Force Free Pets Blog

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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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