A Guide to Wireless Dog Fences
Learn what GPS wireless dog fences are, who they’re best suited for, whether they meet your needs, and what features to look for in a system. A physical fence isn’t always a practical solution to contain your dog. A great alternative is a GPS fence. You can set up virtual perimeters to suit any property layout, offering unparalleled flexibility. By training your dog to recognize and respond to specific alert tones, you can effectively teach them to understand and respect these invisible boundaries without physical barriers....
How to Support Your Senior Dog with Ashwagandha
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. We call BS (Bad Science) on that! There are ways to help your aging dog go energetically (and pain- and fog-free) into their senior years, with plenty of new – or at the very least revived – tricks to boot. Starting with all-natural, all-healing, 100% safe ashwagandha. Senior dogs, like senior people, face a unique set of health challenges. These include things like reduced mobility, aching joints, cognitive decline, and decreased energy levels, to name but a few. But it does...
Apply now for Online Instructor-Led Courses!
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses may be the answer! The fall 2024 application window for all 11 offerings closes on August 30, 2024 at 2PM PT / 5PM ET. New this term is Field Services: Tools and Equipment, which will dive deep into mastering the safe, effective and humane utilization of standard-issue field services equipment. “Great class! The instructor and all the guest...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses registration, Return to Home ideas and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Registration for Online Instructor-Led Courses begins today!Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2024 application window closes on August 30, 2024 at 5pm Eastern. View the Offerings 2 Return to Home ideas to start using nowThe ideas are still very helpful in returning pets...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Announces Industry-Expert Developed List of Intake Reasons for Owner Surrender
(AUSTIN, TX) August 15, 2024–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting human and animal welfare, announces an industry first–a standardized list of intake reasons for owner surrender. A major collaboration with industry experts such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Shelter Animals Count (SAC), behavior and veterinary professionals, animal welfare organization-led working groups, focus groups, and preliminary testing within HASS pilot...
Why Positive Reinforcement Is the Best Way to Train Your Dog
Aversive dog training methods use punishment and intimidation, often leading to physical harm, fear and aggression. Positive reinforcement training, which comes from a gentle, reward-based approach, is much more effective as well as humane. Over the past few decades, we have seen a shift from aversive dog training methods to force-free, positive reinforcement training. Instead of punishing a dog for unwanted behaviors, positive reinforcement training rewards the dog for behaviors we do want. Not only is this a much kinder and safer way to...
Registration for Online Instructor-Led Courses begins August 19!
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2024 application window for all 11 offerings opens on August 19, 2024 and closes on August 30, 2024. New this term is Field Services: Tools and Equipment, which will dive deep into mastering the safe, effective and humane utilization of standard-issue field services equipment. “Thank you for effectively...
Create a Backyard Agility Course for Your Dog!
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
The Most Common Endocrine Diseases in Dogs and Cats — Part 2
From diabetes to Addison’s disease, a variety of disorders can affect your dog or cat’s endocrine system. This two-part article looks at the most common endocrine diseases affecting our animal companions. Your dog or cat’s endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete hormones to affect her body in various ways. The glands of the endocrine system regulate a range of functions, including metabolism, hair growth, muscle strength, digestion, and reproduction. Like other systems of the body, your dog or cat’s...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, managing arousal in the animal shelter setting webcast and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Webcast: Managing arousal in the shelter settingIf you’re looking to bring new ideas to your organizations about dog and cat behavior then consider joining Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection. This monthly webcast is held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 12PM PT/3PM ET and is an opportunity hear from speakers about behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal well-being… Learn More 10 questions to ask...
