Category: Pet Owner

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

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?

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

Engage Your Dog With Nose Targeting

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?

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?

Preparing Pets for the Holidays

When making holiday plans, do not forget about your pets.

A Positive Reinforcement Approach to Counter-Surfing

Whether it is your dog grabbing food when your back is turned, or your cat walking across the table with dirty paws, this behavior needs to be nipped in the bud.

Low Stress Handling® Silver-Level Certification

Individual Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and employers the individual’s dedicated interest in Low Stress Handling®. Hospital Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and staff the hospital’s commitment to appropriately training staff in Low Stress Handling® methods.

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