Crafts you can do with your dog
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Is Your Dog Leash Reactive?
Leash reactivity can make your dog difficult to walk. Here’s how to make the world a friendlier place for him. Walking our dogs should be an enjoyable, enriching opportunity to connect with our canine companions, and with nature. But sometimes, dogs – and the people who love them — aren’t able to enjoy this basic activity due to leash reactivity. Let’s look at what leash reactivity is, why it happens, and what you can do to help your dog. What Leash Reactivity Looks Like We’ve all seen (or maybe even...
Am I Ready for a Dog?
You’re thinking about getting a dog. But, at the same time, you’re wondering whether you’re ready. There are many things to consider when deciding whether it’s the right time to get a canine best friend. Be honest with yourself. Determining whether you’re ready for the commitment of a dog requires looking at your life and answering the following questions. Questions to consider when deciding if you’re ready for a dog: Do you have time for a dog? A dog requires a substantial time commitment. Your pup will...
Helpful Pit Bull Comes To His Dad’s Rescue In This Hilarious Viral Video
Help! This man is slipping on an icy patch in front of his house with nothing he could hold onto nearby. Oh, wait! What’s this? His furry friend is here to help. PHOTO: Pixabay/Thomas H. A video posted on Facebook went viral because of a very good dog and its hilarious way of helping his owner out of a very slippery situation. The video starts with both owner and pet in the frame, on their merry way to go inside their house. The pit bull has no problem crossing the short, icy distance between the pavement and the steps in front of their...
Karma is As Fast As How This Dog Ran to Chase Birds at the Beach
Most dogs get rowdy and too playful when they have so much energy to release. They are so happy about a lot of things that they are excited to do anything. Dogs find fun in almost everything, and they love having playmates around. That’s why they get excited when visiting dog parks and wag their tails whenever they see their favorite humans. A dog’s joy can be contagious, making them great for households. They never fail in making their humans laugh and smile with their hilarious antics. You won’t have a dull day with your...
NPS Proposes Ending Controversial Hunting Practices on National Preserves in Alaska
Some controversial hunting practices could soon come to an end in specific portions of Alaska. The National Park Service has announced a proposal that would change regulations for hunting and trapping on national preserves in the state. It would reverse the 2020 Alaska Hunting and Trapping rule, which allowed practices including bear baiting, using a spotlight to shoot hibernating bears and cubs in their dens, shooting wolf and coyote pups and mothers in their dens, using dogs to hunt black bears, and using motorboats to shoot swimming...
A Nurse Cat is the Source of Comfort and Hope for the Patients in Look Ahead Veterinary Hospital
There’s a dreadful feeling whenever a hospital crosses your mind. Although it’s also a place of birth, most people who stay in hospitals either have a disease or got into an accident. Patients dislike the feeling of waiting for a result which can be good or bad news. The possibility of getting admitted to the hospital for a long time also induces apprehension. You’ll never know when you’ll be able to go out since you are under observation. Nights are filled with worry, and you’ll feel hopeless from time to time....
Kitten Rescued From Middle of Road, Brought to Vet with Head Injuries
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I am a veterinary technician. I was on my way to work one morning two weeks ago, and right before pulling into work, I saw what looked like a sock or shirt laying in the road. I didn’t think much of it. About 15 minutes later, a woman came in holding a box and saying she found a kitten on the road. She thought it was still alive. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / HERBERT AUST My heart sank...
Sweet Yet Shy American Staffie Needs Someone Just Like You Now!
It’s tough facing the world alone. Just ask Ajax, a handsome, guy who has spent a long time in an animal shelter waiting for a family of his own. A neutered tan and white American Staffordshire Terrier, the staff where he’s lived for roughly a year believes he’s about 2 years and 11 months old and that he weighs approximately 57 pounds. So, he’s a trim youngster, but he’s been stuck in limbo for nearly a year hoping someone will come along and see him for who he really is: a shy guy who just needs a patient and...
It’s National Cuddle Up Day! Who Will You Be Cuddling Up With?
Happy National Cuddle Up Day to all! In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s a day for cuddling and snuggling with someone you want to be close to. It can be a pet or a human, but pets get the lion’s share of the attention. Cuddling releases oxytocin, a hormone with tremendous health benefits that include warm, fuzzy feelings and pain relief. Oxytocin also aids in reducing heart disease and lowers blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. What other excuse do you need to cuddle on January 6? Most Affectionate Dog Breeds According to...
