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Tips on Hiring a Professional Dog Trainer

You’ve just adopted a dog or perhaps you’re thinking about adopting but want some professional help with training. Maybe you want to...

Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

Several months ago, someone in one of the online Facebook groups that I’m part of asked what we pet professionals thought a potential...

What Will Happen to Your Pets When You Die?

Guest post by Susan (last name withheld by request) Every dog and cat should have a Pet Directive. Here’s why. This past month I was...

The Pros and Cons of Dog Parks

Dog parks have become a great source or recreation-for dogs and their owners-over the past several years, especially for those owners who...

Product Review-The Freedom No-Pull Harness

I’ve tried a number of harnesses over the years but my favorite go-to harness has become The Freedom No-Pull Harness. Problems with other...

Ten Tips to Help Find Your Missing Pet

Dog theft is nothing new. Perhaps you heard the recent story about Lady Gaga’s dog walker being shot and her dogs stolen. Since the...

Should I Hire a Pet Sitter or Board My Cat?

Questions to ask when deciding whether to hire a pet sitter or board your cat.

Tips for Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

Our canine friends can suffer from periodontal disease just like us. Here are some tips on how to brush their teeth.

Begin Training Your Puppy Early

Here are some training tips you can do when you first bring your puppy home.

Roanoke Shelter Participates in Study to Lower Stress in Shelter Dogs

Virginia Tech and Arizona State University are partnering with Maddie’s Fund and a Roanoke Animal Shelter to see if short-term fostering...