27 May 2016
Most people view seeing-eye dogs as service animals. However, some service animals help support people who have a mental or emotional disability rather than a physical one. Here are a few questions and answers about emotional support animals to help you better understand their role and certification: What does an emotional support animal do? The animal participates in the prescribed treatment plan that has been designed by a patient's psychiatrist, psychologist or another mental health provider.
5 June 2015
Dog groomers are those intrepid souls who take matted hounds and turn them into sweet-smelling puppy princes and princesses. They also help prevent or treat these 3 common dog maladies: 1) When red rain is falling down - on your dog's face. Some breeds, especially smaller terriers, have weird eyelids or blockages in their little doggie tear ducts that keep normal tears from draining inside their faces. Instead, the tears dribble out under their eyes and trickle down their noses, causing unattractive red or dark stains to develop where the tears have flowed.
10 April 2015
Dogs are much like children in the fact that their behavior is often a reflection of the skills you have taught them. If your dog is not behaving in an appropriate manner, there is a good chance that you have failed to provide them with the training they need. The good news is, it really is possible to teach an old dog new tricks. With the help of the right obedience class, it is possible to teach your dog the skills they need to be a welcome member of your household, regardless of how old your dog may be.