A frequent conversation that I have with someone who contacts me for the first time to care for their pet involves a lot of dialogue about their dog's behavior, and the better part of it is on the caller's part. "My dog has been labeled as aggressive toward members of ...
We invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: people are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as we see at the end of each week, they like to show off their cute ...
The landscape of sharing life with a dog today is very different than it used to be. We’re understanding more about behavior, the needs of a canine and how to give them the best life possible. Dog activities are a big part of what families are involved in these days, ...
It all started in early April: Three separate recalls issued for specific brands of dog food made by Diamond Pet Foods that did test positive for Salmonella. It was the first of several, in fact. Statements released by the company continued to stream through the following weeks — typically on ...
We invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: People are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as we see at the end of each week, they like to show off their cute ...
A pet food recall that has had consumers buzzing in recent weeks because of its breadth prompted the Food and Drug Administration to conduct an investigation of the plant that all of the food was produced. Diamond Pet Foods' plant, which produces pet food for several companies including Wellness, Kirkland, ...
As you'll see on any given week, pets are a big part of so many area resident's lives. We can tell this not just from the photos that are sent in each week for our weekly slideshow, but in the interaction that takes place in the comments section and ideas ...
The nice weather here in Michigan never seems to last long enough, and for that reason, we all want to get outdoors as much as we can. With that premise in mind, those of us with dogs find any opportunity that we can to get them outside, especially if there ...
People come to dog class for many different reasons. During the first class, everyone is nervous, and this strongly affects our dogs. Dogs don’t understand the tension coming from the other end of their leash, but they react to it in a variety of ways. Some dogs bark, some whine from ...
We invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: People are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as we see at the end of each week, they like to show off their cute ...
The existence of puppy mills has come out into the open in recent months because of more awareness about their practices and the plight of dogs that they produce. Many of the pets that are the product of puppy mills are in many cases seriously ill, and the ramifications clearly go beyond ...
In working with dogs everyday, a lot of my time is spent trying to figure out what these creatures are thinking, what will make them happy or what will motivate them. I think that a lot of you who share time with pets can relate. Most of the time, it ...
I saw a client, Michelle, transform in to a pack leader before my eyes: confident calm and assertive. Michelle and her partner, Christie, had planned for their new St. Bernard puppy for two years. As Christie explains it: "We always loved the giant breeds, but we found with limited space ...
On this rainy Monday, it can feel like a daunting task to get motivated and stay that way. It's not clear what time of day this funny video was taken, but one thing is certain: This little guy is tired! Golden Retriever puppies are notoriously cute, and this young fella ...
Information regarding additional dog food brands has been updated. The wake of Diamond Pet Foods' troubles is increasing by the week, it seems, because of Salmonella contamination, and today brought the inclusion of more brands in yet another voluntary recall. The company, in a statement on their website, noted the ...
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