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
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
This post summarizes a presentation made for the Eastern Area Agency on Aging Firry Friends Food Ban on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
In this post, Don discusses pet obesity, its health risks, how overfeeding shortens our pet’s lives, and what you can do to help keep your pet at a healthy weight. He also discusses how what feed our pets can contribute to obesity and offers suggestions
