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Pet Health

Keeping Pets Cool in the Summer Heat

August 1, 2017 / Callie Gisler / Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips / No Comments

Summer is here, but so is the heat! During the summer, we take extra precautions to make sure our four-legged residents are cool and comfortable. And it’s important to do the same for your pets at home. Always provide access to plenty water and shade. … Continue reading →

5 Ways that Owning a Dog Can Improve Your Life

May 23, 2017 / Caleb Towers / Dogs, Pet Health / No Comments

It comes as no surprise that owning a dog can make you happy, and being happy can lead to being healthy. It’s proven that having a four-legged friend in your life can boost your mood, help you relax, and even increase positive brain activity by … Continue reading →

Cooperative Pet Care

August 31, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Behavior & Training, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips / No Comments

I had to go to the dentist last week and as I lay in that vulnerable position, mouth open , drill buzzing, I kept thinking how I wish somebody would treat me like I treat my animals when I need them to participate in their … Continue reading →

Enriching Cats

July 14, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Behavior & Training, Cats, Humane Education, Humane Perspectives, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips, Volunteering / 1 Comment

Give your bored, destructive, and trainable cat some training and enrichment. Enriching cats will make you and your cat happy. Continue reading →

Growling is Great

July 7, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Adopting, Behavior & Training, Community Issues, Dogs, Humane Perspectives, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips, Volunteering / 1 Comment

Many people mistakenly believe that growling is aggression and should be stopped. But really, growling is great! It’s a dog’s last resort before biting. Continue reading →

Greeting a Shy Dog

June 30, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Adopting, Behavior & Training, Community Issues, Dogs, Humane Education, Humane Perspectives, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips, Volunteering / No Comments

What if your dog is shy of new people? Or, how do you make friends with a shy dog? Here are tips and tricks for greeting a shy dog. Continue reading →

Solving the Jumping Up Problem

June 23, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Adopting, Behavior & Training, Dogs, Humane Perspectives, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips, Volunteering / 4 Comments

Does your dog jump up to greet people? We can help you with solving the jumping up problem. Maybe he’s a little too friendly with visitors or maybe he’s just a little too happy to see you when you get home. Jumping up is a … Continue reading →

Helping Your Crazy Cat

June 9, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Adopting, Behavior & Training, Cats, Community Issues, Humane Education, Humane Perspectives, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips, Volunteering / No Comments

Does your cat bite, chew, yowl, or run around too much? Helping your crazy cat can be as easy as providing enrichment to fulfill their hunter instincts. Continue reading →

Dealing with Bouncy Biters

June 2, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Adopting, Behavior & Training, Dogs, Humane Perspectives, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips, Volunteering / No Comments

Dealing with bouncy biters is a challenge, but they can be some of the very best dogs. Learn how to help these confident, active, and smart dogs behave. Continue reading →

Easy Does It: Bringing Home a New Family Member

May 26, 2016 / Catherine Comden, CPDT-KA / Adopting, Behavior & Training, Cats, Dogs, Humane Perspectives, Pet Health, Pet Parent Tips, Volunteering / No Comments

The first weeks are a stressful time when you’re bringing home a new pet. Here are tips to give your new and established pets the space, time, and tools to adjust to the new arrangement. Continue reading →

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