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Get to Know the Wild Side of Companion Parrots

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…Sirocco is a kakapo, a rare parrot found in New Zealand. Even though kakapo are parrots, they are very different from other species of parrots. Learning about kakapo natural history…

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Cats Dogs Uncategorized

Are You Prepared to Finance Your Pet’s Care?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…in New York City, AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and author of numerous books, including Barron’s Dog Training Bible, said another key takeaway from the survey is that each year,…

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Dogs Shelters & Fostering Training & Grooming

Canine Cellmates Program a Win-Win for Shelter Dogs and Incarcerated Men

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…strength in the face of challenges and feels meeting new people through the Canine CellMates program—people who believed in him—gave him an extra boost in his life. “I just call…

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Activities & Enrichment Dogs

Stressless Daycare: Play and Treatments Help Pets Thrive

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Reading Time: 5 minutes…than many people realize. Consequently, he is currently building a new facility to be called the Canine Enrichment Center scheduled to open next year, to specialize in dealing with the…

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Dogs Training & Grooming

Mine! Does Your Dog Have a Problem Sharing With Others? Why It Happens and Fear Free Ways to Respond

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Reading Time: 5 minutes…I had adopted her when no one else would, even though she had several failed adoptions and a known bite record. I knew enough to walk away and give her…

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Birds Fears & Anxieties

Is Your Bird Fearful, Anxious, or Stressed? How to Tell

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteReading Time: < 1 minute If you’re new to birds, you might not be up on how to read avian body language, but it’s important to know to avoid a…

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Equines Fears & Anxieties Other Uncategorized

Is Your Horse Scared? What to Look for, How to Respond

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…experiences ongoing (chronic) stress will suffer long-term physical consequences. This can occur as a result of separation from his horse buddies, moving to a new barn, trauma, or intense training…

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Dogs

How Dogs Eat Is as Important as What They Eat. Feed Their Brain as Well as Their Belly

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Reading Time: 6 minutes…as the presence of another animal or use of the vacuum nearby? Maybe he’s in a situation of high excitement such as puppy class or meeting someone new. Look for…

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Dogs Fears & Anxieties Senior Pets

How to Help Senior Dogs With Mobility Issues

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…at veterinary practices and at home, according to Andrea Y. Tu, DVM, a Fear Free certified veterinarian who is medical director of Behavior Vets of New York and a resident…

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Birds Training & Grooming

5 Fear Free Tips to Put Parrot Problems Behind You

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…play stand a lot more exciting. This may involve adding new toys frequently and giving treats and attention when he is on the play stand. Any time your parrot is…