Emergency Pet Preparedness:
Caring For Dogs Before, During, and After a Crisis
by Diana Bocco
“Our lives are determined by the things we never planned —but we can control some things better if we plan for them to the best of our ability,” says Diane Levitan, VMD, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and […]
Being a dog owner in Boston is a treat. Whether enjoying information and community from DogBoston or a dog cookie from the Boston Dog, it’s fun and easy to pack a pooch here. But along with the fun, comes responsibilities and not everyone loves dogs as much as we do. So, just how good […]
By Brian Henderson
A press release was recently provided to me, indicating an uncommon fad/trend that could soon be on the rise. I’ve always been of the opinion that dog friendly places and parks add direct value to the communities that maintain them - much like a playground or a baseball diamond, it makes life […]
A heartfelt story about the simultaneous decline of a father and a pet.
A new position statement released by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) warns veterinary professionals about the use of punishment-based dog training techniques, which can cause serious behavioral problems.
“For the general public, punishment can be defined as the use of force/aversion, coercion, or physical corrections in order to change an animal’s behavior,” said […]
Of all the common pet foods, which is the best? I am using Science Diet because my vet sells it, but I am open to change…
Well, that’s a loaded question. There are just as many answers as there are dogs who eat!
Depending on your particular dog’s breed, age, health issues, etc. there may be […]
[Brian Henderson] Lately, I’ve been surprised to find the number of Dog GPS (global positioning satellite) receivers on the market. The marketing pitch is that you can strap on these devices to your dog, and if and when the dog gets lost, you can go to your computer and track the dog like a detective […]
By Rochelle O’Neal Thorpe
Marching through the snow and hearing it crunch beneath my feet as I trailed through a path of white birch and pine trees trying to keep up with my toddler son as he chases Juno through the woods, gave me such a satisfying feeling that warms my heart.
This twosome have proven to […]
10 Reasons Why It’s Great to be a Dog
If it itches, you can reach it. And no matter where it itches, no one will be offended if you scratch it in public.
No one notices if you have hair growing in […]
Question: I know of a place that I go to that is not really an off leash park, but a few of us know about it, and well I figure I don’t want to ruin a good thing by making a big deal about it. However, if I want to get involved with my […]
