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 […]
In August 2011,a Russian Tortoise was found in Oceanside, California, duct-taped to a number of helium balloons that carried him aloft. The tortoise was finally caught in a tree when a strong blast of wind blew him to the ground. He was rescued and found a new home at Mission Trails Park in San Diego. […]
Kathy Hodel of Lake Havasu, Arizona has brought a very serious situation to our attention. Temperatures in Lake Havasu can rise well over 100 degrees with added humidity. However Havasu’s animal shelter, supported by taxpayers and donations, for some unknown reason, will not install donated air conditioners in dog shelter areas. The present method of […]
