Does Your Cat Need a Job?

We just published a post about canine enrichment in the form of food puzzles. Did you know that our feline friends thrive with enrichment as well? I learned about feline enrichment the hard way.  Who knew that cats would misbehave when bored? I sure didn’t. Slinky was our first cat and his shenanigans were “extra”. We even had to hire a cat sitter to sleep over while we were away. Left to his own devices, there would have been a lot of kitty smash destruction moments. Lucky for me, my misbehaving cat is what led me to becoming a professional dog (and sometimes cat) trainer. 

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Frozen Treats for Hot Dogs

Don’t you just love summer? The beach, lemonade, sunshine… and feeling instantly sticky as soon as you step outside your door. Anyone else have the heat dome blues? On some hot and humid days, the last thing you want to do is take your dog for a walk. Then there are the countless dogs who can’t tolerate being out in the heat for long periods, like brachycephalic dogs (dogs who have very short muzzles). So how can we help our canine companions during the dog days of summer?

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Avoid Firework Freak-outs - Create an Indoor Doggy Spa Day

Does your canine companion suffer from Fireworks Phobia? Consider creating a safe space to help your pup relax in a spa-like setting. We’ve got a few ideas for you to set up an oasis of serenity for your dog.

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Help for Sound Sensitive Dogs

If you dread pop up thunderstorms, fireworks, that beeping sound of smoke detectors losing battery power, the rumble of trashcans being dragged to the curb, loud vehicles driving by, and more, you probably have a dog who’s stressed out by these sounds. It equally stresses us to see our dogs experiencing stress. What can we do to help our sound sensitive or noise phobic dogs?

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How Many Spoons Do I Have?

Whether it’s the news or googling dog behavior that has you feeling like you’re drinking from a fire hose, it’s important to turn off the tap and focus on what you can do right now. Let’s face it, there are days when we have all the energy for our dogs and days when we have zero energy. We’ve curated a list for each type of day as a jumping-off point for you. Use these suggestions as activity inspiration for your various energy days and create your own list based on your dog’s comfort and ability.

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Have Any Pets Lived Here?

If you’re preparing your home for sale, your realtor may have told you to declutter and tuck away all of your pet’s stuff. You may be staging your home as if no pet has ever lived there. This is not an easy nor particularly fun chore. Don’t worry, we’re taking one more thing off your to-do list with these tips.

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