The Daily Fetch Happy Tail: A match is made across the miles Bella's first home didn't work out. The family said she was too big and wasn't good around young children, so they relinquished her to The Animal Shelter Society in Zanesville, OH, who listed her on Petfinder. To Tina Trieff, who was looking for a buddy for her German Shepherd, Hayden, the "too big" dog looked like the perfect size. She and her... Read More
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Caring for Cats Benefits of Cat Massage by Petfinder In 1983, when I graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in New York City, my final paper was entitled, Massage Therapy from a Feline Point of View. I compared human and feline anatomy and physiology and adapted traditional Swedish massage techniques for cats... Read More
Dog Training “Salute” by Purina I love to teach dogs tricks. It's fun, no pressure, and it can really improve confidence in the owner and the dog. Teaching a trick follows the same formula that you will follow to teach your dog any new behavior. One of my very favorite tricks... Read More
Caring for Cats How to Avoid Kitty Boredom by Petfinder There is ample evidence that cats who spend their lives entirely indoors live much longer than their outdoor-only counterparts. But keeping an indoor cat happy as well as healthy means providing more than just good nutrition and regular veterinary care – you must also enrich your kitty’s environment. Eliciting a cat’s natural behaviors with hunting and foraging games can do wonders for your companion’s well-being... Read More
Dog Training The New Normal - Prepare for Big Changes with Your Pets by Purina One of the most common issues I am faced with as a professional dog trainer is helping owners prepare for big changes that are coming or that have just occurred. The most common stresses pet parents work through are moving homes, new... Read More
