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Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer is road trip season. If your dog suffers from motion sickness, the following tips may help him enjoy the ride.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesCrack! Boom! Whizz! Pop! Loud and sudden sounds are the bane of dogs and their people. Dogs are startled by loud, unexpected sounds and can develop debilitating fears related to them. People hate seeing their dogs frightened and trembling in response to thunder and lightning; the whizzing, flaring lights, and explosions of fireworks; or the […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteVaccinations protect your cat from communicable and sometimes deadly diseases. Our handout explains the protections vaccinations provide and when they should be administered–it’s not necessarily every year!
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou’ve heard that you should look for a trainer or behavior consultant who uses positive-reinforcement techniques, but what does that mean? Our handout explains the clues that signal your pup is in good hands and when to look elsewhere for advice.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMary Poppins was right. A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down–even with horses. A sweet treat or tasty wet dressing can be just the ticket to get your horse to take needed medication. Our handout offers tips on how to prepare medication and get it down your horse in a kind way.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou want your pet to learn quickly and well, so you’re planning to spend long periods training him. Wait! It may sound counterintuitive, but shorter practice times can yield better results. Our handout explains why and offers tips to get the most out of sessions.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you know how to tell if your horse is fearful, anxious, or stressed? We can help. Using a scale of 0 to 5, our handout shares the signs to look for.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteVaccinations protect your dog from communicable and sometimes deadly diseases. Our handout explains the protections vaccinations provide and when they should be administered.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDid you know treats should only make up about 10 percent of your pet’s daily nutritional intake? Download this handout full of tips to keep your pets healthy, happy, and well “treat”-ed! Brought to you by Fear Free and our friends at Blue Buffalo.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you have a brand-new adopted kitten or are you fostering a litter of kittens? Either way, socialization is key to help ensure that kittens are friendly and open to new experiences. Our handout shares 25 ways to help kittens learn and thrive when it comes to meeting new people or having everyday experiences.