Breed Spotlight: Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dog Facts Characteristics & History Extremely intelligent, loyal, courageous and intense are just a few adjectives to describe the Australian Cattle Dog (ACD). As a member of the AKC Herding Group, they rank 60th among registrations. As the name suggests, they’re a native of Australia and excel in herding cattle. Created in the […]
Is Pre-Surgical Blood Work Really Necessary?
Importance of Blood Work for Your Pet By Karen Doane, RVT It’s time for you to get your pet either spayed or neutered. So why then does the veterinarian recommend blood work on your puppy or kitten? Isn’t he young and healthy? Spays and neuters are commonplace, and most veterinary hospitals perform several of them […]
Teach Your Dog to Come Through Puppy Ping-Pong
Teaching “Come” With Puppy Ping-Pong A great way to work on the “come” cue at home is to play a game that’s fun for the whole family. The game is called Puppy Ping-Pong taught at dog trainer school Animal Behavior College. All you’ll need to play this game is three or more people, a safe […]
Epilepsy in Dogs
Canine Epilepsy Causes, Stages and Treatments Epilepsy is a brain disorder, in which the dog suffers from recurring seizures over a period of time. These are caused by an imbalance of the chemicals that transmit the electrical impulses in the brain. Grand mal seizures, which are most commonly associated with epilepsy, are characterized by loss […]
How to Care for Long-Haired Cats
Long-Haired Cat Grooming If you have a long-haired cat, it’s imperative for both her health and comfort you regularly brush and groom her. Cats with long, thick coats regularly shed, so when they bathe themselves, they end up swallowing the excess hair, which in turn causes them to vomit up hairballs. How to Prevent Matted […]
Curing Car Sickness in Dogs
Dog Car Sickness Ever avoid a long road trip because you or someone you know is worried about experiencing car sickness? Despite common belief, humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from this condition. Dogs can actually suffer from carsickness as well. Dogs may get sick on car rides for many reasons, including fast motion, […]
Get Your Level 2 Dog Trainer Certification
Take Your Dog Training Skills to the Next Level By Angela DeLuca, ABCDT-L2 Are you ready to put your dog trainer knowledge to the test? Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Animal Behavior College can help. ABC is proud to offer Level 2 Dog Trainer Certification (ABCDT-L2) for professional trainers. […]
