We’ve all seen them: those carefree dog food commercials that feature adorable, furry puppies jumping on the laps of children, licking their faces and, for the most part, being on their best behavior. Unable to resist the allure of this loveable scene played out on television, children ask their parents for a dog of their [...]
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Say What?
If you’ve ever taken dog training classes, then you know there are specific expressions used ...
Spring has Sprung!
Have a great spring with your furry friend by following these health, safety and training tips. Heartworm infection The American Heartworm Society recommends that all dogs be tested annually for heartworm infection. Transmitted by mosquitoes, this serious parasitic disease can be fatal. Fortunately, there are a variety of options for preventing heartworm infection; talk to [...]
Wild Parents Know Best
It was a gorgeous spring day; one of those rare times when our central Ohio sky was clear blue, the sun was shining, and it was just warm enough to go without a coat. Everyone was at the park that day, joggers, hikers, pet owners, picnickers, and some simply seeking fresh air. The nature center [...]
Litter Box 101: Create an Appealing Elimination Station
Our furry little feline friends who share our homes have a seemingly innate internal wiring to defecate and urinate in the litter boxes we provide for them. The reasoning behind this covering of waste in cats in the wild is to avoid detection from potential predators. It seems a very convenient thing that our cats [...]
Book Review: Don’t Shoot the Dog!
Don’t Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training By Karen Pryor, 202 pages, 1999, Bantam Books Now in its third edition, Karen Pryor’s Don’t Shoot the Dog is still regarded as “the book” on positive reinforcement. As someone who is new to the subject, I can hardly disagree. The book offers plenty [...]
Cats vs. Dogs: The Age-Old Debate
Dogs and cats. Or, cats and dogs, depending on which side you’re on. It’s one of the great rivalries of the ages, and everyone assumes that the two sides are completely different. However, there are some similarities that I’ve observed. Before I begin, I must state that I’m not an expert in animal behavior, but [...]
Winter-Proofing Your Dog
There’s much talk during the summer months about the importance of protecting your dog from the blazing sun and how to keep it from suffering the ill effects of heat stroke, dehydration or worse. However, it is equally important to keep your dog warm during the freezing winter months. Frostbite, hypothermia and even death are [...]
Evening Offers Hope for City’s Kitties
House Wine in Worthington was buzzing with chatter. Old friends were reconnecting, new friends being made. Wine glasses were filled… and emptied. Colorful, cat-themed works of art lined the back of the store. It was, after all, a night for the kitties. The festivities were coordinated by Victoria Vetere, visionary behind ZenCat Gallery, a new [...]