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Unlocking the Power of Data to Improve Puppy Training Outcomes
Did you know that just by training your puppy, you could be helping to improve the future of dog training for everyone? Your Puppy Training Journey Could Help Shape the Future Zigzag-the world’s leading puppy training app-supports hundreds of thousands of active puppy guardians each year, offering bite-sized, science-backed training plans tailored to each dog’s age, breed, and personality. But what you might not know is that these experiences—every wobble, every win, every “oops, we chewed the sofa again”—is helping to build a clearer picture of what puppy guardians really… Continued
Sudden Tension Between Cats: Could It Be Non-Recognition Aggression?
Each year, countless cats and their guardians are affected by non-recognition aggression, a phenomenon in which a cat returning home from an outing is suddenly treated as an intruder by a cat who remained at home. This situation often occurs after a visit to the vet, but it can also happen after a trip to the groomer, an outdoor excursion, or a visit to a home with dogs. Experts believe scent plays a key role in triggering non-recognition aggression. If left unaddressed, the at-home cat may attack the returning cat,… Continued
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Unlocking the Power of Data to Improve Puppy Training Outcomes
Did you know that just by training your puppy, you could be helping to improve the future of dog training for everyone? Your Puppy Training Journey Could Help Shape the Future Zigzag-the world’s leading puppy training app-supports hundreds of thousands of active puppy guardians each year, offering bite-sized, science-backed training plans tailored to each dog’s age, breed, and personality. But what you might not know is that these experiences—every wobble, every win, every “oops, we chewed the sofa again”—is helping to build a clearer picture of what puppy guardians really… Continued
Weathering Your Dog’s Fear of Thunderstorms
Thunderstorm season has begun. There are 80-90 million dogs in the USA alone, and I have read that 20% have noise phobias. It can be debilitating for dogs, and life-changing for their people. My friend, Lisa, lives with such a dog, Sweet Min, who was very fearful of storms, fireworks and other sounds. Lisa has worked diligently to improve Min’s quality of life, and I wrote this post to tell her story of discovering what has helped, from a pet steward’s perspective. Is Your Dog Frightened of Thunderstorms? Many dogs… Continued
Ensuring Your Dog’s Mental Health & Well-Being
It’s that time of year for various walks to benefit one nonprofit cause or another. Several of you will undoubtedly participate, running or walking and doing your part to help others. Thank you! Some of you with dogs will even bring your dogs to this mass gathering of humanity and semi-organized chaos. Based on my many years of experience at these events, many of your dogs will proclaim in various ways, “Why didn’t you let me stay home?!” Does Your Dog Enjoy Public Events…? …Or would they rather stay home?… Continued
Is There a Dog in the House? Keeping Kids Safe at Playdates and Childcare
A Doggone Safe Playdate Checklist As I was exploring the Doggone safe free public resources, I smiled when I realized how many excellent resources there are to use and share. One of my favorites is “Play Dates and Babysitter’s House.” This resource features basic questions a parent should be asking to keep their child safe, like: A parent would ask these and many more questions of a prospective in-home daycare or nanny. Rarely does it occur to a parent to ask if the family has a dog and, if so, what… Continued
Sudden Tension Between Cats: Could It Be Non-Recognition Aggression?
Each year, countless cats and their guardians are affected by non-recognition aggression, a phenomenon in which a cat returning home from an outing is suddenly treated as an intruder by a cat who remained at home. This situation often occurs after a visit to the vet, but it can also happen after a trip to the groomer, an outdoor excursion, or a visit to a home with dogs. Experts believe scent plays a key role in triggering non-recognition aggression. If left unaddressed, the at-home cat may attack the returning cat,… Continued
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