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Pet Photography Tips You Can Use at Home

By Martha Russell, author of the Adopt an Oregon Dog blog, and Jean Dion, Digital Content Coordinator Capturing great photos of your pet can be

Pet-Proof Your Foster Home

You’ve opened your heart and home to a dog or cat in need. Congratulations! You’re a foster parent. Chances are, you know a bit about

Social Distancing and Cats: 5 Quick Tips

Before COVID-19 hit, our cats ruled our houses. They were happy to greet us when we got home from work, of course. And some even

Prepare Your Pet for Instagram Fame

When families adopt adorable dogs or cats (including kitty Esperanza here), they often ask us how to get those sweet faces in front of more

Keeping Pets Cool in the Summer Heat

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.

Basic DIY Training Resources for Your Dog

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

Very Scary Things: Work it Out With Fear Management Tactics

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

Very Scary Things: I Spy Game

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

Very Scary Things: Causes of Fear in Dogs

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

Very Scary Things: Read the BEET

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

Back to School Basics: Dog Exercise

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

Back to School Basics: Pet Enrichment

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

Back to School Basics: Must-Have Dog Supplies

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

How Your Pet's Diet Affects Behavior

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

Cooperative Pet Care

I had to go to the dentist last week and as I lay in that vulnerable position, mouth open , drill buzzing, I kept thinking

Be Your Dog's Advocate

I recently visited a new veterinarian to update my Aussie, Joy, on her rabies vaccine and to do a heartworm test. After taking a brief

Trigger…Happy

Recently I was lucky enough to travel to the east coast on a business trip. After a week of work, which included coaching new professional

Enriching Cats

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

Growling is Great

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.

Greeting a Shy Dog

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.

Solving the Jumping Up Problem

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

Hosting Family Gatherings With Party Animals

Do you worry about upcoming family gatherings, and how extended family dogs will get along? Here are tips for hosting family gatherings with party animals.

Helping Your Crazy Cat

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.

Dealing with Bouncy Biters

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.

Easy Does It: Bringing Home a New Family Member

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.

If you are adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue, chances are the dog you see has experienced heartbreak, at least once, maybe several times. Dogs are emotional and affiliative creatures that can form extremely strong bonds with their social partners. Learn how to bond with your dog and avoid anxiety that can lead to destructive behavior when you leave!

Johnny Wants a Dog- Finding the Right Dog For Kids

Your kids have been bugging you for months to get a dog! You’ve put them off for as long as possible but now your spouse is in on it, so you’d better join the club. How can you be sure you’re getting a dog that will actually be good for them and good to them?

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