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Why Train your puppy?
By Virginia Clemans, DVM
You should train your puppy because well-trained dogs are happy dogs. They are welcome almost anywhere because they behave nicely around people and other dogs. They stay when told and come when they are called. They are fun to take for a walk or a romp in the park. They can be taken on trips and family outings. They are respected members of the family in every sense of the word.
Dangerous Plants for your pets
By CAES Newswire
Every pet owner has probably asked their pet “What do you have in your mouth?!” at least once or twice — it’s an essential part of pet ownership. That’s why responsible pet ownership also includes knowing what houseplants or common flowers may be dangerous — or even fatal — to your pets.
Introducing dogs to each other
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
If you have a dog and a new one will be entering or visiting your home, there are things you can do to ensure that the meeting goes off without a hitch. A new dog can mean you are bringing home a foster or a new family member, someone who has a dog is moving into your house, or someone is visiting with a dog.
Introducing Cats to each other
By Best Friends Society
Here are a few tips on introducing cats to each other. It can be stressful bringing a new cat into your home to meet your resident cat(s). Let us know if our tips help things go as smoothly as possible with your new best friend.
Introducing Cat and Dog
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
Some dogs do fine living with cats; others simply cannot live safely with felines. Even if the dog has cat experience and the cat has lived with a dog before, proceed cautiously during the first introduction. It’s best to have two people present, one to intervene with each animal if necessary. If you have more than one dog, introduce each dog separately to the cat.
Housetraining a Dog
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
When you get a new puppy or dog, you’ll need to show him or her what is acceptable in your home. Different people may have different rules: Some want to train their dogs to eliminate in litter trays or on paper, while others want all “bathroom” business to occur outdoors. For your dog to know what you want, you have to establish a predictable routine.
Dog Bites Child: How to Prevent This Scenario
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
Children can have the most amazing relationships with dogs if both are taught how to properly interact and respect each other. Proper training and management of both children and dogs can prevent tragedies from ever happening.
How to prevent Escaping Dogs
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
Is your dog escaping from the yard? Here are two reasons why this could be happening and some possible solutions to the problem:
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release)
Article by Alley Cat Allies
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the humane approach to addressing community cat populations, works. It saves cats’ lives and is effective. TNR improves the lives of cats, addresses community concerns, reduces complaints about cats, and stops the breeding cycle. TNR improves the co-existence between outdoor cats and humans in our shared environment. This is why so many cities are adopting it.
Dog Socialization Tips
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
For dogs to be happy and comfortable in the world of humans, socialization is so important. Many dogs lack basic social skills, either because of limited exposure to other dogs and people, or a lack of positive experiences. Dogs who were raised without sufficient experience with new people, places, sounds and objects often show fear of many commonplace situations, such as meeting new people. These dogs are uncomfortable near new people because they look, smell and sound different from their families.
Choosing a Dog: Find Your Perfect Dog
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
This resource offers information on how to choose a dog for you, your family and lifestyle. Should you get a puppy or adult, purebred or hybrid and where can you adopt?
Potentially Dangerous Items for your pet
By US Food & Drug Association
We all know to childproof our homes to keep young children safe, but what about “pet proofing” our homes too? Many edible and non-edible dangers for your pet may exist in or around your home. Knowing about these dangers can help you make your home a safer place for your pet.
Bringing a New Dog Home: Preventing Problems
By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends Animal Behavior Consultant
Before you bring your new dog home, there are a number of ways that you can prepare for the new addition to your family. First, before you pick up your new pet, get the dog an ID tag with your information on it (name, phone number, address).
What To Do If You Find a Kitten -- How to Make the Right Call!
Video by The Kitten Lady