YOUR PET’S SUPPORT TEAM—WHAT PROFESSIONALS ARE INCLUDED? We had a chance to read about “support teams” for pets last week. They’re…
YOUR PET’S SUPPORT TEAM—HOW WOULD IT WORK? In the last few weeks, we’ve discussed the possibility that shelters and rescues might…
HALLOWEEN PETS IN TRICK-OR-TREAT COSTUMES Jan Rietcheck Neumann (Washington) Somewhere in my house I have a picture of our…
MORE “TOO OLD” TO ADOPT A DOG? The topic for discussion this week and last was suggested by a friend—Kim Campbell,…
“TOO OLD” TO ADOPT A DOG? This week’s topic was suggested by a friend—Kim Campbell, who lives in British Columbia,…
MORE RED FLAGS IN ADS FOR DOG-TRAINING SERVICES Last week, we shared a longish list of red flags in ads for dog-training…
RED FLAGS IN ADS FOR DOG-TRAINING SERVICES Local and national news tell us that the dog-training industry is experiencing unprecedented growth…
VET VISITS WITH PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS On social media, I read posts every day from pet owners who are uncomfortable…
IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO ADOPT A DOG? How did the pandemic affect pets, particularly dogs? We know that dog adoptions increased…
HOUSE TRAINING FOR CATS AND KITTENS—ADVICE FOR INEXPERIENCED ADOPTERS Are you inexperienced with felines, yet considering adding a cat or kitten to your…