In 2007 a pitbull mix waited at a high-kill gassing shelter in the state of Georgia. She was fortunate enough to be rescued and transported to Fargo, N.D., but spent two years living in boarding facilities because no one would foster or adopt her.
Th...
Loose-leash walking: Days 9-10
The mutt and I (not pictured) are continuing to work on heeling. Some walks are better than others, but he is slowly improving. He has come a long way since the day I met him and took him on his first walk. Yep, he did no...
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I’ve always heard people are less likely to adopt black dogs. True or not, there are an awful lot of black dogs lingering a bit longer in shelters and rescue programs.
Maybe it’s our obsession with finding that “perfect” family ...
How to kennel train a dog:
First, bait the kennel with a very naughty cat.
Next, allow the dog to smell the bait …
If you are going to use a kennel at all with your dog, consistent kennel training is important. Most dogs have at least some a...
How to kennel train a dog:
First, bait the kennel with a very naughty cat.
Next, allow the dog to smell the bait …
If you are going to use a kennel at all with your dog, consistent kennel training is important. Most dogs have at least some a...
I’ve always fed my mutt and two cats dry food. They’ve eaten a few brands over the years, sometimes natural food, sometimes not.
I feed them dry food for convenience sake – convenience in buying it, storing it and preparing it. ItR...
Before you meet a local pet sitter, make sure you take plenty of time to plan ahead. Don’t wait until right before you leave for a trip. You will be rushed and will settle for the first option.
All the professionals might be full if it’s a ...
How could the local or federal government possibly regulate every so-called dog breeder?
The federal Animal Welfare Act requires commercial breeders to be licensed and inspected annually by the United States Department of Agriculture, according to a Se...
Note: This is a guest post by Stephanie Feldstein. Stephanie is the author of “Downward Dog,” a novel inspired by her experience as a pitbull advocate. She recently launched Patient Pup Training, a dog behavior consulting and in-home dog tr...
