help our dogs when they feel unsafe,
August 8, 2024
Help! My Dog Has Diarrhea
Don discusses potential causes of diarrhea and steps you can take to help your dog feel better. CAUTION – If your dog may have consumed something inappropriate or has any of the following symptoms: a decrease in appetite, lethargy, fever, tender belly, vomiting, or abdominal
August 4, 2024
Join Us for This Event, Celebrating Life Together!
Don discusses Pets and Their People’s August 2024 month-long event Celebrating Life. The event is about showing others how you enjoy your life with your pets through social media. And yes, there are prizes you could win, some specific to Maine and others throughout the
July 16, 2024
93% of US Pet Owners Agree – Pets Are Part of the Family!
Don discusses a 2024 study that reports that 76% of people in the US with pets strongly agree that pets are part of the family and that 17% agree that pets are family members.
July 2, 2024
Summer & Hot Weather Pet Care Tips
In this post, Don discusses the many aspects of summer that we must consider to ensure we keep our pets safe and healthy. He discusses the sun and heat, water safety, bug bites, ticks, fleas, lawn chemicals, family gatherings, the 4th of July, and traveling
June 11, 2024
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases-Keeping You and Your Dog & Cat Healthy
Ticks and tick-borne diseases are becoming more of an issue in Maine for people and their pets. In this article, Don discusses his family’s personal experiences with these diseases and summarizes what you need to know about ticks in Maine, including the symptoms of these
May 4, 2024
How Do I Get My Dog to Walk Politely Instead of Pulling on the Leash?
Don provides several tips on teaching your dog how to walk on a loose leash, the most important being that the training process and every walk must be fun for you and your dog. He also explains why teaching a heel behavior will take more
April 19, 2024
