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7 Tips for Holidays With Pets

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Martin and/or veterinary technician specialist in behavior Debbie Martin, LVT. About Amy Shojai, CABC, Fear Free certified professional: A certified animal behavior consultant and award-winning author of…

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10 Tips for Low-Stress Moves With Pets

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …Martin, LVT. Amy Shojai, CABC is a certified animal behavior consultant and award-winning author of more than 35 pet books, Amy speaks professionally, consults with the pet industry as a…

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The Nose Knows: Scent Game For Dogs Builds Confidence

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …and their handlers. But never have I found a sport so suited for helping dogs gain confidence as nose work. Founded in 2008 by detection dog handlers Ron Gaunt, Amy

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Cat Enrichment Products: Top 5

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …as they scratch and provides a high getaway space complete with memory foam cushions for feline climbing enthusiasts. Purchase here. Cozy Vent, Outset Products LLC (Amy Wolfe) , $39.99 ($32.99…

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Does Your Dog Want to be a Therapy Dog?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …dog and not just go off your own emotions.” What to Consider How can you know if your dog might be well suited? Ask yourself some questions, says Amy McCullough,…

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Sniff, Sniff! How Your Dog’s Nose Works

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …glass up to six weeks later. “Olfaction is an important means of communication for dogs – even more important than sight or sound,” says Amy Learn, DVM, a veterinarian on…

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Dogs Fears & Anxieties Life at Home Training & Grooming

One-Time Scare? How Single-Event Learning Affects Dogs

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …challenges after hearing a sudden, loud noise while learning something new Certified dog behavior consultant, Amy Cook, PhD, CDBC, CPDT-KA, explains, “We’re hardwired to learn quickly and modify our behavior…

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How to Become an Exceptional Veterinary Client

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …am focused on your concerns and then I can focus on the next patient and client,” says Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, owner, Animal Behavior Wellness Center and Fear Free…

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Canine Resolutions

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …provide more walks for the dogs. Nothing makes them happier, and few things keep them healthier!” Amy Shever, executive director at 2nd Chance 4 Pets: “More than 500,000 pets are…

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Talking to Your Vet

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …present it. “We all do the same thing; if my car is making a weird noise I immediately get on the internet,” says Amy Learn, VMD. “But we want to…