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Say No To Petting My Dog

February 13, 2025

People are naturally drawn to dogs and want to pet and play with them. How can you protect your dog’s space while out in public?

Feline Enrichment: Meeting the Essential Needs of Cats

January 30, 2025

Enrichment can be defined as something added to your cat’s environment that encourages them to engage in normal, natural behaviors.

Building Better Lives for Our Pets: The Five Freedoms, Provisions, and Domains

January 17, 2025

The Five Freedoms are the foundation of modern animal welfare. Created in the 1960s, these principles focus on meeting an animal’s essential needs.

How Can We Teach Our Kids To Become Responsible Pet Caregivers?

January 17, 2025

Bringing a puppy into the family is a wonderful way to teach children about responsibility.

Engage Your Dog With Nose Targeting

December 30, 2024

Targeting is a fun game that can help build your pet’s confidence, especially when interacting with something they might find scary

Can I Manage My Dog’s Behavior Long Term?

December 12, 2024

I started working with a new dog trainer and the first lesson discussed management strategies to keep my chihuahua from jumping on visitors. This has already been working well. Do I need to continue with training?

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