There is a lot of confusion about what the law really says about service dogs and other service animals. To give you a better understanding of service dog laws, here are some key points you should know. Definition of a 'Service Dog' First, we must define the...
Dogs certainly are human's best friend. They serve as companions, fellow laborers, and even as protectors. For those with disabilities, a dog can give them a measure of independence that they wouldn't otherwise have. Demand for a fully trained service dog is high, and the waiting...
Dear Mike, A picture is worth a thousand words. This is the SECOND porch post my cat has destroyed in the past year. Despite the fact that I bought her a cute little scratching post, she insists on sharpening her claws on the front of my...
Dear Mike, Thank you for the advice on how to stop my cat from peeing on the carpet. I did what you said and it seems to be working. However, now we have another issue. I can't seem to keep my cat off the counter in...
Your dog is your family's companion, friend, and protection. It's a given that you aren't going to be able to include him on the family trip to Disney World, but you can go camping with your dog. Camping is fun and can include ALL the...
Training MarkersPinpointing Perfection Without speech and our understanding of the spoken word, our lives as social animals would be very, very different. Inflection, the slight nuances in our verbal communication, convey almost as much information as the words alone. This sensitivity to our tone can be both...
In many ways, a new puppy is no different than a small child. Nobody expects an untrained toddler to sit quietly through a movie or know not to color on walls. So, why do we expect a puppy to know not to chew the leg...
Enrichment - It’s the latest buzzword, but what does it really mean when we say 'environmental enrichment' for our pet? To fully understand why pet enrichment contributes to the happiness and well-being of your pet, we need to compare the difference between our dogs live today...
When dogs greet and interact with one another it’s typically a rambunctious affair. They jump, climb, sniff and circle. Unfortunately, these behaviors are not considered acceptable by humans (especially that sniffing part). The following steps will guide you in transitioning your dog to a more...