With all the news and views of the Ebola epidemic and the euthanization of a pet dog in Spain whose owner contracted the disease, does it affect our pets? Ebola is one of a group of viral, hemorrhagic diseases that originated in West Africa. It is zoonotic, that is it can be transmitted from animals […]
We talk a lot about positive training for dogs (cats and other animals, too) but what exactly does it mean. Who doesn’t enjoy being praised for a job well done. Our pets thrive on praise and of course, food too. Positive reinforcement is offering praise and/or treats for your pet’s positive behavior. That’s what positive […]
Hydrotherapy or water therapy is great way to provide a low impact exercise for your dog, with or without joint pain. For dogs with joint pain and arthritis, regular exercise like running or walking can be painful due to amount of weight that your dog’s joints must support. Exercise in a pool, a lake or […]
