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Introducing Your Dog to a New Baby: Six Keys to Success You adore your dog, and now there’s another love in your life – a new baby. Where once the dog was the center of attention, now he must take a back seat. If you are a new or soon-to-be parent then think carefully about how to introduce your dog to a new baby so the transition goes smoothly for everyone, including the four-legged family member. A good place to start is to consider events from a dog’s eye view: "Mom and Dad used to lavish me with praise, then...

INSIDE AND OUT: 6 Ways to Keep Your Cat Safe in the Great Outdoors Most cats love nature and it’s only natural that they do! While your furry friend may enjoy cuddling up with you, they may prefer to spend days or nights outdoors. Cats are very curious creatures and have an innate drive to run, pounce, climb, and hunt. Many families decide that it is best for their cat to live an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, providing the best of both worlds. There are always pros and cons when making this decision and safety concerns should always be addressed. Here is...

It is National Dog Training Month: Here are Four Ways to Celebrate! Did you know January is National Dog Training Month? Whatever the resolutions you made for 2023, do they include a dog-shaped one? After all, getting out and about with your dog is the paw-fect way to burn off those Christmas calories. Organized by the APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers), National Dog Training Month is an annual event where dog owners are encouraged to focus on deepening their relationship with their pet. The idea is to train your dog in order to build trust and improve mutual understanding. This...

The Controversy of Holiday Pet Giving It’s every kid's dream: It’s Christmas morning, you excitedly get up and race for the Christmas tree. Underneath, among the presents, sits a small kitten or puppy with a bright red bow tied around it. It’s the perfect present, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, the act of giving pets as gifts is a very controversial topic in the animal welfare community. Some shelters are happy with the potential boom of adoptions that may come in December, while others discourage giving pets as a gift for the Holidays because of the concern that pets...