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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Grooming should be a relaxing experience for your dog and for yourself. Our handout explains how to introduce “paw-dicures,” brushing, and even a restorative “doga” pose. You’ll both feel better afterward!
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Reading Time: < 1 minutes It doesn’t have to be hard to give your pet a pill, and it’s a skill that both you and your pet should master. That way you can be sure your cat or dog is getting the treatment they need. Our Fear Free handout can help you give your pet medication with less stress for […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Do-it-yourself puzzle games and toys can entertain your dog when you’re not home, and interactive play can build and strengthen the relationship between you. Our handout offers tips to get you started.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Feather picking has a number of possible causes and sometimes is the result of a combination of factors.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Aversive dog training methods don’t work. Here’s what does, and why it’s vital to saving dogs’ lives.
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Reading Time: < 1 minutes The basic knowledge and skills you want your dog to learn include knowing his name and coming when called. Those are both easy to teach with games that are fun for both of you. Our handout explains how to teach your dog to respond to his name and ways to practice through play.
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Northern blue tongue skinks have advantages: they’re not too large, they don’t require insects in their diet, and they can have long lifespans.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Thank-you notes, gift cards, and flowers are just a few of the ways you can show appreciation for your veterinarian.
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Reading Time: 9 minutes Cats, dogs, and birds all have unique ways of expressing their affection, using body language, vocalizations, and touch, to name just a few of their methods of animal-to-human sweet talk.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Comedy and fear are two sides of the same coin, but not when dogs are involved. What we’d change about Saturday Night Live’s dog show skit.