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Does Your Dog Want to be a Therapy Dog?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …2001. The first? “What does my dog do when he or she meets a new person outside the home?” For therapy work, you want a dog who enjoys meeting new

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How Pets Can Have a Joyful and Safe Holiday

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Cat and Christmas lights

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Year’s Noise. Ringing in the new year can cause quite the commotion. From music to crowds to countdowns and fireworks, it’s safe to say New Year’s Eve is one of…

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Golden Years: Adopting and Loving a Senior Dog

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …to learn as much about a potential new family member in terms of mental and physical health as well as past history with other pets, small children, teenagers, or a…

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Meet Max the Dental Dog

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …But people are flocking to the Dr. Carole Ann Boyd dental office in Dallas from as far away as Palm Springs, California, and New York City. Two reasons: Dr. Boyd…

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Tracking: Searching For Fun With Your Dog

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutes Does your dog like to sniff? And does she like playing games with you and learning new things? Then tracking is a sport for you! Tracking…

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A Wish List for Puppies

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …Ocean in Brooklyn and since so many people had dogs, no one drove fast. Everyone knew the dogs were out chasing each other and playing doggy games. Now the world…

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Do Dogs Need a Daily Walk?

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …for rainy days. –Brain games. Load a puzzle toy with kibble and let your dog “hunt” for his dinner. If this is a new activity, be sure it’s not too…

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The Best Puppy for You: How to Make the Choice

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutes Choosing a puppy is a momentous decision. Here’s what to consider. My friend Andrew wants a huge dog, a Newfoundland or perhaps a Mastiff.  His wife,…

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Animal Mourning: Recognizing A Pet’s Grief

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …extra walks. Don’t rush to add a new pet—this could worsen the behavioral changes or stress. Allow your pet, and yourself, time to adjust to the new “normal.” Grief is…

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Feline Intelligence: How Your Cat’s Brain Works

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …problems in a new environment. Intelligence is seated in the brain, but while a cat’s brain measures about two inches, weighs between 0.9 to 1.1 ounces and occupies about 0.9…