Month: December 2022

|In: Catahoula Leopard Dog|Last Updated:
Overtired Puppy: What Is Overtiredness and 9 Ways To Help

Your puppy is cranky, rebellious, and slightly wild… and you’re wondering if your puppy is overtired.

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It really does sound like it could be the case. Too-tired puppies turn from being these cute little balls of fluff into a tiny terror with teeth – and they’re rotten to live with.

The temptation is that a young dog needs a lot of exercise when this happens, as that might be your tactic with an adult dog! But it may not be the best way with your puppy.

The good news is that it’s quite easy to fix.

By my experience? One of the reasons puppies become wild dogs, is because they’re overtired.

Tired Vs Overtired

What’s the difference between tired and too tired?

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Think of kids! I know I used to do it (and you probably did too right?) I would get overtired when it went past bedtime and

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|In: Collie Dog|Last Updated:
International Advisory Committee holds monthly meeting online Aug. 18

The City of Greensboro’s International Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting online at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Participants and the public can join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96192387706#success using the meeting ID: 961 9238 7706 or to dial in by phone at 929-205-6099.

This month’s meeting will feature a discussion on COVID-19 vaccines for kids by Maria Damte and Sunday Shobowale, community health workers for Care Ring in Charlotte. They will share everything information about the COVID-19 vaccines for children. Questions are welcome.

Also joining the meeting is Liz Rarivoson of the Greensboro Jaycees. Rarivoson will share why so many young community leaders and professionals ages 21 to 40, who want to make a difference in their community, are interested in the Jaycees.

The IAC is an advisory committee of the Human Rights Commission, and is comprised of individuals whose national origin is outside the U.S.

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|In: Pigs As Pets|Last Updated:
Calling My Dog off Rabbit Scent at Night

A black and white photo shows a bright white dog standing in a dark backyard with leaves on the ground. The dog is alert and his tail is curled over his back.

I love training recall. When my dogs come to me, I love making it worth their while. I love being generous with treats, toys, and fun.

It’s hard to stage a surprise recall with Lewis. Whenever he is lingering in the yard and I get the bright idea to go get a high-value treat and practice his recall, I find him waiting for me at the door when I get back. He and his nose are too smart for their own good. (He’s not the first one of my dogs to have that problem!) But the other night he was very turned on by recent rabbit visits in the yard. He was enjoying it so much I let him spend quite a bit of time out there. I sat on the cold cast iron patio chair longer than usual, taking occasional videos while he galloped, paused, stopped, sniffed, and galloped

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|In: Terrier Dog|Last Updated:
Study Finds People With High Emotional Reactivity Are Typically Drawn To Cats

If a cat owns you, you know felines can calm stress and bring tranquility to the people who love them. One recent study concentrates on this power, revealing people with high emotional drives tend to be drawn to cats, and these strong feelers would better benefit from their inclusion in animal therapy programs.

In the journal Anthrozoös, the study points out that most of these “Pet Your Stress Away” events only include dogs. Researchers found those with high emotionality expressed interest in attending animal assistance therapy if cats were included. The study also concluded a greater number of people could be reached by adding cats to these stress-release events. And helping more people find better mental health is always a win.

Emotions and Cats Seem to Mix

When lead author Joni Delanoeije of the Belgian university KU Leuven and co-author Patricia Pendry, a professor at Washington State University’s

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|In: Tom Cat|Last Updated:
DPA PROUDLY SUPPORTS COMMUNITY! | Dallas Pets Alive!

A couple weeks ago, Dallas Pets Alive! along with 10 local non-profit organizations and our corporate sponsor, CUDDLY, collaborated with a goal of distributing 30,000 pounds of pet food, supplies and other services to those in need. CUDDLY’s inaugural community event, Dallas Pets Are Family, brought together local organizations for a day of lifesaving impact. The event, held June 4th, not only met, but exceeded our goals, and plans are already underway for the next event – much to the relief and excitement of clients and community members.

  • 311 dogs and their families served
  • 202 cats and their families served
  • 354 vaccines and 91 microchips given
  • 100 spay/neuter vouchers given
  • 42,000 pounds of pet food distributed
  • $20,700 product donations
  • 788 items donated by the public
  • 59 generous donors plus 1 corporate giver
  • Participants from 11 organizations

I’m also proud to share that because of you, in just a few months,

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