How to Become a Dog Trainer
Everywhere you look things have gone to the dogs! Earning a living as a dog trainer is fun and doable. Although the dog training industry remains unregulated, certification helps you stand out from your competition and offers many other benefits for networking, marketing and continuing education. While you’re considering certification, or working on completing it, here are the basic steps to become a dog trainer: Become versed in canine body language and emotions Shadow other dog trainers to get hands-on experience Find a qualified...
It’s Official: We’ve Given Away Our One Millionth Pizza in Ukraine!
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MillionPizzas3.mp4 It’s a momentous occasion for GreaterGood, Greater Good Charities, Siobhan’s Trust, and all of the amazing volunteers and donors who have helped make this moment a reality! We’re excited to announce that we have officially cooked and distributed our one millionth pizza in Ukraine! The war in Ukraine has been actively destroying homes, buildings, and important infrastructure in the country since February of 2022. Many people have been...
Rare Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Faces Extinction in Oil Basin Battle
In the heart of the lucrative oil and natural gas basins of southeastern New Mexico and West Texas, a small and inconspicuous creature is teetering on the brink of extinction. The dunes sagebrush lizard, a rare species found nowhere else in the world, is facing relentless threats from energy development, mining, and climate change, the Associated Press reports. Its survival now hangs in the balance as conservationists clash with oil and gas operators and ranchers in a battle that could determine the lizard’s fate. As the U.S. Fish and...
Outdoor Safety for Cats
Letting your cat enjoy the great outdoors this spring can enrich his life and enhance his well-being — as long as you make his safety your number one priority When it comes to cats, the need for environmental enrichment is underestimated. Just like dogs, cats need stimulation to prevent boredom and behavior problems. One way to provide this stimulation and enrichment is to give your cat an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer. While many cats are quite happy to stay inside, others appreciate being able to get out now...
Watch Teddy The Bark Knight Valiantly Show Up When His Owner Uses The BatDog Signal
Dogs are excellent companions. They will provide you comfort and love without anything in return. Do you know what else is amazing about dogs? They are… convenient. Convenient not only in the way that they can alleviate stress and sadness, but they can also be convenient in little ways where you won’t have to bend down when you drop food on the ground. But that doesn’t always work with some food items, of course. We can only use our pets as a hoover if the food is safe for them and palatable. The Instagram account of...
Mischievous Dog Finds Way to Dye Her Hair… Twice
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! My pawsitively unique Lassie is the perfect addition to our family! When we picked her up as a nine-week-old puppy, the family rehoming her had already named her Lassie, and we felt it was just too fitting with her classic Collie markings for us to change. PHOTO: ROGER ADKINS We got her as a “little...
Cat Thinks He’s A Baby And Takes Over In His Human Brother’s Swing
In the realm of the Internet, cat content is king. There are countless viral memes, pictures and videos of adorable and animal antics that often feature cats. One mischievous feline managed to make his way to Internet stardom by commandeering a baby swing. Photo: Reddit/u/Asleepnarrow It all began when the cat’s family brought home a tiny little human baby. Cats are known to be curious in nature, and this clever feline is no different. While some cats aren’t a fan of tiny humans, this cat got comfortable with the baby and it seems...
Will Pneumonia In A Puppy Cause Health Problems Down The Road?
When we welcome a puppy into our lives, we make a life-long commitment to take care of them. Considering it’s such a big commitment, we want to know what we’re getting into to the best of our abilities. Dogs with health issues might require extra resources, like time and money. But often, it’s hard to tell what health problems a puppy might develop as they age. Photo: Pexels/Viktoria B. One question a pet parent might wonder is if pneumonia can have lasting effects on a puppy. If your puppy has pneumonia, will they ever be...
Why Do Cats Stare At Humans?
Have you ever noticed how cats tend to stare at people? My sister has a cat and whenever I take my laptop to her house to work, he digs into me with eyes like daggers. Whenever I look up from my computer, he’s staring. Photo: Pexels/Rido Alwarno At first, it can be unsettling but it’s also quite endearing. As it turns out, cats don’t stare at humans for no reason! According to Purina, cats use staring as a form of non-verbal communication. A cat’s stare can tell us a lot if we know what to look for. They can be...
House Cat Protects Home From Bobcat And Chases Her Off
If you’re familiar with bobcats or mountain lions, you recognize that they’re quite large compared to their domesticated relatives. House cats might be feisty at times but they’re no match against a wild bobcat. Apparently, one bold house cat decided to test his luck when a bobcat approached his home in Northern California. Photo: YouTube/Kym Kemp According to Active Norcal, Pat and Keith Neighbors live in Southern Humboldt County in Northern California. They have a surveillance camera set up at their home and they managed...
New Study Reveals the U.S. States Where Vets are Currently Most in Demand
A new study has revealed Colorado as the state where veterinarians are most in demand. The analysis, conducted by canine supplement provider PetLab, looked at the number of Google searches for the 10 most common search terms relating to animal hospitals and veterinarian care. They then looked at the number of monthly searches in each state and compared it to population size in order to determine how many searches were made per 100,000 residents. Photo: PetLab The results show that Colorado is the state where veterinarians are most in demand,...
