09
Apr
I expressed my excitement, saying, “Congratulations! You and your Pekingese mix are now a therapy dog team.” The woman had tears of joy and her dog was happily dancing at her feet. As a team, they were well-suited to make people happy and bring comfort during their volunteer efforts. Volunteering with a therapy dog can be incredibly satisfying. Therapy dogs…
14
Mar
Springtime is the mating season for dogs, and female dogs in particular experience a surge in hormonal activity during this time. This can lead to various changes in their behavior and physiology, and it’s important for dog owners to be aware of these changes in order to provide appropriate care and prevent unwanted pregnancies. One of the most noticeable changes…
28
Feb
As the weather gets warmer, dogs tend to spend more time outdoors. While spring is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your furry friend, it is also a season when you need to be extra vigilant about their safety. Spring comes with its own set of dangers for dogs, and as a responsible pet owner, you should be…
31
Jan
As dog owners, we are able to see exactly how our canines experience separation anxiety. It could be from the absence of their favorite human (their owner, the family children, etc.) or they could be affected by the temporary or permanent absence of another animal they had lived with. The bottom line is our dogs are creatures of companionship and…
16
Jan
Since 2020 and the changes in way of life that came with the pandemic, we in the United States have seen a correlation between people being home more often and pet ownership. That means there are more dog owners than ever before. In fact, there are 83 million dogs that currently occupy the United States and only 5% of those…
