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Easy Tips for Eco-Friendly Dog Training

This just in: Dogs don’t come hardwired for human living!

Okay, okay. It’s not “just in.” We should know this, but it seems to surprise a lot of well-meaning folks.

Dogs simply don’t come to us knowing that we don’t want them to eat from the trash can (but it smells so good!) or dash out the front door to sprint down the down the road (but there’s so much to explore! quickly!) or not to stick their noses in Aunt Betty’s crotch (but I can learn everything I need to know about her!).

That’s where dog training comes in.

Dogs evolved over tens of thousands of years to work with us, but it’s up to us to teach them the ropes of our unique human world.

Now THIS just in: A well-mannered dog doesn’t have to impact the planet. Training tools and techniques

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How To Deal With A Scared Puppy (Steps To Confidence)

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As puppies grow up, they go through many different developmental stages.

Unfortunately, it just so happens that some of these stages are based around fear, which can lead to you having a very scared puppy at home.

Many new puppy owners are left wondering how on earth their rambunctious little pup went from being the life of the party to being scared of their own food bowl within a single week.

This is a completely normal thing to happen, though; you have done nothing wrong!

Puppies tend to go through two fear periods in their lives where they become very wary of their surroundings and fearful of new experiences and objects.

They can also develop a sudden fear of old experiences and objects, too, which can be exhausting and worrisome for

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Recall: Freshpet Dog Food – Cold Noses News

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On June 18, 2022, Freshpet Inc., of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, issued a voluntary remember of a single lot of pet foods. The Freshpet Pick Refreshing From the Kitchen Residence Cooked Chicken Recipe in 4.5 kilos baggage is the only merchandise included in this recall.

This recall was issued since due to prospective contamination with Salmonella bacteria. In accordance to the firm, “Our Freshpet Workforce had specified this single good deal for destruction, but a tiny portion of the great deal was inadvertently shipped to stores in limited geographic markets in the past two months.”

These prospective markets may perhaps consist of:

  • Walmarts in
  • Targets and other select shops in:
    • Connecticut
    • Massachusetts
    • Maine
    • New Hampshire
    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • Pennsylvania
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Back To School Separation Anxiety

The school year is beginning anew, and it’s an exciting time for children and parents alike. Kids get to see their school friends again, continuing to develop those treasured social bonds, and stuffing in some education here and there, while parents have the house back to themselves for a few months.  However, back to school time is not a big party for every family member. Pets, especially new pets, who aren’t used to spending much time alone can find themselves distraught with the lack of daily attention and company that they’ve become accustomed to over the summer months.  This can lead to all sorts of mischief, mayhem, and undesirable property damage. So considering the season, we’ve decided to revisit a timely subject and talk about dogs with separation anxiety.

Separation anxiety is a serious condition for dogs that can cause a lot of suffering. As extremely social animals, pack life

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10 Tips for Bringing Home a Rescued Small Animal

Adding any new pet to your home is an exciting time. From rabbits and guinea pigs to hamsters and gerbils, there are many options for those interested in bringing a small animal to the family – all of which are available through incredible rescues across Canada and the United States. But if you are bringing home a rescued small animal, there are a few important things to consider.

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Often small animals are portrayed as low- or no-maintenance pets. But, as animal lovers, we want to provide them with the best possible quality of life.

To do this, we need to approach bringing home a rescued small animal with the same level of importance as we do when bringing

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