by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 21, 2019 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Debbie Bauer Brushing, combing, cutting toenails, being held for vet examinations and treatment – these things are a part of life for our dogs. These aren’t events that will happen once and never again. Instead, these are lifelong skills...
by Eileen Anderson | Mar 18, 2019 | Pet Guardians, Training
Alex in the foreground, with Rusty and Andrew behind him—photo from 1993. Yes, they are in a bathtub. Many years ago I lost Alexander, my dear, dear cat to stomach cancer. This was before veterinary medicine had the technology that’s...
by Daniel Antolec | Mar 14, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
This winter has been very challenging, especially for those of us living in the northern half of the United States. Winter has behaved like a house guest who does not know when it is time to leave. As I type …
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 7, 2019 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Jennifer Smith of EasyPetFence.com, a PPG corporate partner Dog trainers, animal shelters and pet owners alike choose to fence-in yards for several reasons. For one, pet fencing allows dogs and cats to exercise; play; and socialize with other animals....
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 4, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Kathleen Godfrey As a trainer, my goal is to help to help both dogs and their guardians have the best possible life together. New client Angie heard about me through a friend I’d helped the friend work with a …
by Pam Hogle | Feb 28, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
An article from Australian Dog Lover on how to create a “sensory garden” for dogs was a nice escape from the cold of a Montana winter. It’s filled with great tips for creating mental stimulation for dogs that...