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Cats Are NOT Low-Maintenance Pets

Cats Are NOT Low-Maintenance Pets

There is a pervasive belief that cats are easy pets. Many folks talk about cats as animals that mostly care for themselves, entertain themselves, are largely independent, and prefer to just sleep all day and eat out of a bowl. These assumptions are simply not true....
Belly Rub Invite?…Or “Please Stop!” Plea?

Belly Rub Invite?…Or “Please Stop!” Plea?

When a dog rolls over and exposes its belly, what is the first thing you tend to do? What if the dog exposing its belly is your own dog cuddling with you on the couch? Now, what if the dog is your friend’s dog you have just met in their home a few minutes ago? Ok, now...
E-Collar or Recovery Collar? Time for a Rebrand!

E-Collar or Recovery Collar? Time for a Rebrand!

Veterinary friends and pet guardians!  Some food for thought.  In many veterinary environments, the term “e-collar” refers to the “cone of shame” (aka, Elizabethan collar) that we use to keep dogs and cats from licking or chewing at injuries,...
Big Emotional Change Requires a Big Emotional Experience

Big Emotional Change Requires a Big Emotional Experience

Trainers often hear pet guardians lament, “He never does that for me!” And perhaps it is true. Why does this happen? How does your trainer make it look easy? The reasons for this are many, but one of the simplest explanations is just a word: JOY. Too many people think...