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 →
January is National Train Your Dog Month! For this month’s blog series, I thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite resources so you can train your dog at home for free. Whether you like learning by video, book or hands-on experience, … Continue reading →
In this series, we explored how to help your fearful dog. We covered how to see the fear in the first place, how to isolate the cause of that fear and how to use classical conditioning to change the emotions from fear to fun. This … Continue reading →
This month’s blog series is all about helping fearful dogs. We’ve covered how to recognize signs of fear and how to get to the root cause of the fear. Now we’ll take a look at my very favorite fear-fix: classical conditioning. Remember Pavlov and his … Continue reading →
Do you like haunted houses and monster masks? It’s fun to be a little bit scared, but real fear is nothing to joke about. Last week, we covered how to recognize fear in your dog’s body language. Now we’ll begin to explore how to help … Continue reading →
October is here already and the stores are packed with scarecrows, pumpkins and pies. I’m planning my costume for Bowser’s Boo Bash – are you coming? Greatest costume party in Oregon, for sure, with all benefits to our animals here at WHS! Halloween can be … Continue reading →
Sports and games are a part of any healthy curriculum. In our Back to School series, it’s time to take a look at ways to exercise your dog for physical health. A word of caution: With any new activity, please check with your veterinarian beforehand … Continue reading →
What did you do this summer? Did you go for a hike? Take a kayak trip? Plant a garden? Try some new foods? Whatever activity or adventure you enjoy, you probably find yourself refreshed, reset and able to get back to work with a new … Continue reading →
I have a confession. There is a drawer in my home that contains too many pens; I can’t resist a good “Back to School” supply sale. As a former homeschooling mom, I have a habit of stocking up on all the necessary basic supplies. And … Continue reading →
Fall is here and school is, too! This month in the Behavior Blog, I’ll be covering some of the basics necessary for behavior and training success.. Each week will be a different topic, starting with how your pet’s diet affects behavior. If you are ready … Continue reading →