Roger The Boat Cat Learns How To Swim
It’s no secret that cats and water don’t mix. In fact, there’s a stereotype about cats that says they hate water and swimming! Aside from drinking water, they prefer to stay dry. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule and this is no different. There are several documented instances of cats enjoying water, like one feline who loves sprinklers and another cat who enjoys swimming. Photo: TikTok/@svphoenixstudio Recently, a cat named Roger made a splash on the Internet when he learned how to swim in an unexpected way!...
Can Dogs Eat Green Beans?
The simple answer is yes! Many dogs enjoy green beans as treats, snacks or meal toppers. In addition, green beans are affordable and low calorie. At 31 calories per cup, they are an ideal treat for pups on a diet. Nutritional components of green beans include: Fiber Healthy carbohydrate Antioxidants Vitamin C Vitamin K Vitamin A Calcium Potassium Vitamin B6 Essential fatty acids How to feed green beans to your dog There are a few guidelines to follow when feeding your dog green beans. Serve your dog plain green beans. Never cook green beans...
Police Rescue Pet Bunny Found Wandering Outside During A Storm
Police officers in Roswell, Georgia saved a pet bunny who was wandering outside during a storm. The Roswell Police Department shared on Facebook that the bunny was found wandering around Grimes Bridge Park in the middle of the night. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Andre Carrotflower License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Considering the harsh weather conditions, it’s a good thing the little guy was found when he was! They wrote, “We interrupt your regularly scheduled bear content to bring you late-breaking bunny content.Is this your bunny? They were...
Leia Just Wants To Live In Peace But Her Brother Is Not Gonna Let That Happen On His Watch
Sibling spats are nothing out of the ordinary. Anyone who grew up with a sibling has experienced it. Once you grow up, all these little fights become fond memories and soon you’ll be looking back and will even be reminiscing with your brother or sister about all the things you’ve fought about. My brother once asked me, “Remember the time I used to cover your mouth when you were about to cry?” Yeah. I did. He did that so our parents wouldn’t be able to check in on us and see that I, poor little me, was being...
GreaterGood CEO Serves the People of Ukraine
You may have heard that GreaterGood’s CEO, Tim Kunin, was recently in Ukraine handing out tourniquets to military members who can use them to save lives. But his trip was meant to do far more than that to help the Ukrainian people. Here are some of the other things Kunin accomplished in his four short days on the ground in Ukraine. Kunin was able to view the devastation caused by the explosion of the Kakhovka Dam and other areas that have been destroyed by Russian attacks. He visited the MRIYA Charitable Foundation and a summer camp for...
“Hard Hat Cats” Helps Feral Kitties Find Stable Working Positions in NYC
Sheila Massey is a talent agent of sorts tending to her non-paying clients in an effort to find them stable gigs doing the only thing they know how: hunting for a living. Her “clients” are part of New York City’s feral cat population, and they need homes. But not just any home will do. “They don’t want to be on anybody’s sofa,” explained Massey of the nonprofit Hard Hat Cats, “but they make great working cats.” Massey spends her days introducing herself to the management and owners of...
Homeless Dog Hit By Car And Left To Suffer On Street Needs Your Help To Heal
Young dogs love nothing more than to run and play. Sadly, a homeless 2-year-old dog in Bulgaria is unable to run, play, or walk without pain after being hit by a car. He was left on the streets to suffer until Love for Love Dog Shelter and Association took him in. He was named Brisko and rushed to the vet when they noticed he was unable to put weight on his front right leg. Photo: Love for Love Dog Shelter and Association “We took him to emergency care where it was discovered that he has a right front leg fracture of radius and ulna....
Calls for End to Animal Cruelty Follow Outrage as Horse Dies at Ageuma Shinji Festival
The Ageuma Shinji (Rising Horse) festival in Mie prefecture, Japan, has been revered for centuries, but has recently become a sad example of animal cruelty masquerading as entertainment. The death of a horse named Merzouga, who had to be euthanized after breaking its leg during the festival, has sparked outrage and prompted the Life Investigation Agency NGO to file criminal complaints against more than 130 people associated with the event, the BBC reports. The festival, which dates back centuries, involves forcing horses to run up a steep...
Shelter Dogs Say Goodbye To Staff After Being Adopted In Touching Video
It is the day all shelter dogs patiently wait for – adoption day. The dogs can barely contain their excitement and their tails never stop wagging as they leave their kennel for the last time to meet their new family. As they leave to start their new lives, they make sure to thank the people who loved and cared for them at the shelter. “Goodbyes are so bittersweet,” captioned a compilation video posted by TikTok user @wellbehaved1 of shelter dogs at The Hoke County Animal Shelter saying goodbye to staff. Screenshot: TikTok...
