Whether or not you go all-out for obedience training, every dog owner needs to teach their furry friend at least some basic manners. How best to go about this oh-so-necessary task? You may have used correction in the past, or a combination of correction & positive reinforcement. We’re advocates of the kinder, gentler (and more…
As professional pet groomers, we have to be great doggie communicators. We read a lot of what our furry friends are telling us from doggie body language, and we also get an earful of their vocalizations: everything from the yap-yap-yap that means, “I’m so excited you’re here” to the throaty rumble that lets us know…
Planning a trip without your furry family members? If Fido & Fluffy will be staying home with a pet sitter, there is much to consider beyond basic instructions for food and water. Here are some of our favorite tips to help your pet sitter provide the best possible care for your dogs and cats while…
A dog’s ears are without doubt one of the most sensitive regions of the animal’s body. Our furry friends use their ears for everything from detecting can openers (from several rooms away), to monitoring when the neighbors let their cat out. They also communicate important emotions like curiousity, happiness, and “when’s dinner?” Lots can go…