We all want our dogs to live as long as possible, but with age comes a reasonable chance they will develop doggie dementia, or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). A study at the Un ...
CBD biscuits and oil are used for anxiety because of their calming effect. CBD is one option for helping a fearful, anxious dog and best used in conjunction with other strategies f ...
We all know there’s a bias against American Pit Bull Terriers and pit bull-type breeds. The truth is pit bulls are loyal, obedient, loving, and sociable. So why is it that so many p ...
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When shelters or rescues obtain a dog with physical injuries or ailments, they almost always intervene medically if needed. These steps make the dog feel so much better and increas ...
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http://chewonthis.maddiesfund.org/2018/06/shelter-dog-behavior-assessments-not-reliable-reports-aspca We’ve come a long way in the last five years. As many of you know, ARK was foun ...
Comments Off on Field Trips for Dogs remove them from euthanasia list for behavior
Such simple programs, once rare, are becoming standard practice in many progressive shelters. Tell us about your local shelter? Do they have field trips outings? Overnight fos ...
“We’re starting a family and can’t trust our dog around a baby. We love our dog, but we just can’t keep him.” Rescues and shelters hear this frequently and yes, safety is the ...
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There’s lots of negative buzz about shelter evaluations. They are conducted in a stressful environment and capture just a few moments in time with a stranger poking, prodding, and ...
Artist Mark Barone painted 5,500 dog portraits as a visual record of the number of shelter dogs euthanized every year in the United States. The 12” X 12” oil on canvas portraits, w ...
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Research and common sense tell us that certain types of sound and the volume of sound have an impact on animals, especially those living in a shelter and those who are afraid of lo ...