Training Troubles? Different Personalities Respond Better to Different Training

You and everyone you know has a unique personality. Everyone has a different learning style, and dogs do too! Understanding your dog’s personality can help significantly with training your dog and teaching it the behaviors you want to see in them. Check out these five common personality types found in dogs, and training tips that […]

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Nail Trimming Doesn’t Always Have to be a Nightmare

Nail trimming is an essential part of pet grooming, and trim nails are one clear sign of your dog or cat’s good health and hygiene. Professional groomers will perform the task for squeamish owners, but nail trimming is a simple procedure if done correctly Since nail trimming can be an anxiety-laden experience for many dogs […]

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7 Proven Ways to Calm Your Anxious Dog

Anxiety is not only a common trait in humans, but animals can also suffer as well. Many of the dogs in our care have anxiety — which usually stems from being abandoned by their owners and the shelter environment in general. Just like with other unhealthy behaviors — biting, barking, chewing on everything in sight […]

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Separation Anxiety – Signs and Solutions

It’s not uncommon for pets to experience separation anxiety when the kids go back-to-school and they are left alone for long periods of time. So what’s the difference between some back-to-school blues and separation anxiety? Pets with separation anxiety can appear distressed when you prepare to leave the home and can become overly-enthusiastic upon your […]

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New Kitten Checklist

New Kitten Checklist
Essentials for Your New Kitten There’s nothing more exciting than bringing a new kitten into your family.  They are adorable, fun and full of love. But they also come with a lot of responsibility! If you are in the process of bringing a kitten home, below are the basics you’ll need on hand for your […]

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New Puppy Checklist

New Puppy Checklist
Essentials for Your New Puppy There’s nothing more exciting than bringing a new puppy into your family.  They are adorable, fun and full of love. But they also come with a lot of responsibility! If you are in the process of bringing a puppy home, below are the basics you’ll need on hand for your […]

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Top 3 Reasons to Care for Your Dog’s Teeth and Tips to get Started

If your dog’s breath is keeping you from wanting slobbery smooches then it may be time to get his teeth checked. We spend a lot of time and effort keeping our pets healthy (feeding quality food, routine vet checkups, daily walks) but so often forget about their teeth. Oral hygiene plays an important factor in […]

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