Fourth of July: Party or Panic for Your Dog?
Fourth of July: Party or Panic for your Dog?
Many dog owners experience the chaos that is the fourth of July with their dogs. anxiety in dogs While there are certainly dogs that are sensitive to trains, thunderstorms and other sounds, even the calmest of dogs can experience distress or anxiety over the sound of fireworks (especially if they are being shot off at the neighbors house!).
Why Does My Dog Bark at Everything?
Why does my dog bark at everything?
Dogs bark for many reasons. They might see something that excites them or frightens them. They may be bored, hungry, need to potty or want to play or get your attention. Whatever the reason is, barking is a natural way for a dog to communicate. However, when a dog barks at everything that moves or barks incessantly and won’t stop even when told to by their owner there is something wrong. Wrong as in, they are not getting enough exercise or mental stimulation.
Rehabilitation Works on Humans, Dogs and Cats
The Gwinnett County Jail Dog Program has just completed it’s 211th adoption!
Did you know that dogs in shelters and here at the jail become institutionalized after a while just like human inmates? It’s is important for shelter animals, as well as your own, to get a change of scenery and different forms of stimulation every now and then. Here at the jail we play in kiddie pools with the dogs on hot days, put wet food in Kongs and freeze them, have volunteer dog walkers take them to the park for a couple hours, have them play with puzzle food dishes, as well as a variety of other things to do or best to keep our 18 Jail Dogs from suffering from institutionalization.
Your Pet’s First Massage Session
Your Pet’s First Massage Session, What to Expect…
Pet owners often ask me what they should expect during their pet’s first massage session; where to set-up, what I need, etc. Although each session is unique, I will run through some key points for your pet’s first massage session.
Massage for Dogs with Arthritis
Massage for Dogs with Arthritis
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation and pain of one or more joints. Although there are many different forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis or degenerative joint diseases is the form most of our older pets suffer from. Osteoarthritis is caused by daily wear and tear to joints, typically the weight-bearing joints such as the back, limbs, and pelvis. In early stages of osteoarthritis mild pain is felt during activities, but soon the pain can be continuous and even occur while in a state of rest. This pain can keep many of our pets from doing the activities they once loved, like playing ball or going on walks.
