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Positive Dog Training and the Perils of Punishment

Jonathan Klein teaches clients that positive, reward-based training elicits better behavior, is fun for both the people and the dogs, and it won’t have the detrimental side effects that come with “dominance” [...]

Endangered Elephants

Editor’s note: I know this is called Pet News and Views. I, however, like to think of all animals as pets—not that we own them, but as creatures we are responsible for. That is why today’s post is about African elephants..

By Angela Terry, guest blogger with the nonprofit group Blood Ivory

It’s easy to assume that something that lives in a foreign country thousands of miles away will always be here for us. And that one day when we’ve made enough money, collected enough air miles, and put in enough hours, we’ll be able to hop on a plane to see these magnificent creatures in the [...]

5 Tips for Bringing a New Puppy Home

By Jonathan Klein, Guest Blogger and Dog Trainer at I Said Sit

The unconditional love of a puppy is one of life’s great pleasures. Their curiosity, innocence, and joy for life are inspirational and bring out the best in us. If you’re considering bringing a puppy in to your home, it’s important to give careful consideration to such factors as breed traits, how big the dog will be as an adult, access to exercise, your personal schedule, and the long-term cost of caring for your [...]

Pet-Friendly People Falling in Love

Valentine’s Day Tribute Finale
We come to the end of our Valentine’s Day Tribute. This time, readers share their stories on how they met their partners. You can still add your own romantic story in the comments section of this post. Happy Valentine’s [...]

Online Dating and Pets

By Wing Girl Kim, author of Alpha Dog, guest blogger
I met Jason McKay through Plenty Of Fish, an online dating site. I had checked out a dozen dating sites already, and decided this site would be the last one I would join. It [...]

Happy Beginnings for Strays in Puerto Rico

By Twig Mowatt, guest blogger
Valiente, a 28-pound Chihuahua/border collie mix, was found tied to a trash can on a busy street in San Juan. His owner had dumped the dog there after he failed as a watch dog. (Valiente is a bit of a softy, who almost never barks.) It’s the sort of sad scene that happens every day in Puerto Rico, where companion animal abandonment, neglect, and abuse is widespread and largely tolerated. Estimates place the number of stray dogs (called “Satos” in Puerto Rican slang) at above 150,000. Injured, diseased, and emaciated dogs can be found roaming most streets, beaches, mountainsides, and commercial centers. In fact, some areas, such as Dead Dog Beach, have become notorious dumping grounds for unwanted [...]

Tips on Spending Time with your Dog during the Holidays

By Christine Matturro McLaughlin, guest blogger

Holiday time is upon us. It gets earlier every year it seems with all there is to do—parties, entertaining, shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. Often our furry family members tend to get ignored with so much hustling and bustling going on. Dogs can experience restlessness and anxiety as a result. So [...]

A Cat’s Advice for Living Well

By Carolyn Bartz, guest blogger

Who’s a copycat? To copy or mimic is the highest form of flattery. Maybe we would do well to copy or mimic others who possess the art of living to purrr-fection or at least to a degree of high standards. You know, sniff around more and become fully aware of your [...]

Ohio Dog Auctions Affect All of Us

Dear Readers,

Pet News and Views covers a broad geographic scope. While the focus of this post is Ohio, it really affects all of us because the dogs that are sold at auction in Ohio often wind up in stores nationwide. At the end of this post, Mary O’Connor-Shaver suggests ways that all of us can [...]

Lamb Finds Safe Haven

By Farm Sanctuary, Guest Blogger

A lamb born on a transport truck on the way to a Bronx, NY, slaughterhouse was rescued yesterday by Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, and brought to their shelter in Watkins Glen, NY. The minutes old lamb was discovered by a Good Samaritan who was shopping at [...]

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