By KRISTIN HERMANN Riding is a verb; it is an action word and I tell my students that all the time. Unfortunately, many trainers just get their students in a basic riding position yet forget the part about how to use the…
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BY: RUTH MALOY-CARTER It all began when I was visiting our neighbors’ house right across the street from us and met their three-year-old parakeet, Indigo (named for its beautiful indigo colored feathers). I noticed that her cage did not have…
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By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS One of the most controversial topics surrounding our pets is animal communication. I remember when I first heard about the concept of talking to animals. I was a practicing neurologist, and an internist friend told…
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By BURTON PATRICK TOTAL PET STORES Aquatics is one of the most instructional and educational hobbies on the planet. It teaches us about environmental issues through a basic understanding of water chemistry. There are thousands of animals that we can…
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By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI No animal likes to spend time in a cage. Any shelter will tell you that an animal who has spent time prior to adoption in a foster home is much more likely to be adopted and be…
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By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS The weather’s finally broken after a long harsh winter, and I’m itching to do a few farm visits. There’s something special about springtime on a farm. It must be the new life all around –…
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By KAREN SABLE OWNER OF PET EMERGENCY TRAINING, LLC Pet CPR Demonstration April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and what better time to talk about the importance of knowing what to do if an emergency occurred with your…
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By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI When you’re about to be deployed in the military the last thing you should need to worry about is the safety and care of your pets when you are away. Considering your return to life with them…
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By TENA PARKER SUCCESS JUST CLICKS DOG TRAINING Having a well-trained dog opens up a world of possibilities for fun experiences and sets dog owners up for success with their pet. The definition of a “well-trained dog” will vary from…
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Showing Gratitude for Your Pet at Thanksgiving! BY JUDITH LEVY M.ED.,CEHP, RMT If you’re reading this magazine, my guess is that you love your pet deeply. Most of us do and we often find it difficult to find time to…
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