Adopting a Shelter Dog – How to Find Your New Best Friend
by Indi Edelburg, Certified Dog Trainer When it comes time to add a new furry member to the family, more people than ever are looking at shelters and rescues. Approximately 1.6 million dogs are adopted every year in the US. The image of shelter dogs as sickly, ill-behaved animals is fading away as more and …
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The Power of Recycling
By Benjamin Blackburn, Marketing Merchandiser for Pet Waste Eliminator Recycling is by far one of the best ways you can have a positive impact on the world we live in. I know some individuals, companies, and facilities feel like they can’t make a difference by recycling, but after some intense research, I have compiled some stats …
Social Learning in Dogs
By Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, Owner and Founder of the Dogue Shop What is social learning in dogs, and why bother with social cognitive learning theory (SCT)? Here is a look at a theory which is rapidly changing dog training, but more specifically, dog behavior modification. The topic is complex; therefore, allow me to break it down …
Hurricane Season – Pet First Aid and CPR
By Michelle Patel, Owner of Pet Life Saver in Jacksonville, Florida Hurricane season is upon us. When making preparations for possible evacuations, it is important to plan for our furry family members also. The last thing you want to do is leave your pet home in an emergency to fend for him or herself. Preplanning …
Tips for Recovering Lost Dogs on July 4th
At Lost Dogs of America, we try to prevent dogs from getting lost by educating the public about the dangers of fireworks and other stressful situations for pets surrounding the July 4th holiday. But we also recognize that over the holiday, we will receive dozens of reports for missing dogs from owners who were caught …
