by Vanessa Charbonneau | May 4, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
Puppy Priorities What Really Matters in the First Few Weeks -By Vanessa Charbonneau, RVT, KPA-CTP, CTC Puppies are a regular part of my job as a dog trainer, and whenever I talk with a new puppy parent, I ask what their specific goals are. More often than not,...
by Jessica Ring | Apr 8, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
A Good Trade Online Coaching for Food and Object Guarding by Jessica Ring, CTC The look of astonishment on my client’s face wasn’t unusual. Her dog had a history of growling, snarling and biting if anyone came near when he was chewing his favorite bone. And she...
by Kelly Duggan | Feb 23, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
Conversations about Dire Wolves Risk Perception and Fear of Dogs The Academy’s director Jean Donaldson speaks with staffer Kristi Benson about human evolution and the real risks, to both humans and dogs, that result from our fear of dogs. Kristi: When people...
by Rachel Szumel | Feb 5, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
National Pet Dental Health Month By Dr. Rachel Szumel Wait, there’s a National Pet Dental Health Month? Let’s face it, there’s a month for everything. But this one is near and dear to my heart. You see, as a general practice veterinarian, the vast majority of my...
by Kelly Duggan | Jan 29, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
Enrichment for Dogs on Restricted Diets Enrichment provides valuable problem-solving and mental stimulation for dogs. One of the easiest ways to provide it is work-to-eat toys. But what about dogs with dietary restrictions? Read More “Even dogs who are on a...
by Vanessa Charbonneau | Nov 9, 2020 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
By Vanessa Charbonneau, RVT, KPA-CTP, CTC It’s not uncommon for pet parents to think of leash walks as the go-to for physical exercise. You get a puppy, you walk him, right? It’s a no brainer. While I am in no way discrediting the value of a leash walk, because gosh,...
