Why Are Dogs Scared of Vacuums and What To Do About It
Does your dog run and cower when you bring the vacuum out? Or maybe he lunges and barks at the vacuum? Vacuums are among the sounds dogs hate. Professional dog trainer Marj Ediger explains why dogs are scared of vacuums and what to do about it. Why Dogs Are Scared of Vacuums? Vacuums are loud, have a strange odor and are large moving objects inside a dog’s home, explains Marji, which is why dogs bark at vacuums. If you think a vacuum is loud, imagine being a dog. They hear high pitches, that humans can’t, coming from vacuums and...
What Can I Give My Dog for Pain at Home?
When your dog injures herself, you may be tempted to search through your medicine cabinet to find something to help your dog in pain — but don’t. Giving her any human over-the-counter pain medication at home could cause more harm. What can I give my dog for pain relief at home? Nothing in your medicine cabinet is safe for your dog’s pain relief. Advil, Tylenol, Aleve and other human pain medications are dangerous for dogs. Giving NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs made for humans to dogs can damage the kidneys...
Top Dog-Friendly Summer Road Trip Spots
Want to take a vacation, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of flying? Why not plan a road trip? The best part about road trips is that it’s easy for your pup to join as your co-pilot. If you’re still deciding where you want to go, take a look at our list of top dog-friendly summer road trip spots. Holbrook, Arizona This tiny town in Arizona is home to Holbrook Dog Park, a small but very clean park across from one of the town’s pet-friendly accommodations – but this isn’t what makes it a top...
Why Do Dogs Sit on Your Feet?
Dogs sitting on our feet is a simple act that many pet parents experience regularly, but the reason isn’t so simple. What does it mean when dogs sit on your feet? The most common reason why our dogs sit at or on our feet is to feel a sense of security. California-based dog trainer Ash Miner, a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) who is working on a master’s degree in animal behavior, says a dog sitting on his or her parent’s feet is usually giving the pup the sense of someone having their back. It’s also to show...
Wild Filly That Roamed Outer Banks Alone For Months Has Finally Joined A Herd
Wild horses are pushed out of the herd they are born into around 2 to 3 years of age. They must find another herd to join, which usually isn’t a problem. However, one young filly in a remote part of the Outer Banks in North Carolina was seen wandering alone for months. The two-year-old filly named Alma was forcefully removed from the herd by the stallion, which is most likely her father. She was forced to roam the sandy shores alone in search of a new harem but was unsuccessful. She was spotted by many visitors who thought she was lost...
Field service and public safety resource drive
Let’s face it, animal field services professionals have an incredibly difficult job. They are in the community every day working as animal control officers, humane investigators, outreach staff, community cat trappers and provide a variety of other services. They are a vital connection between the people in your community and the services government agencies provide. That’s why the Maddie’s® Pet Forum August Resource Drive is all about Field Services and Public Safety Resources! Source: Chew On...
Ella, the mini donkey that could!
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Therapy Pony Named Mayor of English Village, Then Banned From Local Pub
Patrick the Shetland pony has brought a lot of joy to the residents of the village of Cockington in southwest England. The village loves him so much, in fact, that they recently named him mayor. Then the tide turned against him, when he was subsequently banned from the local pub. Cockington, located in Devon, is home to the The Drum Inn, a pub with a garden and an interaction pen. That’s where you’d often find Patrick the Pony, grazing between visits to local recovery groups and hospitals, where he provides therapy services. He...
‘Bossiest, Angriest’ Kitten Rescued, Becomes New Family’s Adventure Buddy
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 lost my 22-year-old cat in 2009. She had been my kitty since I was 5, and I was heartbroken. I wanted another pet but just couldn’t bring myself to pick one; animals had always found me and I figured when the time was right, an animal would show up. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / IVABALK Fast forward two years, my husband called me and told me I needed to come to his work to pick up a tiny...
Lifesaving Paw-tnerships: How to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Between Rescues and Shelters
This is fundamental: Shelters and rescue organizations must work cooperatively in order to save animals in need. Having worked in large open admissions shelters, and now as a rescue director, I have witnessed thriving partnerships—as well as those that have soured. With these years of experience, an initiative I now champion is relationship-building between shelters and rescues. Here are some of the ways for shelters and rescues to best grow positive, long-lasting relationships. For Shelters: Build Personal...
