Carolyn's Corner

April marks the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about the mistreatment of animals and finding ways to combat animal cruelty. People tend to think that cruelty only happens far away from them, when in reality, it is happening in our own backyard. We reached out to the…

May is National Chip Your Pet Month, and this subject is one that still gets debated every now and then. It’s not a legal requirement, and some see the procedure as invasive and intrusive. I wish to dispel that myth. A microchip is about the size of a small grain of rice and is inserted…

April is “Pet First Aid” month so I thought we would take this opportunity to talk about first aid kits, care giving measures, and some of the more common injuries that can occur. The most important thing is to have a plan in case of emergency. The name and number of your dog’s vet and…

For those of you who know me, I joke around a lot, but when I am serious, it’s for a reason. This is one of the times where the subject is serious because consequences from not understanding your dog’s normal digestive cycle can be fatal to your furry family member. When humans eat, the natural…

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month so now is a good time to talk about recognizing symptoms your dog may display if they have eaten something toxic. Things that are poisonous to your furry family member can be found just about anywhere – from your backyard to things in cabinets to human food…

The other day I saw one of our furry students come across the parking lot heading to class at Fetch, and he surged forward on a retractable leash causing major problems for himself and his owner. Thus, another topic is born because retractable leashes, and their pitfalls, need to be discussed. Let’s start with the…

We all love our dogs. From the moment, we are first drawn to their face and playfulness, we enter into a commitment to bring them home and make them a member of the family. From there, it’s about establishing a confidence bond based on rules of good behavior mixed with just the right amount of…

Understanding and recognizing submissive behavior in dogs is a critical part of the confidence bond you develop with your furry family member. Many people misunderstand the meaning of submissive and dominant behaviors in dogs. The terms “submissive” and “dominant” are very general and should not be overanalyzed. In fact, many behaviorists and trainers try to…

I love dogs. Those of you who know me understand and appreciate my passion for all animals. They become members of our family, and we share our homes with them. Depending on your house rules, dogs may sleep in the same bed as their owners and eat from the same table at times. For many,…

Lots of people know the ‘sit’ command for dogs. It seems to the most common one in the pet owner repertoire. However, the ‘place’ command is far more important to you and your dog. It’s about achieving the fastest response to ensure the maximum amount of safety for you, your pet, other humans, and other…