5 Myths About Grain-Free Dog Food
We all want the best food for our pets, but what does that mean? With the recent push for celiac disease acceptance bringing more foods without gluten, dog food providers have also been jumping on the grain-free wagon. As it turns out, research does not...
Treats 101 – Utilizing Food Reward to Help Create Positive Associations
As a positive dog trainer, I utilize food rewards to help create positive associations and reinforce learned and desired behaviors. There are many different options to choose from but I often find myself falling back on certain foods and brands of treats time and time...
Cat Plague Makes A Resurgence – Should I be worried?
Forty years ago, feline parvovirus was the reason most cats died an early death. While it is the first vaccine a cat will have, cases of the infection are almost never reported. After years of rigorous vaccination standards and feral cat population control, feline...
A Quick Guide to Dog Play
Snellville Dog Trainer writes that without an understanding of dog body language and behavior, dog owners may accidentally label dangerous fighting as play or positive interactions as aggression. Dog-to-dog play is a healthy behavior most dogs choose to take part in,...
Can Cats Be Healthy Vegans?
The diet of America is changing; more and more people are adopting vegetable-based diets, either for health or philosophical reasons. Lucky for our pets, we love including them in our lifestyle choices. This has launched a thousand pet food brands advertising...
What to Know About Guinea Pigs – Snellville Pet Sitter
Guinea pigs, once raised as livestock in the Andes of South America, are now the most popular pet for North Americans, and for good reason. Small, friendly, and highly social, guinea pigs are the perfect fit for either your first pet or an addition to a thriving pack...
Duluth Dog Trainer Talks About The Case Against Retractable Leashes
As a dog parent, one of the most enjoyable aspects of canine companionship, as well as a wonderful bonding tool, is taking your furry friend on an afternoon hike or going for a walk through the neighborhood. While doing so, it is important to keep you and your dog’s...
Snellville Cat Sitter Writes About 5 Common Cat Symptoms and What They Mean
Cats. They are our Persistent Love Bugs, our Ferocious Hunters, and our Thing That Goes Bump in the Night. Unfortunately, they are also baffling. The number one questions searched by cat owners all relate to common symptoms of illness in cats. Vomiting, trouble...
Snellville Dog Trainer Writes About Training Your Dog with Lures & Rewards vs. Bribery
A powerful tool to help your dog while training is to begin teaching them a new skill or command with the use of a food reward. Often, this food reward begins as a lure, where one uses the treat to guide a dog into the desired position (sit, down, etc.) or to complete...
Snellville Pet Sitter Suggests 5 Surprising Reasons to Get A Rabbit As Your Next Pet
Why be team cat or dog when you can be team rabbit? With all the talk about dogs and cats, it’s easy to forget that other animals make just as good, if not better, pets. Many people either can’t have cats and dogs, or don’t have space, but still would like a furry...
Duluth Dog Trainer offers 5 Quick Tips to Improve Any Beginner’s Dog Training Abilities
The world of dog training can be daunting to a new dog owner. However, learning how to train your dog will give you the tools to effectively communicate with your dog so that you may live harmoniously in your household. Here are a few tips to make the transition into...
Snellville Pet Sitter Talks About Why Dog Kisses Might Not Be the Best Idea for Your Health
We’ve all been there; we are happily saying hello to our fluffy friend Fido when all of the sudden he gets us on the mouth with his tongue. A thorough wiping of the mouth, gargling with water, washing our hands, and trying to remember what we last saw him licking...
Duluth Dog Trainer on How to Train Your Dog to Love the Crate
Crating is the mantra for many of today's dog parents. It can save your furniture, your shoes, and your sanity when training a destructive puppy, and can be the refuge for an older dog in a chaotic house. Despite crates being the savior for many new puppy owners....
Snellville Pet Sitter Talks About The Benefits of Pet Dental Health
They’re furry, have a tail and love to eat food off the floor – but their teeth are just like ours. In fact, our pets’ teeth are much more important. From stealing socks to playing tug of war with the neighbor’s dog, cats and dogs rely on their teeth for every...
Do Dogs Benefit from Watching Television? Ask a Snellville Dog Walker
Often, the last step on our way out the door is to click on the TV, so pets don’t feel like they are alone. Owners can spot Fido staring intently at the show they are watching, and sometimes they even bark back when Rin Tin Tin reruns come on. Some owners might ask;...
Snellville Pet Sitter Talks About How Does Catnip Actually Work?
https://animoto.com/play/1YG41JmvlXbcf1h46xDc1w Catnip, that magic plant that can send your cat into ecstatic leaps and comatose naps all within thirty minutes! The real question is; how does catnip work and who should you buy it for? This green and grassy plant can...
The Cat’s Meow: What’s my cat really trying to say?
If you own a cat, you already know that your feline friend has a very large vocabulary. Chirps and trills, meows and yowls, purring or hissing, or just an intent, silent stare are all part of your cat’s vocal communication. And that doesn’t even scratch the surface of...
Why Choose 2 Paws Up, Inc Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
The choice when choosing a professional to visit your home, you want to be sure you are selecting the best. Making the choice on who to care for your pet can be overwhelming, especially with all the choices available in Gwinnett County. Whether you live in Lilburn,...