HOW WAS YOUR PET’S WINTER?
It was certainly a challenging winter for many of us who live where the weather…
Author: Val Hughes
SEPARATION ANXIETY OR … NOT?
Recently, I got a request for advice from a local friend who’d helped her neighbor…
AFTER THE ATTACK: RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY
In early March, a friend’s little dog was attacked by a bigger dog. Last week,…
WHEN A BIG DOG ATTACKS A LITTLE DOG
I stopped scrolling immediately that morning when I saw the post on Facebook—a small dog…
DOES YOUR CAT COME WHEN CALLED?
I was curious. I asked online: “Got cats? I’d love to hear from you, whether…
RETRAINING A DOG THAT ELIMINATES ONLY OUTSIDE TO USE POTTY PADS INSIDE
Years ago, my golden retriever, by then older than the age to which many of…
BUYER BEWARE: WHEN ADS MISLEAD ABOUT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR DOGS
I’ve been reading the comments again, and I should know better. I’m still astounded at…
PRODUCTS THAT PROMISE TO CALM YOUR DOG—WHY SO MANY CURRENTLY?
I’ve been overwhelmed online in recent months with ads for supplements that are said to…
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PET?
I was curious, so I asked online, “What was your first pet?” I added: “How…
THE ANTI-BARK DEVICE DOESN’T STOP YOUR DOG’S BARKING—WHAT’S WRONG?
You’re losing sleep, the neighbors are complaining, nobody in your house can watch TV or…