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Hip Dysplasia and Dogs

What is hip dysplasia, why do dogs get it, and treatment for [...]

Trained as an Explosives Detection Canine, Nanny, a 2-year old English Labrador Retriever, helps ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) agents and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies look for bombs, firearms, and ammunitions in criminal investigations, security sweeps, and post-blast investigations. She and her handler/trainer Andrea DeVilliers, a special agent with ATF, travel the country to keep us safe. [...]

Shock Collars and Dogs

Shock collars can actually encourage negative behaviors in a dog. Here’s why you shouldn’t use them when training a dog. [...]

Chemical-Free Gardening

Pet friendly gardening tips. Find out which plants are toxic to [...]

Supreme Court Decides Against the Animals

Supreme Court decision to legalize the sale of videos depicting animal cruelty. The case, United States Versus Stevens, challenges a 1999 law that made it illegal to create or sell videos depicting animal [...]

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” [...]

Cost of Pet Care Part III

Pet Health Insurance
When I first heard about pet health insurance, I was leery. If it is anything like health insurance for people, then we and our pets are in big trouble. I’ve spent countless hours on the phone fighting with health insurance companies over payments for my child’s coverage. I always win. I have the support of wonderful doctors. It’s just the insurance company always tries to deny coverage—even when my son is entitled to [...]

Cost of Pet Care Part II

Veterinarians Speak Out on Fees
What do pet parents do when they can’t afford veterinary bills? On Monday, I posted e-mails from readers who shared stories about their pets’ health care bills. For many of us, this is a highly emotional [...]

Cost of Pet Care

A good number of you have sent e-mails about the high costs of veterinary bills. It’s upsetting that so many people will have to forgo treatments for their pets because they simply can’t afford the [...]

Animal Nonprofit Events Calendar

Animal nonprofit organizations are hosting a wide range of activities that benefit dogs, cats, horses, skunks, and other critters. If you represent a nonprofit animal organization, feel free to list your event in the comments section at the end of this post. I will update this often. Please include the name of your organization, the [...]

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Shock Collars and Dogs

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Supreme Court Decides Against the Animals

Positive Dog Training and the Perils of Punishment

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Cost of Pet Care Part II

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