by Barbie Klapp | May 3, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
May 3 is National Specially-Abled Pets Day, previously known as Special Needs Pets Day. To me, the change in the name indicates a desire to shift the focus from what a pet needs (or lacks) to what its abilities are in spite of its particular condition. And when it...
by Barbie Klapp | May 1, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
I am fascinated by National Purebred Dog Day (May 1). It is, quite possibly, the newest national pet holiday that we’ve covered so far. Although these holidays are celebrated on a national scale, at their core, they come down to a small group, or even an individual,...
by Barbie Klapp | May 1, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
It is in a puppy’s nature to bite, chew, and mouth on things when they play. When a puppy is small it is not the big of a problem. The bigger the puppy gets the bigger the problem with biting becomes. Eventually the puppy’s teeth will start to feel like tiny needles...
by Barbie Klapp | Apr 29, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
Animals had a spiritual role in ancient times, not just as practical and useful animals. A three-headed hound called Cerberus guarded the underworld in Greek mythology, while ancient Egyptian embalmers took the jackal-headed god, Anibus, as their patron. Dogs were...
by Barbie Klapp | Apr 27, 2015 | Recent Blog Posts
Ever been swept away by Fido while on a walk? A poorly trained dog can overpower you while you’re out for a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike. According to the CDC, thousands of people end up in the emergency room every year because of falls like these. Obedience...
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