“Shy” is a word that many people use to describe dogs and cats who are fearful. Most often this “shyness”...
Category: Dogs
Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn’t Rescue One
Because it’s sad to see pet store puppies in cages, many people want to “rescue” them by buying them. While...
Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks
By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically...
Senior Dog Care: Caring for Older Dogs
As happens with humans, dogs often slow down both physically and mentally as they get older. Caring for an aging...
Puppy Mills: Tough Life for Dogs
The following is a feature story that appeared in Best Friends magazine. By Elizabeth Oreck Every year at this time,...
How to do CPR on your Dog
Here’s a huge collection of printable posters to keep up around your house, apartment, or office. These posters explain how...
Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization
Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant If you want a well-trained, well-mannered, well-socialized...
Benefits of Relationship Based Dog Training
Relationship-Based Dog Training: Benefits By Best Friends’ behavior consultants The behavior consultants at Best Friends have found that animal training...
Bringing a New Dog Home: Preventing Problems
Bringing a New Dog Home: Preventing Problems By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant Before you bring your new...
Choosing a Pet: Puppies and Dogs
Choosing a Pet Puppies or dogs Dogs are very social creatures; they aren’t happy left outside or chained up in...