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Even as Young Puppies, Dogs Look to People for Reassurance

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Reading Time: 2 minutesReading Time: 2 minutes “Social referencing” is a fancy term for a familiar phenomenon: when uncertain about a new situation, you check to see how everyone else is reacting. Are…

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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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The Best Puppy for You: How to Make the Choice

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Reading Time: 3 minutesReading 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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From Pup to Show Dog: How It Happens

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Reading Time: 5 minutes…sounds like thunderstorms and sirens. Puppies learn that strange sounds are not scary. Once in their new homes, puppies continue to receive proper socialization. During fear periods, which can vary…

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Create a Fear Free Environment by “Catifying” Your Home

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Cat Litter Science: Why To Let Your Cat Choose

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…litter, but now silica, recycled newspaper, corn, wood, wheat, grass, and nut shells are all processed to make cat litter—clumping and not clumping, scented and unscented. You may be tempted…

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Boxes: Your Kitten’s Safe Spaces

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…Debbie Martin, LVT. Want to stay in the loop on the latest and greatest in keeping your pet happy and healthy? Sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here!…

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Housetraining Problem Solving

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Reading Time: 2 minutes…don’t waste your energy getting upset with your dog. Clean it up with a pet stain remover, review your housetraining plan, and figure out how you can help your dog…

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Pup Has Potty Problems? How To Troubleshoot Housetraining Issues

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…dog walker or pet sitter to give their pets a mid-day break. How often depends on your dog’s needs and your budget. Puppies and geriatric dogs may need more frequent…

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Five Ways To Enrich Fear Free Happy Homes

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…Debbie Martin, LVT. Want to stay in the loop on the latest and greatest in keeping your pet happy and healthy? Sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here!…