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Halloween Can Be Stressful for Dogs
Halloween can be fun for us but stressful for dogs, especially if you get a lot of trick-or-treaters coming to the door. Trick-or-Treaters You could consider putting up a sign saying, “no trick-or-treaters please” and leave sweeties in a safe place outside for children to help themselves to instead. Otherwise, keep your dog inside and away from the door as your dog may not recognize that the ghost, vampire or witch at your door is a child or person they know. Even a fairy can be scary to a dog… Continued
Book Review: Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs by Catherine Hepburn
Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs is the debut book of UK-based author Catherine Hepburn. It’s a picture book set to be published in the UK on November 7, 2025 from Austin Macauley Publishers. The author, who is also the illustrator, tells a story about Ben and his dog Jay who is a loveable yellow Labrador. Through the drawings and story, the reader learns about discovering what a dog is telling you with his body language and how to respond… Continued
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Charlee’s Ordeal with an Electronic Shock Fencing System
When Charlee was adopted, her family wanted to keep her safe while enjoying their yard. So, they installed an electronic containment system (ECS). An ECS consists of a wire buried around the perimeter of the property. The dog wears a collar with an electronic device sensing when it is close to the wire. When the collar is close to the wire, it charges and delivers a beep and/or electric shock. An ECS business installed the system. The installer put the collar on Charlee to “get used to it.” Then he configured it to… Continued
Minimum Core Pet Care Duties Your Pet Sitter Should Provide: A Checklist for Clients
This resource is a product of the PPG Pet Care Division Team: Kat Frizzell, CPPS, FFCP, PFACCI, PLBS; Kristi Jones, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CET; and Roxanne Dockter, MSc., CPPS, FFCP, CFVA, PFACCI The “minimum level of care” provided by a pet sitter typically involves meeting the pet’s basic needs, preserving their routine, and safeguarding their well-being in their familiar home setting. Pet care companies should have these core pet care duties documented, in particular if there are contractors and employees, to ensure a standard level of minimum care, irrespective of who… Continued
Would You Know If Your Dog Was in Pain?
“Your dog wouldn’t be able to run like that if she was in pain.” “My dog isn’t in pain. They can play fetch for hours!” ”My dog loves his walks. He’s crazy when I pick up his harness and he races out the door, pulling me the whole way! How could he be in pain?” All of these are real statements that I’ve heard, including about my own dog. The problem is that, sadly, they aren’t true. Dogs can and will do many things when in pain that seem counterintuitive… Continued
Book Review: Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs by Catherine Hepburn
Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs is the debut book of UK-based author Catherine Hepburn. It’s a picture book set to be published in the UK on November 7, 2025 from Austin Macauley Publishers. The author, who is also the illustrator, tells a story about Ben and his dog Jay who is a loveable yellow Labrador. Through the drawings and story, the reader learns about discovering what a dog is telling you with his body language and how to respond… Continued
A Philosophical Divide: The Dilemma Facing Pets and Their People
A pet owner seeking a trainer is often in a highly emotional and stressful situation, dealing with a challenging behavioral issue. The ethical divide in the pet training industry forces you to make a complex choice between philosophies that may not be clearly defined. Confusion and Mistrust The ethical landscape of the pet professional industry is characterized by a profound and enduring philosophical divide between organizations that advocate for force-free training and those that support a “balanced” approach. The pet professional landscape is not only split by different methods but… Continued
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