[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block New research conducted by our Stop Puppy Mills campaign reveals that the American Kennel Club, a purebred dog registry organization that used to call itself “the dog’s champion,” has opposed more than 450 bills that aimed to help pups since 2008. What’s more, its opposition has escalated, at […]
Is Your Dog’s Food Bowl Half Full or Half Empty?
[ad_1] How to tell if your dog is a pessimist or optimist. Artwork: Sarah Alsmiller Guest post by Sky Sobol We all know people who are optimists. The glass is always half-full, and they see the bright side of everything. We also all know some pessimists — people that see the glass half-empty and read […]
Pet owners caught dumping dogs, but animal shelters say they’re at capacity
[ad_1] NEW ORLEANS — Pet rescues across New Orleans are pleading with the city to step up and help with the staggering number of pets being surrendered. One rescue shelter said they are getting 20 surrender requests a day, but they have a solution that could save the animals. Zeus’ Rescues shared their Nest camera […]
What are Reward-Based Training Methods for Dogs (and Cats)?
[ad_1] It’s best for your pet if you only use reward-based methods to train them. Here’s what that means. Photo: OlgaOvcharenko/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. Dog training methods […]
Man arrested for illegal dumping and animal cruelty after 30 dogs found in cages in Miramar – NBC 6 South Florida
[ad_1] Investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department announced the arrest of Harry Nelson, 65, for illegal dumping and animal cruelty after 30 dogs were found held in unsanitary living conditions at 15600 SW 172 Avenue in Miami. According to the detectives, they received information about a property zoned for agricultural purposes being used as an […]
Invisible Dogs | My Shetland
[ad_1] And now the dogs wear their hi-vis on all dog walks because no one can be trusted and of course the flowers are exactly the same ruddy colour. So now I am thinking about losing the jackets for the summer as there is absolutely no point. No point at all. I think everyone should […]
Teaching Recall and Stopping Dogs From Getting Lost with Maria Karunungan
[ad_1] The steps you can take to teach any dog to come when called and to help stop them getting lost. The Pawsitive Post in Conversation episode 10. This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. […]
Can You Imagine? Those Barking and Snarling Dogs are Upset, Not Misbehaving
[ad_1] A dog trainer ponders the question, somewhat retrospectively: what would it be like to be seen, or to have our dogs seen, as struggling, instead of misbehaving? Kristi holding Wilma, who was a puppy, with Grace in an abandoned boat on the shores of Boot Lake in Inuvik, NWT. Photo: Yoenne Ewald By Kristi […]
How a future animal welfare facility will improve the life of pets at the shelter
[ad_1] Built in the 1950s, the Abilene Animal Shelter was never meant for animals to stay for extended periods of time. The kennels are small, it’s loud, and it’s hard to keep clean. “If you can just imagine, it’s absorbed 70 plus years of waste at this point,” said Andrea Robison, the board president for […]
Annual Run With the Big Dogs Raises Money for Pocatello Animal Services | Local News
[ad_1] Saturday was a chilly and furry morning for a fun run. The 26th annual Run with the Big Dogs event took place in Lower Ross Park with big dogs, and small dogs, and in between dogs. The course featured a 2K and a 5K route. Those who registered received a t-shirt and a ‘doggy […]